Scholarly Activities
Ongoing Projects
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
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.
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.
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.
Improving Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening
Increasing the rates of HIV screening within a county-run clinic, particularly utilizing avenues like urgent care.