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CDU Newsletter
April 2023
“ These gaps are biggest in communities like South Los Angeles and it ’ s because of these gaps and disparities that exist in places like South LA that the United States is being pulled down in terms of international comparisons ,” said Dr . Carlisle during the panel . “ If we can address the issues that face under-resourced communities , we can address issues for the entire country .”
Health Equity Panel Held on Campus
Representatives from CDU , Gilead Sciences , Inc and the Los Angeles Chargers convened on campus on April 15 for a special “ Tackling Health Equity ” panel discussion .
CDU President and CEO Dr . David M . Carlisle provided opening remarks and served as a panelist for the event alongside Liliana T . Pérez ,
Cultural Affairs Director of The L . A . Chargers . The panel was moderated by CDU alumna Deborah Wafer ’ 74 , who leads community engagement and patient advocacy at Gilead Sciences .
The robust discussion addressed health disparities like maternal and infant mortality , diabetes outcomes , stroke and their impact on Black and brown communities especially , identified what health literacy looks like in the community , offered ways to empower young people to be healthy , and more .
Watch the event recording here .
In Memoriam : Dr . Wilbert C . Jordan
It is with great sadness that CDU announces the passing of Dr . Wilbert C . Jordan , CDU Professor Emeritus and founder of the OASIS Clinic . Dr . Jordan was well known , loved , and respected in the HIV community worldwide . He was a giant in this field and worked unapologetically to improve the lives of those living with HIV in South LA and beyond .
Dr . Jordan was dedicated to addressing the socioeconomic and health disparities that affect our communities . He uplifted the rights of patients and challenged the systems that disengaged them . He was the ultimate professional educator , committed to training medical providers and students in the field of HIV and building a well educated workforce of Black providers . Many of us have learned and benefited from his wisdom ; his impact will be felt for years to come . We are grateful for the legacy he built and must continue in his honor towards Ending the HIV Epidemic .
CDU extends our deepest condolences to his family and the community who were impacted by his compassionate work ! Next month ’ s issue of CDU News will include a recap from a special memorial ceremony taking place on campus .