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Message from the Director
Dear Champion Provider Fellowship Community,
Over the past month, we have witnessed a series of tragic and senseless mass shootings. Having grown up in East Buffalo, it was heartbreaking to see 10 lives taken at a grocery store in an act of anti-Black racism. One day later, a politically motivated attack led to the death of four Asian Americans at a church in Laguna Woods. Just one week after, 19 children and two teachers were killed at school in Uvalde, a predominantly Latino community. Last week, the killing of two physicians, a patient, and a receptionist in a Tulsa medical clinic was devastating. Places that should be safe zones for all—grocery stores, churches, schools, and medical clinics—have been violated and communities of color have suffered.
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On June 3rdwe recognized National Gun Violence Awareness Day, named in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year old Black girl who was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago in 2013. I hope that every day we stay aware of the unacceptable epidemic of gun violence in this country—the physical and emotional trauma left in its wake is a public health crisis. | |
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In Health and Solidarity,
Wagahta Semere, MD, MHS
Fellowship Director & Assistant Professor
UCSF School of Medicine
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Reminder! Find articles and resources related to your area(s) of interest by clicking on the icon(s) that correspond to our five focus areas, below:
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Jumpstart a Child's Dental Health at Age One
By: Gila Dorostkar, DDS,
Champion Provider Fellow (Cohort 4, Marin County)
My patient, Nina, is a delightful little girl, but when I first met her at age two, she was a child in extreme pain -- unable to sleep through the night, play or even eat proper meals because of dental caries. Her parents had tried numbing her teeth with a gel and weren’t sure if they should take Nina to her pediatrician or a dentist. Read More
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NEW DATE! Current Fellows, Alumni Fellows and LHDs:
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Dr. Moazzum Bajwa (Cohort 3, Riverside County) (left) gave an interview about the Food is Medicine program he developed in partnership with his LHD.
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Dr. Timothy Wong (Cohort 4, Los Angeles County) (right) is recognized by Incisal Edge dental magazine with a "40 Under 40" award.
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Dr. Kristen Hughes (Cohort 4, Santa Barbara County) (left) was interviewed by a Santa Barbara newspaper, Noozhawk. She participated in the April Media Training (hosted by BMC) just one week before the interview. Dr. Hughes says she learned how to hone her messaging from the training.
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Reminder! Brown·Miller Communications is here to help you!
Need help with message development, op-ed support, or preparing for an interview? Make sure to contact Mike Miller or Muriel Bañares of Brown·Miller Communications. They provide a multitude of media and communication services to Champion Provider Fellows and local health departments. Send them an email to find out how they can help you!
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*Champion Provider Listserv*
Collaborate & communicate with Champion Provider
Fellows across the state about your community change efforts.
NOTE: Please do not use the listserv to promote lobbying efforts or to discuss patient care.
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Legislation takes aim at addressing food insecurity and child nutrition
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on a persistent issue in the US. Two pieces of legislation explores opportunities to extend federal waivers to provide the flexibility and funding necessary for schools to reach children with nutritious meals.
The Keeping School Meals Flexible Act (H.R.6613)
The proposed legislation would extend the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's authority to issue child nutrition waivers to address the impacts of COVID-19 through September 30, 2023.
(FRAC, February 2022)
The Support Kids Not Red Tap Act S.3979)
The proposed legislation provides schools with an additional 6 cents in commodity support for every school breakfast served.
(FRAC, March 2022)
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Note: Materials included in this section are for reference and information purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the federal government, California Department of Public Health, or the University of California, San Francisco.
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CPSTF Recommends Park, Trail, and Greenway Infrastructure Interventions to Increase Physical Activity
The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide). (2022)
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends park, trail, and greenway infrastructure interventions combined with additional interventions, such as structured programs or community awareness, to increase physical activity.
Find more information about physical activity from the Task Force here.
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Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Settings
Lobelo, F., Muth, N. D., Hanson, S., Nemeth, B. A., LaBella, C. R., Brooks, M. A., Canty, G., Diamond, A. B., Hennrikus, W., Logan, K., Moffatt, K., Pengel, K. B., Peterson, A. R., Stricker, P. R., Bolling, C. F., Armstrong, S., Haemer, M. A., Rausch, J., Rogers, V., & Walsh, S. M. (2020). American Academy of Pediatrics.
Physical activity plays an important role in children’s cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, mental and behavioral health, and physical, social, and cognitive development. Despite the importance in children’s lives, pediatricians are unfamiliar with assessment and guidance regarding physical activity in children.
Read the entire article here.
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Webinar: How Community Partnerships Can Transform Children’s Healthcare
Webinar Description: Improving the wellness of young people requires both addressing the social determinants of health and persistent public health threats such as childhood obesity, vaping, food insecurity and mental health issues. In addition, the medical community is increasingly focused on addressing adverse childhood experiences, such as experiencing violence or abuse in the home or living with a parent who misuses drugs or alcohol. As part of this effort, many children’s hospitals are partnering with schools, food banks, and local organizations and businesses to meet community-specific needs, such as offering easier access to care and healthier food options for those in need. This session will explore innovative partnerships that are making a difference for kids and families, as well as the ingredients of successful community collaborations and proven strategies for ensuring equitable care for all.
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Time for fun in the sun! June 11 is Family Health & Fitness Day. Celebrated the second Saturday in June each year, this special day promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy and active. Parks and recreation and the professionals who make it happen are essential. In a March 2022 Parks & Recreation magazine article, contributors Cheri Ruane, Julia Africa, Chuck Raymond, Gary Hilderbrand and Chris Reed share how parks can serve as critical infrastructure to strengthen public health and safety. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) promotes this day with a Toolkit to help communities make the most of this day.
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