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ESTHER L. JONES

ESTHER L. JONES was named associate provost and dean of the faculty at Clark University. She previously served as associate professor of English. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree from Fisk University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Ohio State University.

July 30, 2018

T. ELON DANCY II

T. ELON DANCY II was named the Helen S. Faison Endowed Chair and director of the Center for Urban Education in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a doctorate from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

July 30, 2018

RYAN SMITH

RYAN SMITH has been named dean of students at Wallace State Community College. He previously served as dean of enrollment and career services and professor of social work at Oakwood University. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakwood University, a master’s degree from Alabama A&M University and a doctorate from Morgan State University in Baltimore.

July 30, 2018

REGINALD RUFFIN

REGINALD RUFFIN has been selected as Athletic Director at Miles College. Ruffin is the head football coach for the Golden Bears and will hold that position while working as Athletic Director. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University.

July 30, 2018

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JAMES H. JOHNSON JR.

JAMES H. JOHNSON JR. was named interim president of the Baltimore City Community College. Johnson previously served as a visiting professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Morgan State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from the University of Delaware.

July 30, 2018

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JOHN MOSBY

JOHN MOSBY was named president of Highline College. He previously served as vice president for student services at Mission College. Mosby holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College, a master’s degree from the University of the Pacific and a doctorate from the University of San Diego.

July 30, 2018

ABDELLAH AHMIDOUCH

ABDELLAH AHMIDOUCH was named dean of the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He previously served as the school’s interim dean. Ahmidouch has a bachelor’s degree from Mohammed V University in Morocco, a master’s degree from Joseph Fourier University in France and a doctorate from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

July 30, 2018

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ANN ARDIS

ANN ARDIS was selected as the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University. She previously served as the senior vice provost for graduate and professional education at the University of Delaware. Ardis holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

July 30, 2018

FRANCINE EDWARDS

FRANCINE EDWARDS has been selected as the founding dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Delaware State University. She previously served as an associate professor of mass communications. Edwards holds a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, a master’s degree from Bowie State University and a Ph.D. from Howard University.

July 30, 2018

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HERNAN BUCHELI

HERNAN BUCHELI was named provost and senior vice president for academic and enrollment affairs at Notre Dame de Namur University. Bucheli currently serves as vice provost for enrollment and communications at Saint Mary’s College of California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University, a master’s degree from Barry University and an Ed.D. from Northeastern University.

July 30, 2018

Catholic Hospitals and Access

Almost as soon as President Trump took office, he began rolling back health care rules that had angered religious groups for much of the last decade. First, Trump signed an executive order declaring that his administration would protect religious freedom. Then, his administration ruled that health insurance plans offered by large employers don’t have to […]

July 30, 2018

Severe Bleeding Prompts Warnings About Synthetic Cannabinoids

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WFMY)– Several cases of severe bleeding following synthetic cannabinoid use have identified in North Carolina. A recent case of severe bleeding, in the Triad, has prompted state health officials to issue a warning to the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids. Read More

July 30, 2018

Jewish Doctor, Removed from Duty, Apologizes for Posts on White Nationalist Sites

NEW YORK — A New York doctor says he is sorry for posting comments online supporting a white-only nation and armed racial conflict. Dr. Dov Bechhofer, a resident radiologist at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, was removed from duty this week after an anonymous article on the blogging site Medium identified him as an […]

July 30, 2018

AP-NORC Poll: 6 in 10 Latinos Face Barriers to Care

WASHINGTON — Nearly 6 in 10 Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier, and when they do they often turn to outside sources for help, according to a new study conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey […]

July 30, 2018

House Votes to Delay Obamacare Insurance Tax

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday on bills to delay an Affordable Care Act tax and allow consumers broader use of health savings accounts. In a 242-176 vote, House Republicans joined one dozen Democrats to support a bill that would postpone the health insurance tax through 2021. The tax, which already had been delayed through […]

July 30, 2018

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Top Administrator Slams ‘Medicare For All’

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s Medicare chief slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ call for a national health plan, saying “Medicare for All” would undermine care for seniors and become “Medicare for None.” The broadside from Medicare and Medicaid administrator Seema Verma came in a San Francisco speech Aug. 25 that coincided with a focus on health […]

July 30, 2018

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TANYA UDEN-HOLMAN

TANYA UDEN-HOLMAN was named dean of University College at the University of Iowa. Uden-Holman will also serve as associate provost for undergraduate education. She currently serves as director of the Institute for Public Health practices. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Iowa.

July 30, 2018

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Lynchings of the past affect health today

Counties with higher rates of lynching between 1877 and 1950 showed higher mortality rates between 2010 and 2014. A new study by researchers from the University of South Carolina in the US, led by Janice Probst and Saundra Glover, looks into the relationship between past occurrence of lynching – unpunished, racially motivated murder – and […]

July 30, 2018