CDU Newsletter May 2023 | Page 11

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CDU Newsletter UCLA Cardiologists Visit Saturday Science Academy Students

May 2023
Around 50 Saturday Science
from Youth Service America
Academy
middle
school
and the Hershey Foundation
students asked questions and
based
on
her
proposal
heard from three UCLA David
to
spread
awareness
Geffen School of Medicine
about heart health in the
professors
of
cardiology
–
community
and
perform
Dr . Karol Watson , Dr . Tamara
a
service
project .
She
Horwich ,
and
Dr .
Marcella
decided to apply the funds
Press - during a special event held on the CDU campus .
The event , hosted by CDU alumna Kimberly Uehisa for Global Youth Service Day , walked students through the anatomy of the heart while performing
“ They felt comfortable asking questions and were inspired to be heart health ambassadors to their families and friends . I even encouraged the students
and resources to the CDU Pipeline Programs and work with them to help educate future doctors .
“ I believe awareness is really important for being an advocate for your own health ,” said Uehisa .
educational activities .
“ It was such a fun and positive event , especially to see the students and some of their parents really engaged in the conversation ,” said
Uehisa .
to consider medical careers –
“ By spreading awareness and after they made educational providing resources , including heart health awareness posters a plastic stethoscope for to share with their peers and them to keep , I have helped to community .” create a more supportive and
Uehisa was awarded a grant understanding community .”

COVID Testing Staff Farewell

Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Science announced the discontinuation of mandatory COVID-19 testing for campus access effective April 6 , 2023 , in response to the end of the official public health emergency declaration .
A farewell luncheon was organized to honor and express gratitude to the dedicated testing staff who diligently provided daily COVID-19 testing . The luncheon served as a well-deserved recognition of the tireless efforts and commitment demonstrated by the testing staff in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the CDU community throughout the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic .
While COVID-19 testing will no longer be required for campus access , CDU continues to encourage individuals to stay vigilant and practice recommended health and safety measures .