L.A. County DPH, MCAH, Health Promotion Bureau, African Countywide Initiative

Organization Description

This internship is with our South Los Angeles South Bay African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Community Action Team, though will also serve and be able to participate in our LA Countywide AAIMM. Mission: To reduce African American/Black infant and maternal mortality in South Los Angeles/South Bay by addressing the impact of racism, catalyzing community action, and promoting wellness and equitable healthcare strategies for African American/Black families.

Health & Safety
Address 
600 S. Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 800
Los Angeles, Ca 90005, CA 90005
United States
General Phone 
(323) 541-3938
Student Contact 
Name
Johnetta Sanders, Ph.D
Job Title
LA County DHR, Academic Internship Program
Phone
(213) 949-2928
Email
Interns@hr.lacounty.gov
Program(s) 
CHHS - Health Science Internships
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Research and Development, Restorative Justice