What’s New & Noteworthy at GROW PR Network
GROW Advisory Group Members Appointed
Lic. Sonia García Esquilín
Lic. Sonia García Esquilín
Sonia Enid García Esquilín, BS, Lic. #985, is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in clinical and community nutrition in Puerto Rico and currently serves as a Nutritionist at the PryMed Medical, Inc., where she provides nutritional assessment, counseling, and diabetes education to ambulatory patients. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Universidad de Puerto Rico, she has led programs serving vulnerable populations, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS and chronic conditions. Her career integrates program development, health education, and academic collaboration at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus.
Dr. Luisa Alvarado Domenech
Dr. Luisa Alvarado Domenech
Dr. Luisa Idalia Alvarado-Domenech is an academic general pediatrician and Professor of Pediatrics at Ponce Health Sciences University. Recognized for her academic and administrative leadership, she has served as Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Medical Education. Since 2010, she has led groundbreaking research in arboviral diseases, establishing the Sentinel Enhanced Dengue Surveillance System (SEDSS) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and directing pivotal studies on dengue and Zika, including the POPZE cohort with high-impact publications. She continues to mentor students and advance pediatric research capacity in Puerto Rico.
Dr. Rosa Castro Ávila
Dr. Rosa Castro Ávila
Dr. Rosa T. Castro Ávila, MD, MHSA, is a physician and healthcare executive with over two decades of experience serving medically underserved populations in Puerto Rico. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of NeoMed Center, Inc., leading system-wide strategy and operations. She has held leadership roles in organizations such as the Puerto Rico Primary Care Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives – Puerto Rico Chapter. Her career integrates clinical expertise, organizational strengthening, and workforce development to advance equitable access and quality healthcare delivery.
Other news
Avance en salud: San Lucas inaugura Centro de Investigación Clínica en Ponce
Avance en salud: San Lucas inaugura Centro de Investigación Clínica en Ponce- Lea artículo
We invite you to read about the inauguration of the new Clinical Research Center at Centro Médico Episcopal San Lucas, a space established to support its residency and research fellowship programs, with the collaboration of the Alliance and other partners who contributed to making this initiative possible.
Miembros de la Asociación de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico (ASPPR)
Prioridades de salud para Puerto Rico: Desde Asociación de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico junto con los Centros 330- Lea artículo
