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Detail page for Diabetologists On the Rise as Disease Overwhelms PracticesDiabetologists On the Rise as Disease Overwhelms Practices
Detail page for Touro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano CountyTouro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano County
Detail page for Physician assistant joins MCHC Health Centers in Ukiah Physician assistant joins MCHC Health Centers in Ukiah
Mendocino Community Health Clinic has welcomed physician assistant Vincent Duong to its Hillside Health Center in Ukiah, where he will provide care for patients of all ages. Duong brings a strong background in public health, emergency care, and community‑based medicine, further strengthening MCHC’s commitment to accessible, high‑quality primary care for the region.
Detail page for Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce StigmaUnderstanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce Stigma
Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM, DACLM, is an internist and diabetologist with advanced expertise in obesity and lifestyle medicine. She serves as medical and scientific chair for the American Diabetes Association in Northern California and is the founder of the Golden State Obesity Society. An educator at Touro University California and University at Sea CME, she has trained providers worldwide in metabolic health.
Detail page for Community-Based HIV Care Model Boosts Adherence in CambodiaCommunity-Based HIV Care Model Boosts Adherence in Cambodia
Cambodia, has achieved remarkable progress toward UNAIDS targets. Yet, clinic congestion and stigma continue to challenge sustained care. A new study published in Nature Communications evaluates a community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery model that decentralizes treatment through trained peer-led groups. Findings show that this approach maintains high viral suppression rates, improves ART adherence, and enhances physical health and mental well-being, offering a scalable solution for person-centered HIV care. The model demonstrates resilience and operational benefits, supporting integration into national HIV strategies.
Detail page for Touro University California Secures Grant to Advance Clinical Reasoning Education with DDx by SketchTouro University California Secures Grant to Advance Clinical Reasoning Education with DDx by Sketch
Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine has been named among 12 U.S. medical schools awarded grants through Sketchy’s Clinical Reasoning Catalyst program. The initiative supports integration of DDx, an AI-powered clinical readiness platform designed to strengthen diagnostic reasoning skills across all phases of medical education. Touro will use the grant to develop osteopathic-specific DDx cases, ensuring students gain immersive, case-based experiences that reflect the principles of osteopathic medicine.
Detail page for Breakthrough T1D Receives $50K Health Access GrantBreakthrough T1D Receives $50K Health Access Grant
Early detection of T1D is a key focus area for Breakthrough T1D, and through the grant from Sun Life, the organization is supporting Touro University California’s Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC), which uses mobile health delivery to reach people who may not otherwise have access to healthcare or screening in Northern California.
Detail page for Firearm injury prevention resources available via new online hubFirearm injury prevention resources available via new online hub
A Touro University official expanded on Ajayi's point. “As medical professionals, we are uniquely positioned to recognize that firearm injury...
Detail page for Breakthrough T1D receives Health Access Hero Award grant for $50,000 from Sun Life and DentaQuestBreakthrough T1D receives Health Access Hero Award grant for $50,000 from Sun Life and DentaQuest
Early detection of T1D is a key focus area for Breakthrough T1D, and through the grant from Sun Life, the organization is supporting Touro University California's Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC), which uses mobile health delivery to reach people who may not otherwise have access to healthcare or screening in Northern California.
Detail page for The Initiative Bringing Clinical Pharmacy Care to Underserved Patients’ HomesThe Initiative Bringing Clinical Pharmacy Care to Underserved Patients’ Homes
Amid the current health care landscape of limited access to primary care providers, leading patients to monitor their own health on a daily basis, initiatives where pharmacists can step in and fill patient care gaps are making a world of a difference in US communities.