New York Academy of Medicine

The New York Academy of Medicine Announces 2023 Annual Award Recipients

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) will present its prestigious, historic annual awards at a virtual event on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

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  • New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) will present its prestigious, historic annual awards at a virtual event on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
  • Recipients of this award over the years have included Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, Elaine Fuchs, Harold Varmus, David Biltmore, and Réne Dubos.
  • Recent recipients of this award over the years include Kizzmekia Corbett, Barney Graham, William Gruber, Philip A. Pizzo, and David Hamburg.
  • Recent recipients of this award over the years include James Flynn, George E. Thibault, Claire Fagin, and Margaret Mahoney.

Stephen Ferrara Assumes Presidency of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Monday, June 26, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest professional membership organization representing the nation's 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs), is pleased to announce Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, as the association's new president.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the largest professional membership organization representing the nation's 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs), is pleased to announce Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, as the association's new president.
  • We look forward to his leadership as more and more patients choose nurse practitioners as their health care provider."
  • Ferrara formerly served as executive director of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.

WHAM CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1993 NIH REVITALIZATION ACT TO ENSURE WOMEN INCLUDED IN RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi kicked off a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 to acknowledge the contributions of the extraordinary leaders who spearheaded the successful legislation thirty years ago which established the inclusion of women in clinical trials and research. The celebration was hosted by WHAM (Women's Health Access Matters) and featured a private luncheon and roundtable dialogue in Washington D.C.

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  • The celebration was hosted by WHAM (Women's Health Access Matters) and featured a private luncheon and roundtable dialogue in Washington D.C.
  • This was followed by a roundtable discussion with twenty of WHAM's partners and thought leaders to develop and steer an action plan for the future, implementing change in #3Not30 years.
  • "While the Revitalization Act was a step forward for sex-based equity in health research, there has not been enough progress since this momentous event," said WHAM Founder and CEO Carolee Lee.
  • And follow WHAM throughout the year on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay updated the #3Not30 campaign and the latest in women's health research.

Mount Sinai Awarded Grant to Assess Music's Impact on Well-Being, Depression

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mount Sinai Health System Assessment of Music Experiences in Navigating Depression (AMEND Lab) at the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to investigate how music and music therapy can influence mood and alter depression symptoms across vulnerable populations.

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  • "A cornerstone of the study is 'social prescribing,' a concept that is widely used in Europe," Dr. Loewy explained.
  • "It involves thinking of music less as a recreational activity, and more as a foundational prescription for everyday life.
  • The study will also involve working one-on-one with individuals with clinical depression to explore in depth how music therapy impacts their depression.
  • Additional partners in the NEA-funded study include Cooper Union, Third Street Music School, Young Adults Institute, and Lincoln Center Moments.

Mount Sinai's Chief Nurse Executive Appointed to the New York Academy of Medicine Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System, has been appointed to the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)'s Board of Trustees. Dr. Oliver's appointment was officially ratified by the full Board at a meeting held yesterday at the NYAM followed by a dinner.

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  • Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System, has been appointed to the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)'s Board of Trustees.
  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System, has been appointed to the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)'s Board of Trustees.
  • NYAM's Board of Trustees consists of 19 members, who represent various sectors including health care, finance, marketing, business, law, education, and more.
  • "I'm honored to be appointed to the New York Academy of Medicine's Board of Trustees and am proud to represent Mount Sinai and our nurses in this space," Dr. Oliver said.

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL MASTER PLAN FOR AGING IN NEW YORK STATE

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

New York, NY, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In support of the recent Executive Order by Governor Kathy Hochul to establish New York State’s first Master Plan for Aging (MPA), The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has released its latest convening report “ Creating an Age-friendly Plan for the New York State Master Plan for Aging.

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  • New York, NY, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In support of the recent Executive Order by Governor Kathy Hochul to establish New York State’s first Master Plan for Aging (MPA), The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has released its latest convening report “ Creating an Age-friendly Plan for the New York State Master Plan for Aging.
  • On June 21, 2022, the Center for Healthy Aging at NYAM convened more than 150 stakeholders from across New York State and around the country to learn about the New York Master Plan for Aging (MPA) process and to provide critical input on what will be included in the plan.
  • “NYAM is pleased to present this timely report that summarizes our convening that will support New York’s Master Plan for Aging.
  • We look forward to working with the NYS Master Plan for Aging Council and the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to ensure that the plan reflects the proceedings of this summit.” —Elana Kieffer, Director, Center for Healthy Aging, The New York Academy of Medicine
    “The New York State Master Plan on Aging Coalition commends and appreciates the NYAM report.

Top NYC Surgeon, Mark Zoland MD, FACS of Core Surgical Speaks at New York Academy of Medicine

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently, the New York Academy of Medicine hosted Dr. Mark Zoland for an informative lecture at the conference "Hip Preservation- 20 years experience." As a specialist in this area, he helped to provide insight and a diagnostic algorithm for medical professionals regarding the causes and treatment of groin and pelvic pain after hip surgery.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently, the New York Academy of Medicine hosted Dr. Mark Zoland for an informative lecture at the conference "Hip Preservation- 20 years experience."
  • Dr. Mark Zoland graduated from Columbia University and earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College.
  • Dr. Zoland leads an elite medical team at Core Surgical in New York City and has presented at institutions such as Harvard, Hospital for Special Surgery, Columbia, and Cornell.
  • To schedule a consultation with Dr. Mark Zoland or for more information about Core Surgical, please visit http://www.coresurgicalmd.com or call (212) 628-8771.

American Hair Research Society Hosts Hybrid Alopecia Areata Summit "New Pathways, New Treatments", December 10-11, 2022, in New York City

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • WHO: Alopecia Areata Summit "New Pathways, New Treatments" organized by the American Hair Research Society; Co-Chaired by Angela M. Christiano, PhD, Columbia University; Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD, Cleveland Clinic; Maria Hordinsky, MD, University of Minnesota; and Antonella Tosti, MD, University of Miami.
  • Attendees may use their leisure time to enjoy New York City decked out for the holidays.
  • Keynote on "Cytokines, Jakinibs and Autoimmune Diseases," John J. O'Shea, MD, NIH/ NIAMS Scientific Director
    Keynote on "Is JAK All There is?
  • WHY: The goal of the Alopecia Areata Summit is to provide scientific and clinical education that can be immediately incorporated into clinical practice to improve outcomes for patients with alopecia areata.

Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences and Events in November 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Andreas Dre Neumann, Chief Creative Director, is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion entitled, Profiling the Modern Cannabis Consumer on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.

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  • Andreas Dre Neumann, Chief Creative Director, is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion entitled, Profiling the Modern Cannabis Consumer on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
  • ET in the Hosack Hall Conference Room at New York Academy of Medicine located at 1216 5th Avenue, New York, New York.
  • 11th Annual MJBizCon 2022 is being held from November 15-18, 2022.
  • For more information about the events or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Jushis management, please contact Jushis Investor Relations at [email protected] .