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Up in Smoke: The Vaping Epidemic

The importance of lung health is more significant this year than ever before. The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season is enough to convince anyone to take an extra dose of vitamin C. However, one widely neglected component of lung health is the impact of vaping. Teens and young adults may be wearing masks and social distancing, but when they choose to use e-cigarettes, Juuls, or other vaping devices, they put their lung health at risk.

Health Disparities Researcher Named Associate Director for Cancer Equity at USC Norris

The University of Southern California has appointed Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, as the first-ever associate director for cancer equity at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hughes-Halbert also will serve as a professor and vice chair of research in the department of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. In her new roles, which she will […]

Dr. Chanita Hughes-Halbert

Health Professional Calls for Better Vaccine Access for Minorities

A year into the pandemic, a local Black health care professional is calling for changes in Albany County’s COVID vaccination response to make sure Blacks have better access. She’s created a team that has vaccinated thousands of Blacks, but wonders what happens when the next health crisis occurs? Dr. Brenda Robinson’s passion to become a […]

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Bellarmine University Launches Master of Health Science in Biomedical Sciences

Bellarmine University is launching a Master of Health Science in Biomedical Sciences program. It is an accelerated master’s degree designed to enhance students’ medical school application. Students also may use the credential for a career in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health education, health care administration, and other fields. Read More

Bellarmine University

First New Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education held the graduation of its inaugural class at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 15. It was also the second commencement for ACHE’s master of science in biomedicine program. Read More

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

In NY, Vaccinated Teens Can Enter Raffle for Free College

Vaccinated kids aged 12 to 17 will have a chance to win a full ride to public universities and colleges in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. The governor said the state will raffle off 50 scholarships, which would cover four years of tuition, room and board, books and supplies. Read More

Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Vaccine Not Required for Those Who Work At, Attend Virginia Community Colleges

If you work at or go to a community college in Virginia, you’re not required to get the coronavirus vaccine. Read More

Dr. Glenn DuBois

Higher Ed Institutions Still Undecided About Mask and Social Distancing Requirements for the Fall

As the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues and colleges and universities prepare for in-person instruction in the fall, what remains unclear is how the CDC’s recent guidance for fully vaccinated people will apply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly announced earlier this month that fully vaccinated people did not need to wear a mask […]

Jacqueline Simmons

George Washington University Legal Experts Discuss Biden’s First 100 Days

Legal scholars from George Washington University assessed President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office in a virtual panel that was part of the school’s bicentennial events.

Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew

Roswell Park Names First Chief Diversity, Equity Officer for Faculty

Elisa M. Rodriguez, PhD, MS, has been appointed chief diversity and equity officer for faculty at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Rodriguez joined Roswell Park’s staff in 2012 as director of community engagement resource. Read More

Dr. Elisa M. Rodriguez

Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Address Health Care Worker Shortage

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT announced new legislation to address the U.S.’s health care workforce shortage. Read More

Sen. Bernie Sanders

Racism Derails Black Men’s Health, Even As Education Levels Rise

More education typically leads to better health, yet Black men in the U.S. are not getting the same benefit as other groups, research suggests. The reasons for the gap are vexing, experts said, but may provide an important window into unique challenges faced by Black men as they try to gain not only good health […]

Dr. David Williams

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