Native Americans

New Campaign from The Trial for #ClinicalEquality – “Worth Less” –Spotlights the Cost of Clinical Inequality

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Montag, Mai 20, 2024

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“While there has been progress among clinical trial sponsors since we launched in 2020 – with many influential partners joining us to bring this conversation to some of the largest stages in the world – there’s still more work to be done, particularly as we look at the full burden, or cost, that a lack of diversity in clinical research has.”

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“While there has been progress among clinical trial sponsors since we launched in 2020 – with many influential partners joining us to bring this conversation to some of the largest stages in the world – there’s still more work to be done, particularly as we look at the full burden, or cost, that a lack of diversity in clinical research has.”
Based on the National Academies report, health disparities in heart disease, hypertension and diabetes and the resulting mortality, morbidity and loss of work will cost society more than $5 trillion through to 2050.
Better representation in clinical trials would lead to reductions in these health disparities, which would save all US taxpayers billions of dollars.1
When clinical trials are not inclusive, clinical trial sponsors fail to acquire vital scientific data from a diverse patient population, which could lead to important discoveries for the broader population.1 For instance, PCSK9 inhibitors, a class of cholesterol-lowering medicines expected to hit a $2 billion valuation in 2030, owe their discovery in part to diverse clinical trials.
In Black patients, scientists discovered a variant of the PCSK9 gene that is associated with lower cholesterol and as a result identified this gene as an important target for treatment.2,3
Patients of color are disproportionately impacted by diseases such as diabetes and heart disease and yet poorly represented in clinical trials for those conditions.
4–7 For example, 0% of clinical trial participants are Native American, yet diabetes hits their communities the hardest, depriving at-risk groups of life-improving and/or life-saving therapies, which increase the disease burden on their families and communities.4,5
A lack of diverse representation in research further degrades trust among underrepresented groups and healthcare professionals and has the potential to further worsen healthcare disparities.8,9 More than 70% of physicians in the US are being asked a question by their patients that they cannot answer for all: Will this new medicine work in people like me?9

Historic Inaugural Class Graduates from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation

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Freitag, Mai 17, 2024

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation celebrated a monumental achievement on May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduated from the country’s first tribally affiliated medical school.

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Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation celebrated a monumental achievement on May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduated from the country’s first tribally affiliated medical school.
Cosby was among the inaugural class of students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla. (Photo: Business Wire)
The commencement ceremony, which graduated students from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation, was held at the Mabee Center in Tulsa.
About 35% of the students from the inaugural class from OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation matched with a rural or tribal residency program.
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., said as the tribe celebrates this historic milestone they also honor the resiliency of their ancestors.

Huntington adds commercial banking team focused on specialized cash and treasury management solutions for real-estate businesses

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National Bank has added a team to its commercial banking segment that will serve the specialized cash and treasury management needs of mortgage servicers and other real-estate companies.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National Bank has added a team to its commercial banking segment that will serve the specialized cash and treasury management needs of mortgage servicers and other real-estate companies.
The new specialized mortgage solutions team will provide customized cash management, treasury management, and escrow services and products to residential and commercial mortgage servicers and originators, title companies, private equity firms, hedge funds, property managers and other types of real-estate companies.
Previously, she was at Wells Fargo, where she was managing director and head of specialized cash management in its wholesale bank.
"This new team will build a boutique, high-touch and high-tech cash management platform focused on delivering the infrastructure, solutions and expertise these companies need to be successful."

Operation HOPE, Wells Fargo unveil first 'HOPE Inside' location in Gallup, New Mexico

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

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ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE and Wells Fargo hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community to New Mexico's first 'HOPE Inside' center and redesigned Wells Fargo branch, which will serve a large community of Native Americans. Located at 300 W. Aztec Ave. in Gallup, NM, 87301, the updated branch includes a HOPE Inside center with a dedicated financial coach. Event attendees included leaders from Operation HOPE, Wells Fargo, the State Department and the Navajo Nation, among others.

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ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE and Wells Fargo hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community to New Mexico's first 'HOPE Inside' center and redesigned Wells Fargo branch, which will serve a large community of Native Americans.
Event attendees included leaders from Operation HOPE, Wells Fargo, the State Department and the Navajo Nation, among others.
Redesigned branch and new programs to serve Native American Community and help boost financial inclusion for all.
"We are grateful to Wells Fargo for their longstanding commitment to the transformational work of Operation HOPE.

75th ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND OUR 'BETTER ANGELS'

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024

NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Themes of hope, courage, and recognizing our common humanity run through the 23 films, TV programs, and books for adults and young people being honored with Christopher Awards in the program's 75th diamond anniversary year. Winners include veteran ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, "This is Us" star Chrissy Metz, Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters, and acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns.

