I recently cared for a man in his early 60s who had been without insurance and out of his medication for over a month. We were able to help him refill all of his prescriptions, get current on all of his lab work, and find more permanent shelter for him and his wife. In today's busy health-care world with 15- and 30-minute appointment slots, it was nice to see that, while his visit took well over an hour, he got the care he needed. Sometimes we just have to slow down and realize what matters most for the patient sitting in front of us. - Kendall Galvez Kendall Galvez works in the rural town of Cloverdale with a population of about 9,000 in Northern California. She graduated in 2011 from CSU ... Read More
Archives for October 2016
CSU Dominguez Hills Honors 106 at 2016 Staff Awards for Excellence
For enabling staff to better address students' health needs, passionately helping fellow students along their academic paths, and customer service that greatly improves campus proficiency, four California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) staff members have been honored with 2016 Staff Awards for Excellence. The Staff Awards ceremony, which took place in the Loker Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 5, also recognized the years of service of 102 staff members. Each year the university recognizes “exemplary service,” and the vital and numerous roles staff play–from physical plant staff, to academic advisers, to support coordinators–in CSUDH's success in carrying out its mission on ... Read More
CSUDH Honored with ‘Distinction’ by President Obama’s Honor Roll
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been placed with “distinction” on the 2015 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in the “General Community Service” category for its commitment to community service, service-learning and civic engagement. The highest federal honor that universities can receive for their commitment for volunteer service, the honor roll recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that support exemplary community service programs and raise the visibility of best practices in campus community partnerships. A total of 14 California State University (CSU) campuses were recognized this year. CSU Channel Islands, CSU Fresno, and San ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Hosts 2nd Annual South Bay Economic Forecast
From the economic impact of the Los Angeles Rams return to Southern California, to Millennium Space Systems' contribution to the local “space renaissance,” California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 2016-17 South Bay Economic Forecast on Oct. 27 will provide a broad analysis of key economic and employment drivers in the region. Titled “A Region in Transition: Game Changers,” the economic forecast will be hosted by Frank Mottek, anchor for KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO, and will provide a detailed, comprehensive report on wages and employment, industry, and economic trends in the South Bay, and Los Angeles County. The event will also include presentations and a panel discussion featuring ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: September 2016
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Thomas Landefeld, professor of biology and pre-health adviser, attended the National Association of Medical Minority Educators Conference in Arlington, VA, where he co-presented a talk with Western University of Health Sciences Professor Christina Goode titled “Changing the face of STEM faculty and health professionals.” Landefeld also visited Tougaloo College in Jackson, MS, where he gave ... Read More
