by Communications Team | Sep 22, 2023 | Career Paths, Education, Education & Training, Health, Programs
In the spirit of recognizing and celebrating achievements, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on our accomplished UCLA Medical Assistant Graduates, all made possible thanks to the generous support of Cedars-Sinai. This accomplishment stands as a testament to what...
by Michael Lawson | May 21, 2023 | President Message, Health, Race
Unmasking the Silent Crisis: Why Black Mental Health Matters May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, mental health is often overlooked in our community. Black mental health continues to be stigmatized and shelved at a time when it should be of the...
by Michael Lawson | Jul 29, 2022 | President Message, Health
As of this week, almost 10 million (9,871,930) Californians have contracted the Omicron Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Experts have said the latest fast-spreading variant, BA.5, can replicate itself far more effectively than earlier versions of COVID-19....
by Jamecca Marshall | Oct 15, 2021 | Health, Maternal Health
In April of 2014 doctors diagnosed my sister with stage three breast cancer. She was only 31 years old at the time and had just left her job in banking to start her own business. Luckily for our family, California had recently expanded Medicaid coverage to include the...
by Michael Lawson | Mar 13, 2021 | President Message, Advocacy, Health
This week the Los Angeles Urban League has partnered with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. With the help of community organizations such as Mothers in Action and Celebrate Life...
by Michael Lawson | Dec 18, 2020 | President Message, Health
At long last, a coronavirus vaccine may be available for use in the United States very soon. Before people outside of clinical trials can get the first US coronavirus vaccine, two government agencies grounded in science and research, the US Food & Drug...
