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Working towards the elimination of chronic health disparities in Latina/o/x/e children and families.

12/09/2025

Meet one of our 2025-2026 Pilot Project Awardees: Elizabeth Holzhausen, PhD! Dr. Holzhausen’s project is the first to examine whether prenatal exposure to wildfire smoke accelerates infant weight gain and whether alterations in the infant gut microbiome mediate this relationship. Congratulations and welcome to SC3DRP, Dr. Holzhausen!

12/08/2025

Meet one of our 2025-2026 Pilot Project Awardees: Adam M.-A. Simpson, PhD! Dr. Simpson’s project, “Assessing Toxic Byproducts in Infant Formula: Risks, Causes, and Prevention Strategies”, aims to explore the formation of fatty acid chlorohydrins in infant formulas as it relates to the bleaching processes of liquid whey. Researchers will analyze how varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) influence the yield of these compounds, which can occur during dairy processing Congratulations and welcome to SC3DRP, Dr. Simpson!

12/03/2025

Crohn’s disease affects millions, yet too many suffer in silence. 💚

December 1–7 is Crohn’s Disease Awareness Week — a time to learn, share, and support those living with IBD.

Here’s what it is, what causes it, and how prevention + early screenings can make a huge difference.

Awareness creates understanding — and understanding creates support.

.With information from Mayo Clinic, Chron´s and Colitis Foundation, CDC, NIDDKK and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

12/01/2025

Meet one of our 2025-2026 Pilot Project Awardees: Celeste Beck, PhD, MPH! Dr. Beck’s project, Leveraging Digital Tools and Nutrition Delivery Programs to Enhance Prenatal Nutrition Among High-Risk Latina Women, will evaluate the feasibility and short-term impact of a food prescription program designed to improve nutrition and diabetes management during pregnancy. Congratulations and welcome to SC3DRP, Dr. Beck!

11/24/2025

✨ Flu Season Is Here ✨
Staying healthy can be simple. A few small choices each day can help protect you and the people you love.

💉 Haven’t gotten your flu shot yet?
Local pharmacies, clinics, and community events make it easy — many even offer free or low-cost vaccines.

💛 Let’s take care of ourselves, our families, and our neighbors this season.
Stay healthy and stay warm.

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✨ La temporada de la influenza ya llegó ✨
Cuidarse puede ser sencillo. Unos pasos básicos diarios pueden protegerle a usted y a su familia.

💉 ¿Aún no se ha vacunado?
Las farmacias, clínicas y los eventos de salud comunitarios lo hacen muy fácil — muchos ofrecen vacunas gratuitas o de bajo costo.

💛 Cuidemos nuestra salud, a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad esta temporada.
Mantente sano y abrigado.

11/19/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

38 million U.S. adults have diabetes, and 97 million have prediabetes. Early action can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, and daily habits can help people living with diabetes stay healthy.

Swipe for facts, signs, prevention, and steps for living well with diabetes.

Sources: CDC (2024), NIDDK (2024).

Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes 💙

38 millones de adultos en EE.UU. tienen diabetes y 97 millones tienen prediabetes. La acción temprana puede prevenir o retrasar la diabetes tipo 2, y los hábitos diarios ayudan a vivir bien con la diabetes.

Desliza para ver datos, señales, prevención y consejos para vivir de forma saludable con diabetes.

11/17/2025

Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions worldwide yet many people don’t know the basics about how it’s measured and managed. We’re here to share a few “Did You Know?” facts and answer some key questions regarding A1C, starting with *SWIPE 👉

11/12/2025

Join us for the 2025 SC3DRP Research Showcase at Saban Auditorium — a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and discovery! 💡

📍 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
🗓 Friday, November 21st | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM PST

Come see the groundbreaking research shaping the future of child health. 🌟

11/10/2025

Our memories connect us to the people we love, the stories we share, and the communities we build.

This month, let’s show support for families impacted by Alzheimer’s and keep the conversation on brain health going year-round.

📞 For free help and resources, call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline: 844.435.7259 AlzheimersLA.org

Nuestros recuerdos nos conectan con las personas que amamos, las historias que compartimos y las comunidades que construimos.

Este mes, mostremos nuestro apoyo a las familias afectadas por el Alzheimer y sigamos hablando sobre la salud del cerebro durante todo el año.

📞 Para obtener ayuda y recursos gratuitos, llama a la Línea de Ayuda de la Asociación de Alzheimer: 844.435.7259 AlzheimersLA.org

11/07/2025

Eat, laugh, love and keep balance on your plate. 🍽💚

11/05/2025

Giving food is one of the simplest ways to make a big difference. 🧡 Donating helps local families, reduces waste, and reminds us that community care starts with sharing what we have. Every donation counts. Even a small amount can make a big difference for a local family.

Not sure where to donate? Start local!

🏛️ Food banks
🙏🏽 Churches & faith centers
💪🏽 YMCA or community nonprofits
🥕 Farmers’ markets & food drives

✨ Every can, every bag, every act of giving matters.

To find the nearest food donation center, just type in your ZIP code using the link in our bio. 📍

Let’s keep spreading kindness — one meal at a time. 🌿

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11/03/2025

Time to bust some myths! 💥 SNAP isn’t just for the unemployed... it’s for anyone who needs a little extra help putting food on the table. Let’s keep spreading facts, not assumptions. 🌿

👉🏽 Swipe to see the truth behind common SNAP myths!

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4650 W Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90027

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+13236602450

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https://socallatinohealth.org/

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