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Ernie Medina, Jr.

Assistant Professor; Faculty Liason for Alumni at Loma Linda Univeristy, School of Public Health CA United States

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About Ernie Medina, Jr.

Focused on lifestyle medicine, health behavior change.
Worked in Health Education at Beaver Medical Group for 21 years; 2014 came back to academia and focusing on DrPH – Preventive Care and MPH – Health Ed and Wellness Coaching programs.

Coaching Credentials

Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Real Balance
National Board certified, National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC)
ACSM certified exercise physiologist (ACSM-EP-C)

Education Credentials

BS – Health Science – Andrews University (1989)
MPH – Health Promotion – Loma Linda Univ. School of Public Health (1993)
DrPH – Preventive Care – Loma Linda Univ. School of Public Health (1993)

Specializations/Interests

Physical activity, exercise evangelism (with pickleball)
Nutrition
Stress Management
Smoking Cessation
Health Coaching
Employee Wellness
Lifestyle-related diseases (DM2, HTN, CVD/CHD, adult/pediatric obesity)

Lifestyle Modification, Nutrition, Weight Loss