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The CDU Kedren Mobile Street Medicine Team
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social determinants of health will matter ,” Beaver told the |
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students . “ It ’ s not just about clinical knowledge . It ’ s about understanding the communities you serve . |
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The event provided an immersive introduction to the University ’ s Mobile Health Outreach Program |
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Davis , MoHOP Co-Directors , shared with students the history of the program and Rev . Dawnesha K . Beaver , MoHop Program Manager , and Thelma |
They offer a wide array of services such as free health screenings including HgA1C , blood pressure , and cholesterol screenings as well as |
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HIV screening utilizing the 20-minute Ora Quick |
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provided a review of the mobile street team ’ s medical operations .
Students also engaged in a clinical practice session led by Marqui Barber , Clinical Lead , and other CDU Street Medicine team members .
MoHOP was established in 1991 under the leadership of Professor Cynthia Davis in response to the HIV / AIDS pandemic ’ s impact among racial / ethnic minority populations residing in South Los
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home testing kits .
They also provide vaccinations and boosters as well as Narcan and Fentanyl education along with other limited health services directly in the community .
As MoHOP continues its vital work in South Los Angeles , it serves as both a training ground for health professionals and a lifeline for underserved populations .
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