Wellness Wednesday and Healthcare Series Webinars

May 9, 2022: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Series Session 4: Grants and Research Administration

• Josyel Castellon, Program Manager
• Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Developed as a part of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai, the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity conducts a wide range of research, from molecular/genetic to behavioral, and research-driven community outreach and engagement (COE).
• Another main initiative of the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity is the expansion of clinical trial participation in underserved populations.
• Click HERE to view the recording of Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Series Session 4: Grants and Research Administration

May 4, 2022: OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (OTEP)

• Joseph D. Cocozza, Ph.D. & Dr. Carlos Lastra Gonzalez, OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (OTEP)
• Dr. Cocozza and Dr. Lastra Gonzalez of the Southern California Eye Institute at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center talk about career opportunities and an exciting upcoming tuition-free training program for graduating seniors as an Opthalmic Technician
• The OTEP program which is tuition-free is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn a career skill that can lead to immediate and well-paying jobs.  A new training program is starting in July and is open to graduating seniors to apply!  Learn more here: https://sceyes.org/otep
• Click HERE to view the recording of OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (OTEP)

• Mar 29, 2022: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Series Session 3 of 4 - Cancer Research and Community Engagement
  • Jessica Spotts - Senior IRB Education & Quality Improvement Analyst at Cedars-Sinai
  • This session focuses on Clinical Trials Recruitment, Ethics, and IRB regulations
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of Clinical Trials Recruitment, Ethics, and IRB regulations

• March 23, 2022: Wellness Wednesday Webinar
  • Bravo Dean Mr. Andrews presents important information and updates for ALL BRAVO STUDENTS regarding Sexual Harassment
  • Please click the link HERE to view the webinar!
  • Please click the link HERE to view the Google Presentation with links
  • Please click here to view the LAUSD Informational Brochure on Healthy Relationships

• March 9, 2022:  Smoking Cessation
  • Jonathan West, MD, Resident Physician, PGY-1
  • Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, LAC+USC Medical Center | Keck Medicine of USC
  • TOPIC: Smoking Cessation
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of Smoking Cessation

• March 2, 2022:  Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle
  • Celina Shirazipour, PhD
  • Cedars-Sinai Cancer Cancer Research Center for Health Equity
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle

• Feb. 28, 2022: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Series Session 2 of 4 - Cancer Research and Community Engagement
  • Dr. Loraine Escobedo (Epidemiologist) of Cedars Sinai’s Cancer Research Center for Health Equity and Mr. Zul Surani (Director) of Community Outreach and Engagement and Operations
  • This session focuses on Clinical Cancer Trials: Screening and Community Engagement. It follows Dr. Stephen Freedland’s initial session about “What is Cancer?
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of Cancer Research and Community Engagement

• Feb. 16, 2022: The Voice: Laryngeal Health
  • Dr. Benjamin van der Woerd and Megan Urbano of the USC Keck School of Medicine Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy voice and the science around Laryngeal Health!
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of The Voice: Laryngeal Health

• Feb. 2, 2022: Career Pathway: Healthcare Administration?
  • Monique Gutierrez, MHA of the USC Keck School of Medicine  discusses her background and role in Healthcare Administration as a Patient Navigator.  Ms. Gutierrez comes to us from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of Career Pathway: Healthcare Administration

• January 27, 2022: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Series Session 1 of 4 - What is Cancer?
  • Dr. Stephen Freedland presents the first session of the mini-series on cancer to Bravo students and staff. Dr. Freedland and his team comes to us from Cedars Sinai’s Center for Integrated Research in Cancer and Lifestyle
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of "What is Cancer?"

• January 26, 2022: Preserving Your Hearing
  • Dr. Rebecca Lewis, AuD of the USC Keck School of Medicine presents on the importance of protecting and preserving your hearing through understanding the auditory process and such measures as safe usage of headphones and how to monitor noise
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of today's Wellness Wednesday Webinar!
  • Click HERE to view/download Dr. Lewis' informative Slide Presentation!

• January 12, 2022: Wellness Wednesday Webinar
  • Dr. Lopez presents important information and updates for ALL BRAVO STUDENTS regarding current Covid-19 Testing Policies and how they affect everyone in the Bravo Community.
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of today's Wellness Wednesday Webinar!

• Dec 8, 2021: The 3 S's, Resiliency and Student Wellness

  • Dr. Jennifer Shubin, USC Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, talks about The 3 S’s, Resiliency and Student Wellness

  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of today's Wellness Wednesday Webinar!

• Nov 17, 2021: Diet and Lifestyle (36 min)
  • Research Dietitian Nutritionist Aubrey Jarman of Cedars-Sinai Center for Integrated Research in Cancer and Lifestyle, discusses nutrition basics (healthy vs unhealthy foods), the health implications of a high sugar/high fat diets and how to identify a healthy eating pattern that fits one’s lifestyle.
  • CLICK HERE to view the recording of today's Wellness Wednesday Webinar!