Year: 2021

As eligibility expands widely, the city opens a COVID-19 vaccination center in University Park, close to underserved South L.A. neighborhoods. Traffic on Flower Street has been thicker than normal as cars queue up to enter the parking garage near the southeast corner of USC’s University Park Campus, where the city is operating its newest vaccination…Continue Reading A shot at equity: USC vaccination site aims to expand access to immunization

An East L.A. native, USC’s vice president for state government relations has fought for universal broadband access for two decades. The pandemic has brought renewed attention to the issue — one that could make or break California’s future. When Martha Escutia started worrying about the digital divide in the 1990s, almost nobody knew what that term…Continue Reading It’s time to address disparities in internet access, says USC’s Martha Escutia

More than 100 participants of all artistic skill levels attended “Black History in the Making” and enjoyed an evening of communal expression. Black History in the Making,” a unique online event during which Trojans and others each painted an art piece inspired by the social justice movements of summer 2020, drew more than 100 participants….Continue Reading Celebrating Black history: Trojans create art inspired by social justice

It’s already hard enough for elderly immigrants to receive the health care they need. USC caregivers and medical experts explain how the pandemic has made it worse — and what can be done to help. by Gustavo Solis As COVID vaccines roll out all over Los Angeles County, people who care for their elderly immigrant…Continue Reading Caregivers struggle with barriers to getting COVID vaccines for elderly immigrant parents

The clinic — operated by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and serving thousands annually — won’t let COVID-19 cut down on care for Angelenos in need. The pain was unbearable. The headaches were relentless. When Mahogany Jones complained of a toothache to her mother, Kamika, their options for care were limited. The…Continue Reading Mobile dental clinic keeps kids smiling through the pandemic

Keck Medicine of USC representatives worked with community leaders, went door to door and even set up a shuttle to help unvaccinated Los Angeles residents get their first shots. by Gustavo Solis Keck Medicine of USC nurses and USC School of Pharmacy students vaccinated more than 400 people from the Eastside of Los Angeles on Saturday to help…Continue Reading USC tackles vaccination inequities with community COVID-19 vaccine clinic

What’s fueling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? How can we encourage more people to get the shots? Experts from USC and beyond answered the most pressing vaccination questions at a recent town hall. by Leigh Hopper Joyce Richey knows at least 30 people who have died from COVID-19 — family members, friends and associates. “It’s very real and…Continue Reading COVID town hall takes on vaccine concerns in the Black community

Garrison will direct a more robust department dedicated to community partnerships, civic leadership and collaboration with local businesses, schools and neighbors by Ron Mackovich Samuel Garrison, a thoughtful leader dedicated to public affairs and community outreach, has been named USC’s senior vice president of university relations, President Carol L. Folt announced Tuesday. Garrison, who is…Continue Reading USC names Samuel Garrison senior vice president of university relations