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UCLA brings wellness to the community

Researchers at UCLA will be introducing a new concept to the Santa Monica community this week: a neighborhood clinic designed to assist families in becoming — and staying — healthy. The UCLA Family Commons, a new family wellness center at 1221 Second Street in Santa Monica, close to the Third Street Promenade, will celebrate its official opening on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. The pedestrian-friendly storefront location is the prototype for what organizers hope will be a number of such centers located in neighborhoods around the country.

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