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Political Agendas Should Be Expunged from Medical Care, Writes Physician, in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

“In the purported pursuit of ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI), schools are segregating children by race for certain activities and lessons.

Key Points: 
  • “In the purported pursuit of ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI), schools are segregating children by race for certain activities and lessons.
  • Concern for the health of Blacks and other minorities is often a cloak for a radical leftist political agenda, Dr. Singleton explains.
  • “Fortunately, most physicians adhere to old-school DEI—dignity, excellence, and integrity—in providing great medical care to our patients,” she concludes.
  • The Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons is published by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) , a national organization representing physicians in all specialties since 1943.

The 15 White Coats Partners with Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore, Powered by Cummins, to Bring African-American Literature to Martindale-Brightwood Schools

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The 15 White Coats started after a photo of 15 Tulane School of Medicine African-American medical students posing in front of plantation slave quarters went viral.

Key Points: 
  • The 15 White Coats started after a photo of 15 Tulane School of Medicine African-American medical students posing in front of plantation slave quarters went viral.
  • Moreover, nearly 10,000 15 White Coats photos have been distributed to schools, students, institutions, and businesses worldwide.
  • Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore is a bookstore on wheels sharing stories that uplift Black life, Black heritage, and Black joy.
  • We will display boxes containing 15 curated books for K-3rd graders as designed by The 15 White Coats & Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore.

Harmony Biosciences Announces Winners of Patients at the Heart and Progress at the Heart on Third Annual World Narcolepsy Day

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Initiated in 2021, Progress at the Heart supports innovative programs that address disparities, injustice, and inequities in the rare disease and sleep disorder community.

Key Points: 
  • Initiated in 2021, Progress at the Heart supports innovative programs that address disparities, injustice, and inequities in the rare disease and sleep disorder community.
  • "We are so inspired by the diverse and inventive programs submitted for this year's Patients and Progress at the Heart programs," said Cate McCanless, SVP, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy.
  • The company chose to announce the winners on World Narcolepsy Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for this sleep disorder globally.
  • The first Patients at the Heart program awarded $65,000 to four organizations, which was increased to $74,000 in 2020.