Social medicine

NYU Langone Health Awarded $13 Million to Create National Center to Promote Diabetes Equity Research

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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To generate more community-engaged diabetes research, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has pledged $13 million to NYU Langone Health, Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Health System, and UCLA School of Medicine to create the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Equity Research (CEDER), the first of its kind.

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  • To generate more community-engaged diabetes research, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has pledged $13 million to NYU Langone Health, Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Health System, and UCLA School of Medicine to create the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Equity Research (CEDER), the first of its kind.
  • Co-led by Nadia Islam, PhD, associate professor in the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone, CEDER will create a centralized national infrastructure designed to foster community engagement and participation of diverse populations in Type 2 diabetes research.
  • "It is our hope that everyone committed to advancing equity in diabetes research and care can access the support and mentorship they need."
  • CEDER is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Montefiore Awarded $2 Million New York State Department of Health Grant to Advance the Education and Training of Community Health Workers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There is growing recognition that community health workers (CHWs), local experts who fill gaps between medical care and social services, represent an enormous opportunity to address challenges in healthcare access and improve overall health outcomes. Despite their importance, inconsistencies in education and training prevent CHWs from reaching their full potential. The Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore has received a $2 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to create a robust program that can serve as a new model for prospective and current CHW instruction and support.

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  • Despite their importance, inconsistencies in education and training prevent CHWs from reaching their full potential.
  • The Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore has received a $2 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to create a robust program that can serve as a new model for prospective and current CHW instruction and support.
  • The CHWI at Montefiore launched in 2021, and to date, CHWs completed certificate training through Hostos Community College.
  • Most basic CHW training programs include approximately 81 hours of educational activities and 80 hours of on-the-job training.

The Harvard Medical School Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health program presents Portraying HIV & AIDS in the Media: How Far Have We Come?

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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This event is sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health program in the Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.

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  • This event is sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health program in the Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.
  • The Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health is the only master's degree program in the United States to offer evidence-based, multidisciplinary storytelling and an arts-driven curriculum focusing on health interventions.
  • In the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, she directs the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery program.
  • We invite you to learn more about these programs in the Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.

World-Renowned Scientist and Researcher Yaron Tomer, MD, named the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Einstein

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaron Tomer, MD, has been named the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine , effective October 2nd, 2023.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaron Tomer, MD, has been named the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine , effective October 2nd, 2023.
  • As Dean, Dr. Tomer will lead this research-intensive medical school comprised of more than 1,900 full-time faculty to further advance its research, education, diversity, community engagement, and philanthropic missions.
  • Dr. Tomer will ensure Einstein continues its national leadership in biomedical research support, while offering one of the nation's largest programs for medical education.
  • His leadership will foster an environment that will prepare students and faculty to make lasting contributions to science."

Community Health Worker Institute at Montefiore Fills Gaps Between Medical & Social Needs

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The delivery of healthcare services, while important, represents only 20% of the factors that contribute to a person's health status. In contrast, social determinants of health (SDOH)—conditions that people are born into, work and live in that impact health outcomes (e.g. housing, transportation, education)—are widely recognized as having the most significant influence on a person's health. Despite their importance, SDOH are understudied and resources to address them within the healthcare system are rare. But that's starting to change.

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  • In contrast, social determinants of health (SDOH)—conditions that people are born into, work and live in that impact health outcomes (e.g.
  • The Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore, launched in 2021, is establishing a model to address SDOH within an academic health system.
  • The CHWI embeds local experts, known as community health workers (CHWs), into clinical teams to fill the gaps between medical care and social services in the Bronx.
  • Reflecting the background, language, and lived experience of the Bronx community they serve, the CHWs at Montefiore are frontline public health workers who serve as trusted members of the community.

WCG MAGI Announces: Advance Pricing Ends April 21 for WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Long considered the best value in clinical research, WCG MAGI provides attendees access to more than 45 sessions addressing the biggest challenges in clinical trials and showcasing innovation that is igniting change throughout the industry. The best value in clinical research is at its best value now, with Advance pricing savings of $200 off registration.

