Community Outreach
Medical students present interactive workshops on a variety of health-related topics to teenagers at juvenile hall. Workshop topics have included: (1) Dating violence, (2) Drugs, alcohol and tobacco, (3) STD's and pregnancy, (4) Decision-making and (5) Contraception. The overall goal of the program is to help teenagers make positive choices.
Contact:
Malcolm Pike
Phone 323-865-0405
Fax 323-865-0125
Email: mcpike@usc.edu
LAC+USC Violence Intervention Program
Formerly known as the Center for the Vulnerable Child, the LAC+USC Violence Intervention Program (VIP) evaluates and treats all victims of violence. The program serves as a county-wide resource for cases of suspected child abuse and neglect and has expanded its services to include multidiscipinary interventions for cases of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Contact:
Astrid H. Heger
Director, LAC+USC VIP
1240 North Mission Road, T-11
Los Angeles 90033
Phone (323) 226-2095
Fax (323) 226-4588
E-mail: vip_lacusc@msn.com
Mobile Asthma Clinic/Breathmobile
The Breathmobile brings comprehensive preventive asthma care to high-risk inner city children at their schools, on a regular basis (every six weeks). A fully equipped 35' mobile clinic, staffed by asthma care specialists from the Keck School of Medicine, visits the schools. Each child receives a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. There is an extensive outcomes research component tied to this project, which annually serves more than 60 schools and county clinics in East Los Angeles, South Central Los Angeles, Hollywood-Fairfax and the San Fernando Valley.
Eligibility:
Students attending one of the LAUSD target schools, including all of the USC Family of Five Schools.
Contact:
Craig Jones
Director, Mobile Asthma Clinic Program
LAC+USC Medical Center
General Laboratories Building
1801 East Marengo Street, Room 1G1
Los Angeles 90033
Phone (213) 226-3813
Fax (213) 226-5049
Operation Smile
Operation Smile is one of the largest global volunteer humanitarian organizations that specializes in free reconstructive surgery for children. Physician teams correct cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities in countries from China to Colombia. Keck School Professor Randy Sherman, M.D., is founder and president of the L.A. Chapter of Operation Smile.
Contact:
Randy Sherman
Professor and Chief
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1450 San Pablo Street, DEI 2000
Los Angeles 90033
Phone (323) 442-6401
Fax (323) 442-6481
E-mail operationsmilela@surgery.usc.edu
URL http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/departments/surgery/opsmile/
Sickle Cell Center
Supported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center combines basic and clinical research, professional and community education, and direct medical services for adults and children. The Center provides consultation services and cooperates with a community non-profit organization that offers education and community services.
Contact:
Cage S. Johnson
Professor of Medicine
Keck School of Medicine
2025 Zonal Avenue, RMR 304
Los Angeles 90033
Phone (323) 442-1259
Fax (323) 442-1255
E-mail cagejohn@usc.edu
URL http://www.rhofed.com/sickle
St. Barnabas Alzheimer’s Disease Center
The Center provides its clients with a diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease after ruling out all treatable forms of dementia with the same characteristic symptoms. Services may include: referrals for recommended medical, dental and psychiatric care; supportive companion and social work service; case management; and telephone reassurance. The Center also assists in obtaining transportation to necessary appointments.
Eligibility:
Serves anyone who is having memory problems.
Contact:
William Bondareff
Executive Director
St. Barnabas Alzheimer's Disease Center
675 South Carondelet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone (323) 224-5480
Fax (323) 224-7746
E-mail bondaref@usc.edu