CSUDH students seeking careers in public service will now have more opportunities for professional development and skill-building thanks to the Pathways to Public Service Program (PTPS), an initiative from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. PTPS is designed to equip students of minority-serving institutions with the knowledge and skills needed to launch careers in public service through internships and entry-level positions in health and social services. The program also features virtual career fairs and professional development workshops, educates students on the federal hiring process, and provides students ... Read More
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Assistant Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine on How to Keep Healthy New Year Resolutions
Now that 2024 is a few weeks underway, some of us are discovering how difficult it can be to maintain new year resolutions. For those focused on improving health through January and beyond, Associate Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine has expert advice on how to stay on track. Carbine's research examines how cognition plays a role in eating habits, as well as the influence of external factors like exercise, sleep, and cognitive interventions. What are some common pitfalls for resolutions involving diet or exercise? Two common pitfalls with diet and exercise resolutions are trying to change too much at once and expecting to see results too quickly. Many people start their ... Read More
L.A. Sentinel: Partnership Launched to Put More Compton Trainees into Medical Professions
Source: L.A. Sentinel Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) joined partners at California State University, Dominguez Hills – including the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Compton College, Compton Unified School District, CSUDH, Kedren Health, and St. Johns Community Health – to officially sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Compton Community Health Professions Partnership (CCHPP). The CCHPP commits resources from stakeholders across the community towards a vertical integration along the health professions pipeline. Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) joined partners at California State University, Dominguez Hills – including the Charles R. Drew ... Read More
Insight into Diversity: California Grant Expands Health Professions Access for Underrepresented Students
Source: Insight into Diversity To address the shortage of health care professionals in the state and promote diversity in health education, the California Department of Health Care Access and Information recently invested nearly $41 million across more than 20 higher education institutions and organizations through the Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP). The primary goal of HPPP is to encourage and support disadvantaged and underrepresented individuals who plan to pursue health careers, which will also lead to a more culturally competent workforce. Awardee institutions received funding based on their commitment to three components: pathway programs, paid summer internships for ... Read More
CSUDH Mental Health Resources Expand and Adapt
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing hardships, college students were not immune to the nation's widespread rise in mental health issues. Studies from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) found that pre-COVID, one in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 had a diagnosable mental illness. Among college students nationally, a recent Mayo Clinic study found that 30 percent reported experiencing depression in the past year, while 50 percent said they had felt “overwhelming anxiety” during the same time frame. Paradoxically, the restrictions placed on in-person meetings and counseling have made receiving mental health services more difficult. Creative ... Read More