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Winners include veteran ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, "This is Us" star Chrissy Metz, Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters, and acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns.
The Christopher Awards celebrate writers, producers, directors, authors, and illustrators whose work "affirms the highest values of the human spirit" and reflects the Christopher motto, "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."
The ancient Chinese proverb—"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness"— guides its publishing, radio, and awards programs.
[Editors: A complete list of winners is available on request.]

Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

But abortion was illegal in Arizona.

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But abortion was illegal in Arizona.
Boido, the city’s sole female physician, asked Juhl for US$100 – about $2,000 today – to perform the abortion.
Juhl left the office, then tried to give herself an abortion and returned to Boido’s practice in physical distress.
It is unclear whether Boido performed an abortion, removed fetal tissue, or merely gave her pain medication.
As someone who teaches history in Arizona and researches slavery, I think it is useful to understand what life was like in Arizona when this abortion ban was in force.

A women’s rights desert

In 1864, Arizona – which was an official territory of the United States – was a vast desert.
Most women living in territorial Arizona were Diné, meaning Navajo, or Chiricahua Apache.
All women in Arizona could not vote, serve on juries or exercise full control over property in a marriage.
Throughout his life, he would have three more wives, including a 12-year-old, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old at the time of their weddings.

Women’s rights in territorial Arizona

Women had few basic rights in Arizona before it became a state in 1912.
Hispanic and African American women had even fewer rights than white women.
Arizona punished anyone who kidnapped a Black person for the purpose of selling them into slavery.
In 1913, one year after Arizona became a state, women finally got the right to vote.

Getting an abortion in territorial Arizona

Some women like Juhl did indeed violate Arizona’s abortion ban, based on historical evidence of physicians charging a high fee.
The jury “found her guilty of performing an illegal operation,” according to the Arizona Republican newspaper.
Arizona kept this 1864 abortion ban in place until the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in Roe v. Wade in 1973, that the right to get an abortion was constitutionally guaranteed.
The court reversed Roe v. Wade in 2022, sparking a series of events that have led to the resurrection of the 1864 Arizona abortion ban.

Calvin Schermerhorn does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set™ Available April 2

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024

Washington, DC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 24WS ) will be available for purchase on April 2 at noon EDT.

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Washington, DC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 24WS ) will be available for purchase on April 2 at noon EDT.
To receive a Remind Me alert for the American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set, visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-women-quarters-2024-silver-proof-set... .
The American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set may also be purchased through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
The American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set is part of the Authorized Bulk Purchase Program (ABPP) and is available to Authorized Bulk (AB) members.

Newman’s Own Foundation Announces Inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024

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Newman's Own Foundation, the private foundation created by legendary actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman to carry on his legacy of giving away 100% of all the profits and royalties it receives from the sale of Newman's Own food and beverages, announced today the inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize .

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Newman's Own Foundation, the private foundation created by legendary actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman to carry on his legacy of giving away 100% of all the profits and royalties it receives from the sale of Newman's Own food and beverages, announced today the inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize .
The Food Justice for Kids Prize will provide up to $1 million in funding to be shared among ten organizations (over two years).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320196916/en/
Newman's Own Foundation Announces Food Justice for Kids Prize: Apply by June 11, 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
"We are thrilled to launch Newman’s Own Foundation’s first-ever Food Justice for Kids Prize, representing a significant leap forward in our longstanding commitment to Indigenous Food Justice and Nutritious School Food and Education for children,” says Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation.
The Food Justice for Kids Prize will catalyze funding and visibility for up to ten organizations dedicated to innovation and impact across two priority program areas: Indigenous Food Justice and Nutrition Education and School Food.

Aurora Institute Welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to Board of Directors

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

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Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.

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Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.
The Aurora Institute welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to its Board of Directors.
Before serving in his role as Executive Director at NISN, Anpao Duta Flying Earth served as Executive Director of the Native American Community Academy (NACA), a charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
"We could not be more thrilled to be welcoming Duta and Rebecca to the Aurora Institute Board," said Tom Rooney, board chair of the Aurora Institute.

CVS Health® invests more than $3M in organizations improving health outcomes in Phoenix

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024

This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.

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This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.
"No two communities are the same," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer at CVS Health.
With 65% of South Phoenix residents overweight or obese and knowing that 80% of health care costs are primarily due to preventable chronic diseases, CVS Health saw an opportunity to tailor its Health Zones initiative in Phoenix to address the high levels of diabetes and hypertension.
In addition to these new grants, CVS Health will offer free health screenings to the Phoenix community through its Project Health program, starting in March.