Category: Announcements

Congratulations to our 1st Cohort of CoGENES Graduates!

Congratulations to our first cohort of CoGENES graduates! The Community Genetics Navigation Specialists (CoGENES) training program informs and trains promotores de salud to become advocates for colorectal cancer. During the training the CoGENES learned about colorectal cancer and genetics. They will take the information they learned and train other promotores on the same topics. Together,…Continue Reading Congratulations to our 1st Cohort of CoGENES Graduates!

Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!

We are celebrating the graduation of these exceptional women, Dr. Bibiana Martínez and Dr. Cynthia Begay, who have made tremendous achievements in behavioral sciences. Drs. Martínez, Begay and Baezconde-Garbanati. Dr. Cynthia Begay w Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati  Drs. Bibiana Martínez, Baezconde-Garbanati and Dr . Burner at the May 13 Graduate students graduation for KSOM …Continue Reading Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!

USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

USC President Carol Folt with Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Distinguished Professor.

Congratulations to Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at USC Norris and Associate Dean for Community Initiatives at Keck School of Medicine of USC, who was honored as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences by the University of Southern California’s President, Carol Folt. Dr. Baezconde was honored at…Continue Reading USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award

Congratulations to our director, Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award. In recognition of keeping humanity in science through connecting educational institutions, research scientists, and community members in the work that changes lives daily. Presented by Pastor Rhonda Holbert on Saturday, December 3, 2022 during the 20th Anniversary Joyful Jubilee hosted by…Continue Reading Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award

12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO)

CenHealth’s director, Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati will be presenting at the upcoming 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium to be held in person at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, February 3-4, 2023. Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati’s session will provide valuable information on innovations in cancer education for cancer patients and their families. Model programs are presented…Continue Reading 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO)

AACR Highlight – Language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations

Congratulations to Bibiana Martinez, PhD candidate in Health Behavior Research in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC, for presenting her research at AACR on language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations decision making among Latino parents. Bibiana’s research focuses on cancer screening and prevention, especially among Latino and immigrant communities….Continue Reading AACR Highlight – Language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations

Congratulations to Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal for receiving numerous distinguished awards

The Center for Health Enhancement team would like to congratulate Dr. Rickly N. Bluthenthal, Interim Chair and Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health, for receiving multiple distinguished awards just this year in 2022.  It is a privilege to have Dr. Bluthenthal as part of our USC Trojan family. Below is a list…Continue Reading Congratulations to Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal for receiving numerous distinguished awards