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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming to West Michigan on Friday, White House officials announced Wednesday. Her visit is part of the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research. She will deliver remarks at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's Annual First Ladies Luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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At the Time100 Summit on Wednesday, three healthcare officials discussed how the concept of meeting people where they are could help improve the whole industry. Dr. Raj Panjabi finished his tenure in the White House in 2023, after working on the government’s action plan in response to Covid-19.
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The idea of the simulation is to give students a realistic look at the aftermath of a drunk driving accident. Utilizing the kids’ own peers, the program sets up a dramatized car accident where the driver was under the influence. They have first responders pull the kids out of the car and even have a helicopter come in to assist.
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Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools. They include an industry-backed "freshers' week survival guide' for university students and a theatre-based educational program in schools funded by Diageo. The call follows a successful campaign in Ireland that has led to educational programs funded by the alcohol industry being removed from schools, but universities continue to welcome initiatives funded by Drinkaware.
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Superior Health Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in grants to health-centered organizations. Negaunee Public Schools Garden Project Chair Sarah Weaver said one of the grants will fund supplies for the Lakeview School Garden Growing Gardeners project.
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2 years ago Read more at WLUC

This Women’s Health Month, ADDitude’s Women Demand Attention initiative seeks to change this by drawing attention to the research that doesn’t exist. From puberty to menopause, the research need is vast and spans the lifespan. Download this free calendar and join the chorus of medical experts, health advocates, and government agencies calling for gender equality in health research.
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2 years ago Read more at ADDitude magazine

Monument Health building joins a facility in Sioux Falls as the only two of their kind in South Dakota. MLast month Monument Health opened its nuclear pharmacy building. Monument Health Nuclear Supervisor Patrick Novak added radioactive drugs help with conditions such as cancer treatments.
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Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning ground beef products may be tainted with E. coli. Greater Omaha Packing produces beef that goes to over 70 countries.
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2 years ago Read more at New York Post

Phoenix Police sargent Francisco Valenzuela was put in charge of interpersonal communication training a few years ago and a light bulb went off. Using Nicholas, his son with autism, officers can practice training skills that mimic actual situations. The DOJ is looking into how officers handle mental health and behavioral health calls.
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2 years ago Read more at FOX 10 News Phoenix

Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics sat down with Samsung Health Advisory Board members in early spring 2024. Dr. Michael Blum, M.D., CEO and co-founder of medical analysis platform, BeeKeeper AI, former Chief Digital Transformation Officer at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Division of Cardiology, and Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center.
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2 years ago Read more at Samsung Global Newsroom