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Kansas City University Opens College of Dental Medicine to Address Oral Health Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

"We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.

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  • "We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.
  • Integrating dental medicine coursework with KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine will lead future dentists to recognize how oral health problems can impact a patient's overall health, as well as promote interprofessional education in both colleges.
  • "The KCU College of Dental Medicine will integrate dental and medical education so that our students will be treating the whole patient," Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP founding dean of the College of Dental Medicine.
  • "We envision that the KCU College of Dental Medicine will become a center of excellence in the region improving oral health and increasing access to needed oral health care."

AES Appoints Gerard M. Anderson to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the appointment of Gerard M. "Gerry" Anderson to its Board of Directors, effective July 17, 2023.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the appointment of Gerard M. "Gerry" Anderson to its Board of Directors, effective July 17, 2023.
  • Anderson has more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector, with expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence and public policy.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Gerry as a new Director to the AES Board.
  • Gerry is a proven leader with years of experience in the energy industry and will be an invaluable asset to the Board," said John B. Morse, Jr., AES Chairman.

Canada’s inaugural National Day Against Gun Violence promotes prevention and healing

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Simultaneously, Ontario was also the first province to take action moving towards recognition of a gun violence awareness day.

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  • Simultaneously, Ontario was also the first province to take action moving towards recognition of a gun violence awareness day.
  • These declarations represent a significant step to mitigate the growing risk of gun violence.
  • To reduce gun violence risks, the inaugural National Day Against Gun Violence promotes prevention, intervention and healing.

Chicago origins

    • Gun Violence Awareness Day are related to a specific shooting in Chicago.
    • She was one of at least 412 gun violence deaths in Chicago that year.
    • Given that this shooting occurred less than one mile from Obama’s Chicago home, the presidential family took a special interest in this tragedy.

Canadian impact

    • Rather, it grew out of the recognition that too many Canadians are being impacted by gun violence, and is related to a combination of factors.
    • Organizations ranging from the Danforth Families for Safe Communities to the Zero Gun Violence Movement support this nascent social movement.
    • Media coverage of the inaugural day reflected the reality that any discussion regarding the role of guns in Canadian society is a political lightning rod.

Formal recognition

    • His announcement was backstopped by a formal Federal Government Proclamation.
    • In addition, Ontario was the first province to take concurrent action with a formal Day Against Gun Violence.

Disaster mitigation

    • The increasing number of Canadians who are being directly and indirectly impacted by gun violence is a disaster unfolding in slow motion.
    • The inaugural National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada can be considered as a form of disaster mitigation.
    • In general, disaster mitigation includes a wide variety of measures taken before a disastrous event occurs.

Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario - Responding to First Nation Attacks on Ontario Métis and Métis Denialism

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Monday, June 19, 2023

"Ontario Regional Chief Fox and [MNO President] Belcourt said that they expect the government to live up to its commitment to the constitutionally recognized aboriginal people in Ontario -- the First Nations and the Metis Nation."

Key Points: 
  • Over 30 years ago, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) fought Ontario's denialism of Métis history, existence, and rights in the courts for over a decade.
  • That same year, the MNO and COO jointly lobbied the government for Métis and First Nations rights.
  • It is about recognizing Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis governance operations, and Métis child and family services.
  • In the same vein, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and Canada have recognized the MNO and Ontario Métis communities.

New Report Identifies Greenspace Policies as Key Solutions to Help Cities Improve Health Outcomes

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The report includes research highlighting disparities in greenspace access, provides case studies of cities leading in equitable greenspace investments, and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all families across the country have access to public land and nature.

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  • The report includes research highlighting disparities in greenspace access, provides case studies of cities leading in equitable greenspace investments, and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all families across the country have access to public land and nature.
  • “There is this interconnection between physical health, environmental health and mental health that influences overall wellness.
  • In CityHealth’s 2022 policy assessment , 20 cities earned gold, 13 earned silver and 14 earned bronze individual medals for their Greenspace policies.
  • Together with visionary city leaders, CityHealth helps cities adopt policies that can make their communities healthy and resolve critical health disparities—now and decades down the road.

