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Catholic Health to Implement $135M EHR in Partnership with Local College
A Buffalo, N.Y.-based healthcare provider is one of the first in the area to procure an Epic electronic health record system on this scale. To make the move, Catholic Health has partnered with Canisius College in Buffalo to help with the implementation. Read More
February 11, 2019
Other News
University of Oklahoma to Cut Over 25 Staff Positions at Norman, Health Science Center Campuses
The University of Oklahoma has recently announced that it will cut 28 staff members in certain areas within the Norman and Health Science Center campuses. The staff reductions follow suggestions submitted by university and department leadership that asked the school to establish cost savings and efficiencies plans for their areas, Oklahoma officials said. The 28 […]
February 11, 2019
Disparities
Xavier University of Louisiana, Ochsner Health System Partner On New Master’s Program
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a partnership with Ochsner Health System to launch a new master’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The new 28-month, full time master’s program will include three semesters of classroom instruction and 16 months of clinical training within the Ochsner Health system, according to an Xavier University of Louisiana release. A […]
February 11, 2019
Disparities
‘Black Men in White Coats’ Inspires the Next Generation of Black Male Clinicians
When a 2013 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges revealed that more Black men applied to and attended medical school in 1978 than in 2011, Dr. Dale Okorodudu — with the help of his brother and a medical school friend — decided to post a YouTube video about the experiences of Black male physicians.
February 11, 2019
Health
Dr. Hanadi Hamadi: A Health Care Advocate
Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Hanadi Hamadi, always wanted to have a career that was connected to health, but she wasn’t really sure what that would be.
February 11, 2019
Health
Xavier University of Louisiana, Ochsner Health System Partner On New Master’s Program
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a partnership with Ochsner Health System to launch a new master’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The new 28-month, full time master’s program will include three semesters of classroom instruction and 16 months of clinical training within the Ochsner Health system, according to an Xavier University of Louisiana release. A […]
February 8, 2019
Disparities
University of Michigan students provide free health care at Livingston County clinic
February 6, 2019
Disparities
Here’s Why You Always Feel Sicker at Night
February 6, 2019
Policies
Hennepin Healthcare CEO Jon Pryor to resign
February 6, 2019
Nursing
Kent State University, University Hospitals Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
In an effort to address the continuing nursing shortage in northeast Ohio, Kent State University and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to create a new nursing education program that aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor degree’s who enter the workforce each year. “University Hospitals is excited to enhance our existing relationship with […]
February 6, 2019
Disparities
Dr. Özlem Ersin Named Dean of College of Health and Human Services at EIU
Dr. Özlem Ersin has been named dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), effective July 1. Eastern provost and vice president of academic Dr. Jay Gatrell said that Ersin’s experience across the health sciences and human services field will be useful to the school as it focuses on […]
February 6, 2019
Other News
Dr. Guy Nicolette Begins New Role as Assistant Vice Chancellor at UC Berkeley’s UHS
United Health Services (UHS) at UC Berkeley has hired Dr. Guy Nicolette as its new assistant vice chancellor. “These have been the best first two days at work,” Nicolette said. Prior to his new role, Nicolette served as the director of student health at the University of Florida (UF). He also was director of the […]
February 6, 2019
Disparities
A Global Health Researcher
Dr. Catherine Pirkle always enjoyed traveling and being in very diverse settings, so she was enthused after learning that she had been selected as a Fulbright Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Council for International Exchange of Scholars in spring 2017. The Fulbright Specialist Program sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants […]
February 6, 2019
Disparities
University researchers link electronic health records, physician stress
Over the past few years, burnout among physicians has garnered more attention from researchers; and recently, a University study confirmed that stress related to electronic health records is common among doctors. According to the study’s lead author, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School Rebekah Gardner, “the prevalence of stress related to […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities
When Sarah Spiegel was in her first year at New York Medical College in 2016, she sat in a lecture hall watching a BuzzFeed video about what it’s like to be an intersex or a transgender person. “It was a good video, but it felt inadequate for the education of a class of medical students, […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
New care models, research tools and treatments are accelerating on the health care landscape
From new buildings to new research tools and treatments, change is a constant in today’s health care landscape, both locally and globally. Most experts would even tell you that change is accelerating, both in terms of research and treatment and the business side of health care. Here’s a look at some of the more visible […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
Massachusetts Officials Kick Start New Housing Program to Address Youth Homelessness
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently announced a new student housing program as part of $3 million in grant funding to state community organizations that help address youth homelessness. In its initial launch, the state plans to spend $120,000 to pilot the program at Bridgewater State, Framingham State, Worchester State universities and at the University of […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
TouroCOM Harlem Launches Free, Student-Run Clinic for Harlem Community
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) Harlem campus Dean Dr. David Forstein has recently announced the opening of a free, student-run clinic to serve the Harlem community. The Touro Harlem Health Clinic has begun reaching out to the Harlem community in efforts of scheduling appointments for individuals who cannot afford medical services, do not have […]
February 4, 2019
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