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
MiOra Intern Kareen Medina addresses health disparities among minority women as she builds her public health career skills
My name is Yenis Gonzalez. I am a resident of San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles–a community of mostly people of color–and I am a first-generation college attendee. As a public health Masters student at the California State University Los Angeles, I learned about urban community health and how
Brain Injury Awareness Month, recognized each March, provides an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote strategies to improve the quality of life for persons living with TBI and their families.
Scoliosis (pronounced skow-lee-ow-suhs) is a condition where the spine curves. It is diagnosed when the curve surpasses 10 degrees. Scoliosis can affect people of all ages but is known to be most common between the ages of 10-15 years also known as the years of adolescence. This is why
