Earlier this month, the Community Engagement (CE) core group of the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) presented their annual report for 2023, highlighting the success of their initiatives aimed at improving health for medically underserve…
Investigations sparked by SC CTSI pilot funding inspire a young research participant to pursue neuroscience as a career.
An SC CTSI award jump started a researcher’s innovations that could advance treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The Community Engagement core group collaborated with universities across California to develop a six-month mental health training program for community health workers. This initiative was aimed to enhance mental health support in underserved communities by providing community h…
An SC CTSI-supported study evaluated an innovative new procedure clinic in Los Angeles for predominately low-income Latino outpatients with cirrhosis, and its success is lessening demand on the emergency department an urban, safety-net hospital.
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Project Dulce, facilitated by health experts from Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, provided an intensive three-day training to community health workers, equipping them with knowledge in diabetes care and education.
An SC CTSI-funded pilot study showed that a program helping seniors living independently could also benefit younger, formerly homeless adults experiencing accelerated aging and chronic mental health conditions.
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