Scholarly Activities
Ongoing Projects
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UCLA Prevention and Lifestyle Clinic
Using the lifestyle medicine framework in a group-visit setting to prevent diseases among patients with increased cardiovascular risk factors.
Past Projects
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Park Prescription Program
Tackling the problem of overweight and obesity by developing a collaborative effort between healthcare providers, public health officials and community-based programs.
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County-Wide Social Screener
Developing a validated tool to screen for social determinants of health and mental health which can be used throughout the Los Angeles County Health Agency, allowing for standardization across agencies and practices.
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Improving Access to Alternatives for Pain Control
Increasing community access to integrative medicine services like acupuncture to prevent dependence on pain medications using the Wellness Center located at LAC-USC Hospital.
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Improving Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening
Increasing the rates of HIV screening within a county-run clinic, particularly utilizing avenues like urgent care.