Winter 2025 Newsletter
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UCI-OC Alliance is honored to have partnered with UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology to host the second annual Dia de los Muertos at UC Irvine. More than 1,200 people of all ages gathered at the Irvine Barclay Theater for a collaborative cultural event where the lives of…
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As Vice President of Global Quality, Advanced Patient Monitoring at Becton, Dickinson and Company, Iván Lugo Cardona, exemplifies leadership and community engagement as an active founding member of the UCI-OC Alliance and Health Affairs Committee Co-Chair. Distinguished for his passion, grit, and influential presence, Iván has garnered immense…
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Against all odds, Elijah Gabriel Guerra, a 3rd year criminology major at UC Irvine, has triumphed over unimaginable adversity. At 20 years old, this remarkable young man has endured more hardships than many will face in a lifetime. Courageously battling through the horrors of gang violence, abuse, crushing…
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UC Irvine students are undoubtedly prepared to tackle the most pressing health challenges in our community. However, the Alliance saw an opportunity to prepare our students with the soft skills needed to complement their line of work. On November 14, a range of health students attended the student…
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Increasing the number of Latinx physicians is crucial for addressing healthcare disparities in the United States when only 6% of physicians identify as Latino or Latina. On October 1, the Alliance joined the School of Medicine and the Federally Qualified Health Center to bring visibility to the campus.…
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UC Irvine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are at the forefront of combating health disparities in underserved low-income communities. Under the guidance of Executive Director, Dr. Jose Mayorga, the FQHC has shattered access barriers, delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient base. In a single year, the center…
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A festive year-end feast was served with a spirit of giving and appreciation. The room was decorated with a sense of community, as Alliance members, deans, faculty, staff, and university leadership came together to celebrate our shared purpose. Our guests made thoughtful contributions including gifts of board games…
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