CHSU Discovery

The San Joaquin Valley has a high prevalence of pre diabetes, estimated at 47%, which increases to 68% among those residing in the Fresno valley 1 The health of those with diabetes in the San Joaquin Valley is further impacted by a lack of transport…

Abstract Vaccines are considered one of the greatest public health achievements – contributing to the eradication of childhood diseases and significantly reducing the disease burden of many infectious diseases. Despite these advances, vaccine …

Abstract In the United States, the waste of expired or opened and unused medical products is well documented, highlighting their fiscal impacts on the healthcare system and their negative environmental effects. The benefits of collecting these produ…

Abstract This poster aims to examine how healthcare and physicians negatively impact patients and lead to the conferral of a damaged patient identity on individuals in healthcare, specifically Immigrants of Color. This harm is a form of epistemic in…

Abstract University students tend to have greater sexual health knowledge than the general public, yet condom use among this group continues to be a public health concern because effective condom use could reduce sexually transmitted infections and,…

Abstract A spontaneous hemopneumothorax (SHP) has been defined as the accumulation of at least 400 mL of blood in the pleural cavity in association with a spontaneous pneumothorax. The incidence of SHP has been reported to be around 1-12% of all spo…

Abstract Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting approximately 5–8% of all pregnancies. Characterized by new-onset hypertension and signs of end-organ dysfunction, preeclampsia…

Abstract Within Fresno County, a gap exists in connecting unhoused and housing-insecure individuals with available community resources. This study investigates if training third-year osteopathic medical students (OMS-III) students at the Califo…

Abstract Neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body disease (LBD), and vascular dementia (VaD) involve progressive cognitive decline with distinct pathologies. AD is most prevalent, account…

Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, which is an ever-growing issue that continues to plague the United States.

Abstract:Heyde Syndrome is reflected by a triad of aortic stenosis, acquired von Willebrand Syndrome, and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding from intestinal angiodysplasia. Our case reflects a scenario of a patient with severe aortic stenosis and s…

Significant barriers remain in primary care practice that make hypertension control a difficult goal to achieve. Barriers to hypertension management are defined as any factor that limits the performance of a required behavior by patients or provider…

Abstract: Introduction: Cirrhosis and its progression to HCC is a major complication associated with HCV virus infection, with significant mortality and morbidity rate. TIPS is indicated to treat portal HTN leading to uncontrolled hemorrhage from es…

Introduction: The Central Valley is one of the most medically underserved regions of California. It is largely populated by vulnerable groups afflicted by high poverty and uninsured rates. Hurdles to healthcare include lack of access to ca…

Abstract Cervical cancer can be effectively prevented through early detection with a Pap test and HPV vaccination. However, cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates among Asian Americans (AsAms) remain low. We intend to identify barriers to CCS to inc…

Abstract Context and Objectives: Postpartum health is in crisis in the United States, with rising pregnancy-related mortality and worsening racial inequities. The World Health Organization recommends four postpartum visits during the six&n…

AbstractBackground: Youth sports are increasingly shifting towards a “pay to play” model in which financial barriers exist for participation. There is limited research that examines the accessibility of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) baske…

Abstract In Madera, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Camarena Health’s patient population consists of mostly Hispanic/Latino individuals and migrant farmworkers. The current literature on self-measured blood pressure  (SMBP…

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH), including socioeconomic status and education, significantly impact health outcomes and disparities. However, addressing SDOH in clinical practice remains challenging. Camarena Health utilizes the Pro…

Abstract •Implementation of free skin cancer screenings can improve early detection and outcomes1 •Skin cancer includes a variety of abnormal growth of skin cells, some include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma &b…