Paloma Mohn

  San Francisco: A Trip of Presentation, Nostalgia, and Reflection San Francisco has always been a city close to my heart, but this trip added a new layer of memories. I was there for the Society of Behavioral Medicine's annual meeting to co-present a poster titled, "Improving Tobacco Treatment Engagement: Understanding Community Factors." It was an amazing experience—the poster was well-received, and the conference itself was an inspiring gathering of brilliant minds committed to making a difference.   While I was immersed in the conference, my best friend Reina and her daughter Azul joined me in the city. They had some bonding time while I attended the sessions, and we also got to explore San Francisco together. Our adventures included strolling through Haight-Ashbury, visiting Aunt Charlie’s, and enjoying the breathtaking views from the lounge at the top of the Hilton in Mission Square. A stop at Amoeba Music was a nostalgic trip down memory lane. I used to shop for u...

 NEWS A Badminton Ambassador and Keeper of the Boardwalk: Questions for Pat Gallagher by Voice of San Diego June 28, 2008 Saturday, June 28, 2008 | Nearly every one of Pat Gallagher’s notable accomplishments is represented in a framed photograph or trophy on the dining room wall of her Hillcrest apartment. Over here: snapshots of a younger, bikini-clad Gallagher crouched next to her catch of shellfish on Mission Beach. Over there: headshots from her time as an officer in the Marine Corps. Up high: action shots from the Mexico Open competitions she won playing badminton. One of 78-year-old Gallagher’s proudest accomplishments isn’t displayed on her wall, but she’s reminded of it every time she walks along the sand in Mission and Pacific beaches. She was a staunch advocate of widening the boardwalk earlier this decade, a feat she says she accomplished for the benefit of her fellow taxpayers despite threats to her life. voiceofsandiego.org visited her apartment this week. Here are som...