CEL Story

CEL Story Feature: Maternal Community Health Club

October 7, 2024

Names: Julianne Huddleston and Nicole Theriault Class: Long School of Medicine, Class of 2027 CEL Project:  Partnering with Community First Health Plans, this 10-month program implements the health club model to provide social support and education to expecting mothers throughout the greater San Antonio area. Community health workers facilitate discussions of peri- and post-partum topics […]


CEL Story Feature: Characterizing Disordered Eating and Weight-Related Health Consequences During Early Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

October 7, 2024

Name: Nima Shariatzadeh Class: Long School of Medicine, Class of 2027 CEL Project: Characterizing disordered eating behaviors and weight-related health consequences during early recovery from substance abuse disorder. Partnering Organizations: Alpha Home, a women’s residential addiction treatment program in San Antonio, TX. Treatment is available regardless of ability to pay. Alpha Home is also the […]


CEL Story Feature: Closing the Gap for Student Athletes

October 7, 2024

Name: Leslie Chinenye Omeire Class: MD/MPH Candidate Class of 2026 CEL Project:  Frontera de Salud provides health screenings, vaccines and health education to underserved communities in San Antonio and South Texas by mobilizing student trainees, volunteers, and health practitioners. Partnering Organizations: The team works with local San Antonio schools to provide free sports physicals and health […]