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Putting Patients First: Improving Health Outcomes for Hispanic Americans

As part of CMS’ ongoing efforts to put patients first and empower them to work with their providers so that they make health care decisions that are best for them and their families, we want to recognize the importance of understanding the challenges and recognizing the diversity within our communities. We want to take this […]

November 1, 2018

Continued Fall in Health Visitors, School and Learning Disabilities Nurses

While overall nurse numbers have increased the figures, published by NHS Digital, show efforts to boost nursing numbers have yet to make up for a general decline in the workforce, especially in mental health. The monthly figures show that, as of July 2018, there were 282,661 full-time equivalent nurses and health visitors working in NHS […]

November 1, 2018

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LISA C. FREEMAN

LISA C. FREEMAN has been named president of Northern Illinois University, making her the first female leader in the school’s history. She previously served as interim president of the university. Freeman received a bachelor’s, master’s and doctor of veterinary medicine from Cornell University and Ph.D. in pharmacology from TheOhio State University.

November 1, 2018

Latinos And Hispanics Poised To Transform U.S. Health System With $1.7 Trillion Purchasing Power

In recent months, immigration, race and ethnicity have dominated headlines. One reason is because with each passing year, more and more people in the U.S. are classified as either Latino or Hispanic, with Hispanics being the fastest growing populace in the U.S. And while this population is affected by and accesses our health care system […]

November 1, 2018

LATONIA CRAIG

LATONIA CRAIG has been appointed assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently is the director of graduate recruitment and diversity retention at the University of Louisville. Craig earned a master’s from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree from the, University of Cincinnati and Ed.D. from Spaulding University.

November 1, 2018

Saint Luke’s Nurse Loses job After Sharing Photo of Blackface Halloween Costume

A nurse’s Halloween costume has launched an investigation at Saint Luke’s Health System. The woman, a nurse with Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, was seen on Facebook wearing blackface, dressed as Beyonce. The man next to her is dressed as Jay Z. Read More

November 1, 2018

TIFFANY GAYLE CHENAULT

TIFFANY GAYLE CHENAULT was appointed full professor at Salem State University. Most recently, she worked as a department chair, associate professor and coordinator for the African-American Studies minor. Chenault earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Ohio University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. both in sociology from Virginia Tech.

November 1, 2018

KATHRYN “KATHY” TOBEY

KATHRYN “KATHY” TOBEY was selected as a scholar in residence at the University of Colorado Boulder (UCB)’s Engineering Management Program. Prior to her new role, she worked as vice president and general manager of special programs at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Tobey received a bachelor’s in chemical engineering and a master’s of engineering degree from UCB.

November 1, 2018

‘A Historic Day’: New Initiative Aims to Improve Healthcare Opportunities in Tri-County

During the next five years, the healthcare tide across the Tri-county is expected to change as local medical experts unite forces to implement the region’s first-ever health improvement plan. “The plan examines our community’s health through the lens of social determinants that include poverty, the education environment, crime and safety concerns, all with the mission […]

November 1, 2018

EDWARD OFORI

EDWARD OFORI has been appointed assistant professor of biomechanics at Arizona State University’s College of Health Sciences. Prior to his new role, he led the Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience at the University of Florida. Ofori received a master’s in statistics and a masters and Ph.D. in kinesiology all from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

November 1, 2018

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PATIENCE MOYO

PATIENCE MOYO has been named assistant professor of health sciences, policy and practice at Brown University. She previously served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh. Moyo earned a bachelor’s in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical health services research from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

November 1, 2018

Lake Tahoe Community College Offers Nation’s First Bi-State Promise Program

Nevada Tahoe Basin residents now have the chance to attend Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in California tuition-free for the first year due to two donations that expanded the Lake Tahoe College Promise program.

October 31, 2018

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First Graduate of UNCG Scholars Program Now Leads It

At the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), alumna Tyshea S. Lewis has the rare distinction of directing an academic program in which she was the first graduate – an ironic future she never imagined when she arrived at the scenic 210–acre campus in 2010.

October 31, 2018

University of North Iowa Faculty Votes to Re-certify Union Faculty Chapter

The United Faculty of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) has recently completed its first union recertification election with 85 percent faculty support after a 2017 bill significantly changed Iowa’s collective bargaining law for state employees. The 2017 bill passed by the Iowa House and Senate limited the required and permissive matters of bargaining as […]

October 31, 2018

Maryland President Loh to Retire in Aftermath of Sports Scandal

Dr. Wallace D. Loh, who arrived at the University of Maryland in 2010 as a decorated academic and political adviser, will retire from the presidency at the end of the school year. A number of state and local elected officials reacted to the Tuesday announcement with dismay, some saying that the wrong person was taking […]

October 31, 2018

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Claflin Hosts Silicon Valley Investors for Discussion on Tech Innovation, Entrepreneurism at HBCUs

Venture capitalists and elected officials joined Claflin University students, administrators and others to discuss how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are preparing their students for entrepreneurship and careers in technology. The visit to the university in Orangeburg, South Carolina was one of many stops in the “Comeback Cities Tour South” organized by Representatives James […]

October 31, 2018

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Returning to her Rural Roots: bell hooks

On a Friday morning late last spring, bell hooks was sitting comfortably on a couch perfectly situated in a spacious single-family home that Berea College purchased and had since converted into an Institute bearing her name.

October 31, 2018

ANKUR JAIN

ANKUR JAIN was appointed an assistant professor and member of the Whitehead Institute of Biomedical Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most recently, he worked in a postdoctoral fellowship at the UC-San Francisco. Jain received a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in India and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

October 31, 2018