Imperial Valley News Center
CDPH Announces Intent to Award California Reducing Disparities Project Implementation Pilot Projects
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Sacramento, California - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the intent to award the Implementation Pilot Projects (IPPs) as part of Phase II of the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP). The CRDP aims to reduce mental health disparities across five target populations that include African American, Asian and Pacific Islander, Latino, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ), and Native American communities.
Five fast things you should know about stroke
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Dallas, Texas - You don’t need superpowers to be a hero when it comes to stroke, you just need to pay attention to the risk factors and know the warning signs.
Stand Up To Cancer Supports “Innovation in Collaboration” in Cancer Research
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has awarded a total of $1 million to five teams of cancer researchers to advance “innovation in collaboration” among SU2C-affiliated scientists. Each team, consisting of researchers from different SU2C-supported “Dream Teams” or research programs, will receive a grant of $200,000 to support new research projects stemming from previous advances in cancer research from the SU2C community. Four of the five teams are focused on immunotherapy and the fifth on DNA repair.
Governor Brown to Attend CHP Memorial Ceremony and Berggruen Institute Anniversary Event
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Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will deliver remarks at the California Highway Patrol Memorial Ceremony in West Sacramento and later speak at the Berggruen Institute's fifth anniversary gala in Beverly Hills.
Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia Recognizes 2016 Latino Spirit Award Honorees
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Sacramento, California - Today, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia recognized the 2016 Latino Spirit Award Honorees. The Latino Caucus honors Latinos in a variety of categories that range from athletics/sports, to public service and human rights. The Latino Spirit Awards were established by the California Legislative Latino Caucus in 2002 to coincide with our state’s acknowledgement of Cinco de Mayo and to highlight positive role models in the Latino community.
Urgent Need for Resumption of Burundian Dialogue
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Washington, DC - While the United States strongly supports the regionally mediated Burundi dialogue, led by former President Mkapa under the auspices of the East African Community, we are disappointed the scheduled dialogue did not resume today.
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