Kalo Clinical Research

09/14/2023

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09/10/2023

We had such a fun time today at the Latinx/Hispanic Health & Heritage Festival! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the community. 💚

09/09/2023

Come and stop by our booth at the Latinx/Hispanic Health & Heritage Festival! 🪅

08/23/2023

Come out and support Maui's beauty and culture. Every contribution counts! 🏝️ "

05/21/2023

Thank you!♥️

Representation matters. Especially when it comes to your health.

There has long been a lack of diversity in medical clinical trials, especially with women and minorities, despite making up a large percentage of our population. Without direct inclusion of participants in trials, it is hard to determine whether treatments are safe and work for all people.

Our business of the month Kalo Clinical Research is aiming to help change this. Check out our full interview with Owner Bella Tukuafu Johnson here: www.utahmicroloanfund.org/blogs/kalo

03/15/2023

We are looking to hire a smart, motivated, and personable bad a$$ Lab Technician to join our amazing team!

You will assist with a variety of laboratory related responsibilities (phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, documentation), reviewing outstanding specimen report and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; take action as appropriate, maintain the lab, manage research supplies, and grow your skills in a fast-paced, rapidly growing program.

Desired qualifications:
•Detail-oriented self-starter
•Excellent communication and people skills (bilingual English/Spanish required)
•Healthcare experience required
•Phlebotomy experience required
•Clinical trial experience definitely a bonus (extra points for GCP and IATA certification :)

We do exciting and meaningful work - visit us at www.kaloresearch.com for more information about what we do. Email your resume to admin@kaloresearch.com. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

03/08/2023

We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored. Happy International Women’s Day!♥️

02/22/2023

The NIH (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) share 7 ways to promote self-care for a healthy heart. "Focusing on your heart health has never been more important." For more information, visit https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/american-heart-month/about.

02/18/2023

How is your heart's health?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but there is a lot we can do to keep healthy. Healthy lifestyle choices, like moving more...

02/01/2023

February is American Heart Month. Your heart's health is crucial to living a healthy life. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. It is second to cancer for women from the Pacific Islands and Asian American, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Hispanic women. Early preventative care will keep your heart healthy and you living longer. Below is information on percentages of deaths by heart disease in 2020 listed by gender and ethnicity and race. For more information, follow the link to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

01/20/2023

On February 2nd, our President and CEO Bella Johnson has been invited to share the important work that we do here at Kalo and the efforts we're making within our community. If you're interested in learning more, registration link is found below. Thank you Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake County Chapter for the opportunity to participate. Hope to see you on February 2nd. The meetup will be at the Hale Center Theater in Sandy. Details in the link below.

REGISTER NOW AT https://slcopiccjan.eventbrite.com

Did you miss yesterday's meeting? Well, our Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake County Chapter meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 8AM MST. February's presenter is Kalo Clinical Research and we are excited to hear from their President & CEO Bella Johnson about the services and opportunities available to the community!

REGISTER NOW AT https://slcopiccjan.eventbrite.com

Don't miss out on the chance to connect with other small businesses and organizations for potential partnerships and resources that will help grow your own business and network. These meetings are always cost-free and open invitation to anyone interested. You don't have to be Pacific Islander to attend or participate. If you want to build community and economic capacity at the same time, then join us!

Additional questions or concerns can be sent to PICC President Alyn Toalepai at Alyn@pik2ar.org

01/16/2023

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
Letter from Birmingham, Alabama jail, April 16, 1963.

May we never forget the significance of today and what he stood for.

01/06/2023

Help us serve our community by advancing medical research through volunteering for one of our studies. We have several studies needing to be filled. Visit us at www.Kaloresearch.com/participate to enroll. Compensation is available.

01/05/2023

***Wellness Wednesday***

Did you know that today is "Weigh-In Day"? According to National Today, there's three reasons why Weigh-In Day should be celebrated.
1.) To check in on ourselves
2.) To cultivate a healthy lifestyle
3.) Fitness is a form of self-love

Now don't get us wrong, weighing scales can be inaccurate. I mean, who wants to deal with disappointment? But as we shift our perspective to a healthier lifestyle, keeping ourselves accountable will help us achieve our health goals for the year. Here's to a new year, new perspective, and new goals!

12/30/2022

As the new year approaches, everyone prepares for new beginnings, goals, and lifestyle changes. Your health will be a deciding factor. According to the American Medical Association, they give 6 steps to consider for better health that are commonly overlooked.

1.) Catch up on family immunizations.
2.) Take steps for healthy aging.
3.) Schedule a colon cancer screening.
4.) Identify and address loneliness.
5.) Get screened for breast cancer.
6.) Cut down on screen time.

For more detailed information, visit https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/take-these-6-overlooked-steps-better-health-new-year

Lose weight, exercise more—you’ve heard it all before, and for good reason. Physicians detail other items that belong on your 2023 health to-do list.

12/21/2022

Happy first day of winter!

Here is Stephanie's immunity boosting winter tea recipe from the Tiny Laguna Kitchen that will have you warmed up this winter season. Full recipe can be found below.

This immunity-boosting winter tea recipe is not only delicious but is filled with helpful immune-boosting herbs to protect during cold and flu season.

12/19/2022

As we enter Christmas week, we can count on eating our fair share of classic holiday dishes and treats at Christmas parties and gatherings. Dr. Deborah Belfanz from the BeWell program from Stanford University gives tips on avoiding holiday weight gain this week.

1.) The holidays is more than the food. Focus on visiting with family and friends. Admire the decorations. Enjoy the entertainment.

2.)"Indulge with purpose." Don't go with an empty stomach. Would you go to the grocery store with an empty stomach? The same applies with parties. Starvation will lead you to throw self-control out the window and overindulging ourselves to too many calories.

3.) Where you stand in the room and if you're holding something makes a difference. Knowing where the food is located in the room and surveying the offerings can help you decide where you want to be in the room. Keeping one hand busy holding something will keep you from overeating the many appetizers available. Chewing on ice or taking a sip of your drink when the urge hits to eat another serving of your favorite appetizer helps keep you in control.

4.) Practice saying no. The last thing you want to do is offend your gracious host, but you can politely decline.

5.) The holidays can be a stressful time and that may have an impact on your health. "During times of stress, we tend to forgo healthy eating and give up exercise. This is unfortunate, as both are great ways of handling stress. Physical activity is a great stress reliever, as well as a way to keep our weight in check. While it might not be realistic to set aside a large chunk of time each day to devote to exercise, try to accumulate 15-20 minutes of daily walking. If you attend a party with music, be sure to hit the dance floor.

Make a concerted effort to protect your downtime. Whether it’s an invitation to a party, or a request to run an errand for someone, you have the right to politely decline. Most of us can tell when we reach the breaking point, but better to take it easy before you get there. Indulge in self-pampering... Ideally take 20 minutes to devote to yourself every day. If you don’t have a way to relax, think back to what you enjoyed as a child, and try that activity."

6.)Have realistic expectations and modify your regular routine. "Instead of throwing all healthy behaviors out the window from October to December and swearing to be “perfect” come January, take steps to engage in the healthiest behaviors that you can, given the constraints of the holiday season. If you do that, you should have no trouble surviving the holiday season, and you might even enjoy yourself and actually thrive."

You can find the full article here at: https://bewell.stanford.edu/avoiding-holiday-weight-gain/