Engaging Communities, Advancing Research
By Vincent Lim
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and treatment efforts often focus on young adults and other populations considered the most sexually active and at risk. Yet, statistics show that HIV/AIDS is not just a young person’s disease.
Karen Lincoln, an
Karen Lincoln, an associate professor at the USC School of Social Work and a senior scientist at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, has been appointed to the California Task Force on Family Caregiving.
The California Task Force
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) led the planting of a tree on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in honor of her father, the late Congressman Edward R. Roybal. The tree, a red oak (Quercus rubra), was planted on the south side of
By Vincent Lim
Growing up in poverty in New York City prepared Richard Carmona for an unexpected role later in his life.
“I never planned to be surgeon general of the United States, but the best training I had was
Karen Lincoln, an associate professor at the USC School of Social Work, director of the USC Hartford Center of Excellence in Geriatric Social Work and senior scientist at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, has joined the advisory
Iris Chi, the Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Frances Wu Chair for the Chinese Elderly at the USC School of Social Work and the associate director of global health research at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, was one of
By Eric Lindberg
To say that William Vega is a man in demand would be a bit of an understatement.
As a Provost Professor at USC, he holds appointments in psychiatry, preventive medicine, family medicine, psychology, and gerontology, not to
By Vincent Lim
George Caballero, MSW ’82, never expected to be in a position to help in the way he has over the course of his professional career.
“For someone who didn’t have any aspirations of even going to college,
By Vincent Lim
A new report released by the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging at the USC School of Social Work found that while Angelenos overall are living longer, there are significant differences in health prospects for older
By Eric Lindberg
Struggling with health issues such as diabetes and heart disease can lead to depressive disorder, which in turn may have a negative effect on the ability of individuals to manage their health care, creating a downward spiral
