FEATURES
Family Medicine
PAGE 22 For 25 years , the UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic has inspired the next generation of healthcare professionals while serving the local community . Dr . Natalie Rodriguez ’ 99 , MD ’ 05 , now leads the dedicated students bringing compassionate care where it ’ s needed most .
Two Sides of Alzheimer ’ s
It ’ s a complex disease affecting millions of Americans . It ’ s a research priority for countless scientists , and a heartbreaking illness for families to endure .
Family Stories
Tritons recount what it means to be a family — the ancestry , the history , the traditions and the importance of preserving stories for future generations .
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ON THE COVER : Some Triton stories span generations and include the family we create and the family we find along the way . Learn more about the photos on our cover at tritonmag . com / family
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