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Boston Architectural College Names New Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces Lindsay Hummer as its new vice president of institutional advancement to oversee and lead operations of Institutional Advancement, including supervision of all development staff, fundraising, alumni affairs, advancement services, and grants.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces Lindsay Hummer as its new vice president of institutional advancement to oversee and lead operations of Institutional Advancement, including supervision of all development staff, fundraising, alumni affairs, advancement services, and grants.
  • She also served as national manager, corporate partnership development at JDRF International (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
  • I look forward to partnering with President Daas,his leadership team, new colleagues, and the diverse and gifted BAC alumni and friend community," said Hummer.
  • Founded in 1889, The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an internationally recognized institution with a diverse student and alumni population representing more than 54 countries.

Mayors, City Leaders Convene to Address Systemic Inequities and Improve Health

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayors and city leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C. today for the inaugural "Cities of Opportunity Solutions Forum" to explore policy solutions and systemic innovations that address social determinants of health, reduce inequities, and advance equality and economic development within their communities. The Forum is being hosted by the National League of Cities, Urban Institute, and Evidence for Action, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Mayors and city leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C. today for the inaugural Cities of Opportunity Solutions Forum.
  • "There are glaring differences in residents' health, well-being, and life expectancy from city to city and neighborhood to neighborhood," said Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities.
  • Other topics include pathways towards racial equity and how philanthropy, government, and health organizations can come together to address concentrated disparities.
  • "We hope that city leaders can learn from one another in this format and ultimately improve population health equity, so all residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible."

Special Edition of Journal of Dental Education Focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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With an eye on fostering positive change, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a special edition of its peer-reviewed journal focusing entirely on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in dental education.

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  • With an eye on fostering positive change, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a special edition of its peer-reviewed journal focusing entirely on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in dental education.
  • Likewise, it led to a national increase in awareness of social justice gaps and pointed to the opportunity to transform health care education.
  • We were delighted to assemble and highlight the pioneering work of forward-thinking scholars who set a vision for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in dental education.
  • Im very proud that the Journal of Dental Education is expanding the conversation on this topic with a powerful special issue.

Acenda awarded $1 million grant by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to launch New Jersey's first public health institute

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to make New Jersey a healthier, more equitable state took a major step forward today with the announcement that Acenda Integrated Health will serve as the "incubator" organization to launch the state's first public health institute.

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  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) awarded a two-year, $1 million grant to Acenda, a statewide nonprofit organization based in Glassboro, to serve as administrative, operational, and strategic home for the development of New Jersey's public health institute, the first nationwide with a mission to advance health equity.
  • "Acenda looks forward to working with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and New Jersey's health leadership to incubate an innovative and impactful public health institute that leads the nation in its focus on health equity," said Melissa Fox, Acenda's chief operating officer.
  • "I look forward to seeing Acenda Integrated Health fill the incubator role that will lead to the launch of New Jersey's first public health institute."
  • "The National Network of Public Health Institutes welcomes Acenda Integrated Health as incubator of a New Jersey public health institute," said Erin Marziale, NNPHI Senior Director of Network Engagement.

FILM SCREENING OF "WHO CARES: A NURSE'S FIGHT FOR EQUITY" FEATURES FARGO NURSE WHITNEY FEAR

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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FARGO, N.D., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The groundbreaking documentary, Who Cares: A Nurse's Fight for Equity, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and filmed in Fargo one year ago, is being screened at the Fargo Theatre on Monday, September 19, 2022, with area nurses, health leaders, and nursing students in attendance.

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  • The documentary centers on psychiatric nurse practitioner Whitney Fear, who practices at Family Healthcare, a federally qualified health center in Fargo.
  • Fear says people's experiences, where they live, and trauma all shape their health and the care they receive.
  • "In my role as a nurse, I believe everyone deserves the same level of care no matter where they're from, what they've been through in life, or who they are," Fear says.
  • Directed by Jordan Fein and produced by Alkemy X, the film captures the difference Fear makes with personalized, empathetic, and holistic care.

Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.

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  • Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend a warm welcome to Dr. Watkins, said IS Board Chair Fred Blackwell, president and CEO of the San Francisco Foundation.
  • I am deeply honored to become the leader of an organization that catalyzes social mission-focused organizations to advance the common good, said Dr. Watkins.
  • Dr. Watkins understands the history and potential of Independent Sector, said Reedy, IS Board treasurer and president of the Bush Foundation.

SPOT APPOINTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spot, one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denny Darrow as the company's new Senior Vice President for Human Resources.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spot, one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denny Darrow as the company's new Senior Vice President for Human Resources.
  • With more than 24 years of leadership experience in the human resources field, Darrow has led the human resources function in private, public and government sector businesses.
  • In prior roles, Darrow has served as the Vice President for Human Resources at Celadon Group and Purdue University.
  • For more information, visit Spot's website at spotinc.comand follow Spot on social media: Facebook (Spot), Twitter (SpotFreight), LinkedIn (Spot Freight), Instagram (spotfreight), and TikTok (spotfreight).

Four out of Every 10 Gun Deaths in Cities Are Suicides

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four out of every 10 gun-related deaths in cities were suicides, an 11 percent increase since 2014, finds an analysis of firearm deaths in more than 750 U.S. cities from 2014 through 2020. Firearm homicide rates in cities also increased approximately 18 percent, with a steep increase in 2020.*

Key Points: 
  • The analysis of firearm suicides revealed the following findings:
    Though homicide deaths in cities capture most of the headlines and public attention, nearly half (four out of every 10) of gun deaths in cities are, in fact, suicides.
  • Cities in states with the strongest gun violence prevention laws have about half the rate of gun suicides as those in states with the weakest laws.
  • Cities with the most gun shops experience nearly four times higher gun suicide rates than those with the fewest, signaling the importance of expanding cities' gun violence prevention efforts to include local gun dealers in addition to stemming illegal guns.
  • Cities with the highest rates of gun suicides include Bradenton, Florida; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Sarasota, Florida; and Grand Junction, Colorado.

Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group Now Accepting Nominations for the Annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costs of Care, a leading nonprofit dedicated to cultivating change agents who will lead the creation of a more affordable and equitable health system, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality, is now accepting nominations for the fifth annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO. This award was created to recognize a hospital and/or health system CEO who has demonstrated courageous and ethical leadership addressing the twin issues of affordability and quality of health care in their community. The recipient of this year's award will be prominently recognized at The Leapfrog Group's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, which will take place in-person on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Past recipients of the Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO include the most recent recipient Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and President of Dartmouth Health in New Hampshire; Mr. Carl S. Armato, President and CEO of Novant Health in North Carolina; Mr. John A. DiAngelo, former President and CEO of Inspira Health in New Jersey; and Gary S. Kaplan, M.D., former Chairman and CEO of Virginia Mason in Seattle, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • The Outstanding Healthcare CEO award is named in honor of Steven Schroeder, MD, Distinguished Professor of Health and Health Care at the University of California San Francisco and former President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
  • Dr. Schroeder has spent five decades inspiring and mentoring leaders to forcefully advocate for better quality and more affordable health care, and he has inspired leaders of both Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group.
  • Last year's Steven Schroeder Award was presented to Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and President of Dartmouth Health in New Hampshire.
  • For more information on how to nominate a CEO for the prestigious Steven Schroeder Award, please visit Costs of Care .

Founder of Illumination Foundation Paul Leon Launches National Healthcare & Housing Advisors

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.

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  • Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
  • In 2021, Illumination Foundation was listed among the top ten nonprofits in Orange County.
  • Leon serves on advisory committees including the UC Irvine School of Nursing and the Mental Health Association of Orange County.
  • Our work will highlight integrative strategies modeling best practices in housing, healthcare, and homeless services delivery as we help build the future of housing and healthcare.