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Joined October 2012
The #Moderna #COVID19 #vaccine trial “has met the statistical criteria pre-specified in the study protocol for efficacy, with a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%.” Our UCLA Vine Street Clinic is one of nearly 100 sites across the country conducting the trial. uclacbam.org/2020/11/16/mode…
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As methamphetamine and cocaine use rise, the US faces complex and evolving addiction and overdose crises. NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow discusses these trends and research on possible treatments. loom.ly/HkauzlE #NIDAscience
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Dr. Shoptaw was interviewed by CBS 2 Los Angeles News on the danger of fentanyl use. "Goldstein Investigates: 9 USC Students Die In Single Semester, 3 From Accidental Fentanyl Overdoses” from CBS 2 Los Angeles losangeles.cbslocal.com/vide… #CHIPTS
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Ready, Set, PrEP is a national program that makes #PrEP medications available at no cost to uninsured Americans at risk for #HIV. Starting today, individuals can find out if they qualify and enroll by visiting GetYourPrEP.com
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My commentary on the supply and demand drivers of the three wave #opioidcrisis has formally come out. The triple wave epidemic: Supply and demand drivers of the US opioid o... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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So proud of @UCLA @CHIPTS @Harawa_PhD for the thought & execution of this timely & much needed event on #MedicalMistrust #BlackMedicalMistrust #AddressingMedMistrust #AddressingMedicalMistrust #CHIPTSMedMistrust @Docshoptaw for his fearless leadership of CHIPTS & support
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Dr. Shoptaw gave a talk at #APSAD2019!
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#TipTuesday: Don’t wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are 5 tips to help prepare and guide you on how to talk to your health care provider about your mental health: go.usa.gov/xpTVV.
Our very own Chris Blades was featured in the @HIVptn October Newsletter! Get to know a little bit about him by clicking this link: hptn.org/about/conversations… #HIV #HIVPrevention
This past week, we said goodbye CBAM’s mascot, Gus.😢 Gus was a Newfoundland, a breed of dog known for their giant size, intelligence, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Gus was all of those and so much more. He will be greatly missed. Good
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We can end the #HIV epidemic in the US. CDC’s new #VitalSigns report shows why immediate, effective treatment is key. Learn more about how HIV testing and treatment can help stop new infections. bit.ly/VitalSigns-HIV
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Staff from the UCLA Vine Street Clinic recently participated in a mural design project with the Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL) and Arts Bridging the Gap. goo.gl/m5Rfza #community #CommunityEngagement
Recognize the symptoms of alcohol use disorder: bit.ly/2xvLgP3 #Addiction #ThereIsHope
While declines in youth tobacco product use are encouraging, too many young people still use tobacco products. bit.ly/2t72G2O
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