Summary

The Healthcare Workgroup operates with the purpose of influencing healthcare systems, including health plans and providers, to implement policy and environmental strategies that contribute to the prevention and reduction of childhood obesity. This workgroup provides a forum for a number of healthcare stakeholders, including but not limited to hospitals, community clinics, insurers, physicians, universities, and community-based organizations. For a complete overview of the Healthcare Workgroup, please review the Healthcare Domain Strategic Plan (August 2022).

Please visit the Calendar or contact COI staff for information on attending Healthcare Workgroup meetings.

Healthcare Champion

Nazanine Abbaspour, PhD
Family Health Centers of San Diego

Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, MD
A Healthier Me, Founder and CEO

Mary Beth Moran 
Rady Children’s Hospital

Our Team

COI Staff

Blanca Melendrez

Blanca Meléndrez, MA

Executive Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Shana Wright Bruno

Shana Wright Bruno, MPH, CHES​

Co-Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Jaclyn Resnick

Jaclyn Resnick, MPH

Senior Program Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Lan Nguyễn

Lan Nguyễn, PHD, MURP

Public Health Advocacy Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia

Community Health Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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