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  • Advance pricing ends April 21 for WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference — 2023 East.
  • This unique 3.5-day event connects more than 600 clinical research professionals who share a deep commitment to ensuring the quality, compliance, and efficiency of clinical research that is needed to advance the delivery of therapies and devices that impact patients' lives.
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Long considered the best value in clinical research, WCG MAGI provides attendees access to more than 45 sessions addressing the biggest challenges in clinical trials and showcasing innovation that is igniting change throughout the industry.
  • The best value in clinical research is at its best value now, with Advance pricing savings of $200 off registration.

Investigating Neighborhood Redevelopment's Impact on Heart Health in the Bronx

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood redevelopment, which transforms low-income neighborhoods through rezoning, new construction and renovation, can lead to health benefits, such as greater access to fresh produce, improved housing, and more green spaces. But these advantages may not extend to all area residents. More information is needed about the impact of redevelopment, also known as urban renewal, on health, particularly if it contributes to inequities among middle-aged and older adults. 

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  • More information is needed about the impact of redevelopment, also known as urban renewal, on health, particularly if it contributes to inequities among middle-aged and older adults.
  • "Neighborhood redevelopment is a powerful tool to transform an area, but we need to learn how it affects human health, for good or ill," said Dr.
  • Chambers, professor and director of research in the department of family and social medicine and professor of epidemiology & population health and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences .
  • The grant, titled "Bronx Neighborhood Redevelopment and CVD in mid-life and older adults," is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the NIH (1R01HL166318).

Ariadne Labs Announces 2022-2023 Spark Grant Recipients

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ariadne Labs today announced five recipients of the Ariadne Labs Spark Grant innovation awards for the 2022-2023 year. The Spark Grant program provides support for new and early-stage ideas focused on making health care safer, more integrated, and more equitable for all patients. Now in its tenth year, the program has funded more than 20 projects. 

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  • Five grants will support early-stage ideas to make health care safer, more integrated, and more equitable
    BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ariadne Labs today announced five recipients of the Ariadne Labs Spark Grant innovation awards for the 2022-2023 year.
  • The Spark Grant program provides support for new and early-stage ideas focused on making health care safer, more integrated, and more equitable for all patients.
  • The 2022-2023 recipients of the Ariadne Labs Spark Grant innovation awards are:
    Rose Molina, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School; Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and The Dimock Center; Core Faculty at Ariadne Labs
    Evidence suggests that individuals with limited English language proficiency experience lower quality maternal health care due to structural barriers and communication challenges.
  • In 2021 a Spark Grant funded initial work to develop a checklist to triage potential candidates for EVT.

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security hosts third Food Security Symposium

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Accelerating action on food insecurity in Canada, impacting 5.8 million people

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  • Accelerating action on food insecurity in Canada, impacting 5.8 million people
    TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") hosted its annual Food Security Symposium on Tuesday, bringing together more than 130 participants from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors representing a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and interests.
  • Global stressors, an unprecedented pandemic, and record-high costs of living are resulting in unprecedented food bank use and increasing food insecurity.
  • Dr. Andrew Boozary, Founding Executive Director, UHN Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine
    "When I was a young food security advocate, I felt overwhelmed by the magnitude of improving food security and food sovereignty.
  • Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion, NOSM University
    The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

'Davos of digital wellbeing' gets underway with ambition to drive greater understanding of digital harms

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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It is hoped that the exchange of ideas and knowledge can help to inspire tangible change in how we interact with, regulate and design digital platforms.

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  • It is hoped that the exchange of ideas and knowledge can help to inspire tangible change in how we interact with, regulate and design digital platforms.
  • The headline speakers include:
    Mo Gawdat, Author, Entrepreneur and Former Chief Business Officer, Google [X]
    Ross Farrelly, PhD, Director Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, IBM
    H.H.
  • Through a compelling series of programs, performances, exhibitions, events and initiatives, Ithra creates world-class experiences across its interactive public spaces.
  • Follow Ithra on social media: Facebook ( King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture ), Twitter ( @Ithra ) and Instagram ( @Ithra ) #Ithra