XiFin Enlists Former CVS Health Physician Executive in Advocacy Efforts to Advance Healthcare Access and Equity via Expanded Coverage of Pharmacy Clinical Services

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Dr. Rhee serves as a physician executive across the healthcare industry, and most recently, was Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.

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  • Dr. Rhee serves as a physician executive across the healthcare industry, and most recently, was Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.
  • Dr. Rhee’s work will include support for passage of bipartisan legislation in Congress, the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R.
  • While at HRSA and NIH, he led numerous national initiatives related to prevention, health care quality, research, health equity and public health.
  • Joining Dr. Rhee in the discussion are Jane Hermansen, Manager, Outreach and Network Development, Mayo Clinic, and Dean Braun, Senior Vice President, OmniSYS | XiFin Pharmacy Solutions.

Dr. Kyu Rhee Joins Wisdo as a Senior Medical Advisor to Support Loneliness Reduction AI-Driven Peer Support Platform

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health, has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor. A purpose-driven physician executive, primary care doctor, and public health advocate, Dr. Rhee has spent over two decades in the nonprofit, public, and private healthcare sectors, including past leadership roles with IBM, HRSA, and NIH. Dr. Rhee will closely collaborate with Wisdo's leadership and board members, such as Dr. Dena Bravata and Brian Marcotte, to enhance Wisdo's position as the leading organization in combating the detrimental effects of loneliness and social isolation on health outcomes, costs, and engagement.In May 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, released the first-ever Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor.
  • Today, over 50% of adults suffer from loneliness making it more prevalent than obesity, mental health, and diabetes.
  • Rhee was most recently Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.
  • Wisdo, now with the added support of Dr. Rhee, continues our commitments to addressing this concern by changing the quality, depth, and health of human-to-human connections."

10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Begins

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Day one of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) saw global leaders across the world of patient safety call for an increased urgency in addressing the issue of preventable harm within healthcare.

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  • Day one of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit presented by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) saw global leaders across the world of patient safety call for an increased urgency in addressing the issue of preventable harm within healthcare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601006140/en/
    Joe Kiani, founder of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, speaks at the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in Newport Beach, California.
  • His team worked with patient safety experts from around the world to create Actionable Evidence-Based Practices (AEBP) that address the top challenges.
  • The Foundation's annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit brings together all stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, medical technology companies, government employers, and private payers.

Found Adds Healthcare Luminary Dr. Kyu Rhee to Medical Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Rhee will work closely with Found’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rekha Kumar , as well as the company’s current Medical Advisory Board members Dr. Judith Korner , Dr. Larry Cheskin , Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai and Dr. Shawn Cole in strengthening Found’s position at the forefront of clinical obesity care.
  • Classified as a chronic disease almost a decade ago, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death, after smoking.
  • We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Rhee to our team and look forward to his guidance and collaboration.”

REPEAT - MEDIA ADVISORY: Results of Huge People’s Referendum to stop the privatization of Ontario’s public hospitals to be announced

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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  • Contact: Albert Dupuis 613-808-7710, [email protected]
    Chatham-Kent: Outside the front entrance of Sydenham District Hospital in Wallaceburg at 10 a.m.
  • Contact: Shirley Roebuck 226-402 2724, [email protected]
    Alexandria: In front of Glengarry District Memorial Hospital at 10 a.m.
  • Contact Bonnie Roe 705-457-6579, [email protected]
    ** ADDITION Hamilton: Hamilton General Hospital, corner of Barton St and Victoria Ave at 11:30 a.m.
  • Contact Patrick Hannon 519-796-0410, [email protected]
    In January, the Ford government announced plans to move forward with the privatization of the core services from our local public hospitals.