Growing up in Los Angeles, I remember dreading the scorching hot days of summer when even the slightest movement could leave you feeling completely drained. But what I didn't
More than 40% of fifth graders in Riverside County, California, were considered overweight/obese in 2019 (kidsdata.org) and this has likely worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has shown children
As a PhD candidate in social work, I have always been passionate about creating programs that address the needs of marginalized communities, especially for health equity and promotion for
Imagine entering a yoga class. Can you picture what this might look and feel like? Maybe you’re an experienced yogi or maybe you’ve never taken a yoga class before.
How can I inspire change for vulnerable communities through a workforce I’ve never been a part of? This was the question I asked myself nearly three years ago when
As a pediatrician, I specialize in caring for premature babies born facing impossible odds — babies that can weigh less than a ripe cantaloupe at birth, and require meticulous
