During my early college years, I embarked on an exploratory academic journey, seeking my academic path. Eventually, I committed to Community Health Education as my major. Despite encountering occasional challenges managing the workload, I developed a deep bond with the subject, balancing both admiration and frustration. I discovered a
My name is Casey Cao, and I am currently in my fourth year at California State University Los Angeles, pursuing my bachelor’s degree in public health. Throughout my academic journey, I have learned that public health involves more than just the prevention of diseases but rather a whole realm
Health inequities are rooted in systemic disparities, and they continue to plague different populations through differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources. It is especially evident in Los Angeles, in which minorities, often Black and Latinx, are faced with disadvantages regarding their health. Factors that
Inequities are addressed from different perspectives including workplaces and schools. However, the largest sector in society with the most inequity is healthcare. Health inequities are formerly defined as differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources between different populations. This is broadly associated with low-income populations
My name is Julia Jin, and I will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in Public Health from CSULA at the end of 2023. I plan on applying to graduate school after getting some experience in the field. During my time at CSULA, two classes that interested me were Public
Drugwatch helps consumers to scope out information that they need in order to make well-informed decisions pertaining to their health care and share their experiences with medical devices. Like MiOra, Drugwatch also advocates for health and wellness. Our Health Ambassadors had the opportunity to read in on one of
My name is Kalkidan Amare. I graduated with a public health degree from California State Los Angeles University in 2023 and am planning to pursue a Master’s degree in public health. I am passionate about women’s health, especially concerning women of color. As a Black woman, I have experienced
Throughout my tenure at MiOra, I gained a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding public health research and the various factors that contribute to health disparities, specifically in women’s cancer clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.
My name is Manuel Mendoza. I am a first-generation college student who graduated from California State University Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in public health in 2022. I currently reside in Bell Gardens in Los Angeles, where the community is predominately Latino. Currently, I work as a Certified
MiOra Intern Kareen Medina addresses health disparities among minority women as she builds her public health career skills
