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Allied Health Department Chair dies unexpectedly

WEBBy Jaime De Haro. Allied Health Department Chair Monica Thurston, age 55, died at home alongside family members on Feb. 18. Dorothy Hendrix, a decades …

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Student health center puts mental health as it’s top priority

WEBSupporting and taking care of students with mental health issues is one of East Los Angeles College’s top goals. On Monday, the ELAC Student Health Center …

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Elan provides healthy alternatives to the community

WEBBY KALEEN LUU Health conscious patrons at the Root of Life Juicery in Huntington Park can be rest assured the food they buy there has no unnecessary added …

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OPINION: Mental health services need to increase for students

WEBBy Brenda Verano. A student’s mental health is vital to their well-being and their academic performance. Therefore, it is critical for students to have additional …

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Passed proposition to help mental health, homelessness

WEBBy Raymond Nava. Voters voted yes on Proposition 1. Prop. 1 will expand mental health services and build more housing to combat the homelessness crisis in …

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OPINION: Mental health services offer help to students

WEBBy Miguel Barragan Mental health services are more important than ever, after new international survey revealed one third of college freshman suffer from mental …

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Monica Thurston's leadership garners Black Faculty and Staff

WEBMonica Thurston, Allied Health department chair, said bonds she made with faculty and teach-by-example mentality are major components to good leadership at the …

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Community drives thru ELAC health fair

WEBEast Los Angeles College was the host location of a free wellness and community fair which encouraged residents to get their health checked. The drive-thru …

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Workshop showcases programs to aid students, mental health

WEBBy Leonardo Cervantes. The Behavioral Intervention Team brought awareness to students about its services and mental health programs available for …

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Trauma victims informed on new support, resource options

WEBThe East Los Angeles Women’s Center taught mindful techniques that can be used to help victims of domestic violence find resources and support. Trauma and …

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Immigrant health bill aims to heal country

WEBBy Maegan Ortiz A recently introduced congressional bill expanding legal immigrant access to health insurance is a good idea for the health of the entire country. …

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Students voice concerns over coffee

WEBBy Teresa Acosta. Student questions focused on issues with the Allied Health Department, instructor accountability and concerns about elevator and bathroom …

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Volunteer work available at LAC+USC Medical Center

WEBThe Career and Jobs Services department gave students access to volunteer opportunities in the medical services community. On Thursday, the LAC+USC Medical …

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Covid-19 still puts California in state of emergency despite what …

WEBThe State of Emergency should not be lifted here in California just yet. Right versus left showdown in Sacramento. Leaders in California’s capital, specifically. …

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Health fair educates Elans on body wellness

WEBBy Johanna Calderon & Dorany Pineda The East Los Angeles College Health Center held their first ever health fair on Thursday promoting healthy living. One …

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Health Department shows presentation on preterm babies

WEBBy Jovany Flores. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, partnered with the ELAC health department to give a special presentation to students about preterm …

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New educational center to provide more opportunities

WEBBy Juan Calvillo. In March of 2021, ELAC’s South Gate satellite campus was given the title of “center.” “The state recognizes it as a separate center and gives it its …

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Opinion: Stigma creates unfair perception of homeless students

WEBBy Marina Gutierrez. Students on campus can be judgmental when it comes to homeless people on school grounds. They should not be judgmental because they might …

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Pets influence their owner's mental health during COVID-19, …

WEBAnimals of any species can make a positive impact in both a person’s life and on their mental health. Through the pandemic, many people have become victims …

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Monica Thurston Archives

WEBMonica Thurston, Allied Health department chair, said bonds she made with faculty and teach-by-example mentality are major components to good leadership at the …

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Sports ranked by concussions and injuries

WEBBy Alejandro Ambriz There is always a chance athletes can be injured during competition, no matter how good the players are or if precautions are followed to the …

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Health fair promotes end to violence

WEBThe fair is one of many events organized by the Sexual Assault Awareness Violence Education team, or S.A.A.V.E., in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness …

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