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Dr. Gina Johnson appointed to Los Angeles County Task Force
February 02, 2024
Dr. Gina Johnson (Cohort 2, Los Angeles) was appointed to the Los Angeles County Community Prevention and Population Health Task Force. The task force reports to the Board of Supervisors with priority recommendations to promote health, equity, and community well-being in Los Angeles County with a... -
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers provided professional TA to revise school wellness policy
November 30, 2023
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) provided professional input to the Westmorland Elementary School District's School Wellness Committee to help update their School Board Policy - Wellness Policy. The new language includes language on sodium limits and prohibits spicy chips on...
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Dr. Maxmillian Chambers provided professional TA to revise school wellness policy
November 30, 2023
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) provided professional input to the Westmorland Elementary School District's School Wellness Committee to help update their School Board Policy - Wellness Policy. The new language includes language on sodium limits and prohibits spicy chips on...
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Dr. Lena Al-Sarraf, Fatinah Darwish-Elsherbiny, Dr. Melissa Campos, Dr. Fadra Whyte and Dr. Wagahta Semere Presented at the 2023 CalFresh Healthy Living Forum
October 26, 2023
The Champion Provider Fellowship hosted a panel session at the 2023 CalFresh Healthy Living Forum. The panel included presentation sfrom Dr. Lena Al-Sarraf (Cohort 4, Los Angeles), Fatinah Darwish-Elsherbiny (Los Angeles LHD), Dr. Melissa Campos (Cohort 4, San Diego), and Dr. Fadra Whyte (Cohort 4... -
Dr. Rakhi Singh presents at the Physicians for a Healthy California - Health Leadership Summit
October 02, 2023
Dr. Rakhi Singh (Cohort 4, San Mateo County) presented at the Physicians for a Healthy California - Health Leadership Summitt in September 2023. She presented with other policy and community leaders on how they approach advocating for health equity in and out of health care settings.
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Dr. Kristen Hughes presented a Medical Grand Rounds presentation
September 22, 2023
Dr. Kristen Hughes (Cohort 4, Santa Barbara County) presented a Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "Wireless Mobile Device Technology - How Current Use Practices Affected Pediatric Health and Well-being." She presents a case study of the impact of mobile devices on the mental and physical...
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Dr. Fadra Whyte appointed as Chief Dental Officer to Promote Oral Health
August 08, 2023
San Diego County has hired Dr. Fadra M. Whyte (Cohort 4, San Diego County) as its new chief dental officer to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health. Healthy Food and Beverage Standards -
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers featured at Imperial County's "Rethink Your Drink Day"
July 13, 2023
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) educated "Rethink Your Drink Day" attendees of the health risks associated with sugary drinks and promoted healthy drink options for adults and children. The Westmoland Union Elementary School District (WEUSD) in collaboration with the Imperial... Healthy Food and Beverage Standards -
Dr. Trinidad Solis received Physician of the Year award from the National Hispanic Medical Association
May 31, 2023
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Dr. Lena Al-Sarraf provides testimony for SB 348 (Skinner)
May 31, 2023
Dr. Al-Sarraf provided testimony at the Senate Education Committee in support of SB 348 (Skinner), which increases access to nutritious school meals.
