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Detail page for Dr. Tami Hendriksz featured in Ask the Expert—Health & Wellness 2026Dr. Tami Hendriksz featured in Ask the Expert—Health & Wellness 2026
Dr. Tami Hendriksz answers questions about Touro University California and educating the future of healthcare professionals in Sactown Magazine's Ask The Expert Health and Wellness 2026.
Detail page for Black History Month event Saturday will focus on solidarityBlack History Month event Saturday will focus on solidarity
The Vallejo Building Black Power Initiative’s second annual Black History Month Celebration featured a panel moderated by Dr. Gayle Cummings. Panelists included Black Studies scholar Kerby Lynch, Lorene “Lori” Allio of Fresh Air Vallejo, and Lauren Padilla-Valverde, Managing Director, Racial Equity, Culture and Practice, the California Endowment.
Detail page for Touro hosting healthcare panelTouro hosting healthcare panel
Detail page for Touro hosting healthcare panelTouro hosting healthcare panel
Detail page for Diabetologists On the Rise as Disease Overwhelms PracticesDiabetologists On the Rise as Disease Overwhelms Practices
Detail page for Touro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano CountyTouro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano County
Detail page for Touro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano CountyTouro University’s DREAM team brings free diabetes screenings and education to Solano County
Detail page for Physician assistant joins MCHC Health Centers in Ukiah Physician assistant joins MCHC Health Centers in Ukiah
Mendocino Community Health Clinic has welcomed physician assistant Vincent Duong to its Hillside Health Center in Ukiah, where he will provide care for patients of all ages. Duong brings a strong background in public health, emergency care, and community‑based medicine, further strengthening MCHC’s commitment to accessible, high‑quality primary care for the region.
Detail page for Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce StigmaUnderstanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce Stigma
Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM, DACLM, is an internist and diabetologist with advanced expertise in obesity and lifestyle medicine. She serves as medical and scientific chair for the American Diabetes Association in Northern California and is the founder of the Golden State Obesity Society. An educator at Touro University California and University at Sea CME, she has trained providers worldwide in metabolic health.
Detail page for Community-Based HIV Care Model Boosts Adherence in CambodiaCommunity-Based HIV Care Model Boosts Adherence in Cambodia
Cambodia, has achieved remarkable progress toward UNAIDS targets. Yet, clinic congestion and stigma continue to challenge sustained care. A new study published in Nature Communications evaluates a community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery model that decentralizes treatment through trained peer-led groups. Findings show that this approach maintains high viral suppression rates, improves ART adherence, and enhances physical health and mental well-being, offering a scalable solution for person-centered HIV care. The model demonstrates resilience and operational benefits, supporting integration into national HIV strategies.