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Research
Loma Linda University awarded more than $2 million grant by state of California to address adverse childhood experiences
Precision medicine project addresses ACEs in Inland Empire through multi-component interventions
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Academics
School of Medicine students stepping up to serve local community during the pandemic
Students are supporting COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites
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Academics
6 Loma Linda University Health Consortium residency programs awarded nearly $2.7 million to grow physician workforce in community
CalMedForce awards aim to encourage physicians to work in underserved communities
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Academics
Surgery residency program in Africa graduates inaugural class at Loma Linda University Health Global Campus
Two surgeons are first to graduate from Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons training site, Malamulo Adventist Hospital
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Health & Wellness
How to celebrate the holidays safely during flu season and COVID-19
Preventive medicine specialist offers guidance on Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, keeping traditions
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Community
4-year-old breaks hiking record with medical missionary family on Appalachian Trail
Netteburg girl is believed to be the youngest to complete the 2,193-mile hike
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Academics
$100,000 gift to help medical and dental students fulfill global mission work
Donation made in honor of former faculty Dr. Marvin Peters
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Academics
Students to receive nearly $4.2 million in awards to address physician, nurse practitioner shortage in Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan’s community service awards aim to encourage 28 medical and nurse practitioner students to practice in local community
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Community
How Loma Linda University Health is addressing racial disparities in the medical workforce
Center for Health Disparities & Molecular Medicine aims to increase ethnic diversity in the biomedical and healthcare professions