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December 6, 2018


Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Student-led USC group aims for diversity among physical therapists

Student-led USC group aims for diversity among physical therapists

Reports of low numbers of minority physical therapists inspired PT students to get involved in a student-led group that promotes diversity within the field. The Physical Therapy Multicultural Leadership Alliance educates the local community about opportunities in the profession to increase minorities' representation in health care fields.

Jehni Robinson tapped for family medicine chair

Jehni Robinson tapped for family medicine chair

Jehni Robinson, MD, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective Nov. 1. Robinson has served as interim chair of the department for the past year and previously was the vice chair for clinical affairs.

Congratulations December graduates!

Congratulations December graduates!

As the semester winds down, take the time to recognize those students who will be graduating this month. Read about one December graduate here.

Culturally tailored text messages improve Alzheimer's education among African-Americans

Culturally tailored text messages improve Alzheimer's education among African-Americans

A new USC study shows that older African-Americans who received culturally tailored text messages about Alzheimer's disease had the highest increase in Alzheimer's disease literacy levels when compared with other participants.

Featured Event

USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health

Date: Monday, Dec. 10

Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Event: "Global to Local: Cities for Human Rights and Sustainable Development in Los Angeles and Around the World"

Location: Bovard Auditorium, University Park Campus

Info and RSVP: https://globalhealth.usc.edu/udhr70/

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