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American Council of Learned Societies Launches 2024 Leading Edge Fellowship Competition for Recent Humanities and Interpretive Social Sciences PhDs

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the 2024 competition for Leading Edge Fellowships, made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation. The program demonstrates the dynamic capacity of the humanities to advance justice and equity in society and illuminates career pathways for early-career PhDs beyond the academy.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the 2024 competition for Leading Edge Fellowships , made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation.
  • The program demonstrates the dynamic capacity of the humanities to advance justice and equity in society.
  • In 2024, the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program will offer 21 two-year fellowships with mission-driven nonprofits for recent humanities and interpretive social sciences PhDs.
  • Applicants for the Leading Edge Fellowship competition must have a PhD in the humanities or interpretive social sciences officially conferred by their university on or after September 1, 2019, and no later than August 31, 2024.

TEGAN AND SARA FOUNDATION AND GLMA LAUNCH LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE DIRECTORY

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tegan and Sara Foundation, the nonprofit started by award-winning musicians Tegan and Sara, alongside GLMA– Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, the foremost organization of LGBTQ+ medical professionals, are announcing the launch of the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory with key support and collaboration from global health service company Cigna. Additional support was provided by Google.

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  • DEVELOPED WITH SUPPORT FROM CIGNA, THE DIRECTORY PROVIDES RESOURCE FOR LGBTQ+ PATIENTS AFFECTED BY HEALTHCARE ACCESS DISPARITIES
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tegan and Sara Foundation, the nonprofit started by award-winning musicians Tegan and Sara, alongside GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, the foremost organization of LGBTQ+ medical professionals, are announcing the launch of the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory with key support and collaboration from global health service company Cigna.
  • The directory, developed by Tegan and Sara Foundation, GLMA and Cigna, will reach vital and diverse audiences of medical professionals and LGBTQ+ patients in need of care.
  • Over 15 years ago, GLMA built the very first directory of LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals.
  • Tegan and Sara Foundation (TSF) was founded in 2016 by Tegan and Sara to address inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ women.

Psychiatrist Laura Erickson-Schroth Joins The Jed Foundation as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Jed Foundation (JED) has appointed a Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, effective May 1.

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  • The Jed Foundation (JED) has appointed a Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, effective May 1.
  • We are thrilled that Laura accepted this critical role, said Benghiat.
  • The Jed Foundation is at the forefront of youth mental health and suicide prevention, with comprehensive and evidence-based interventions that strengthen schools, equip individuals, and shape culture, said Dr. Erickson-Schroth.
  • JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nations teens and young adults.

Steven B. Orr, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • As an Orthopedist specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedics, Dr. Orr is highly respected in his field.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of piano playing.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.

Matan Yemini is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 28, 2022

MILBURN, N.J., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matan Yemini is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Infertility Specialist in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work at Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause.

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  • MILBURN, N.J., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matan Yemini is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Infertility Specialist in the Medical field and in acknowledgment of his work at Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause.
  • Dr. Yemini is one of two physicians at the Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause.
  • Dr. Yemini first attended Jerusalem's Hadassah Hebrew University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978.
  • During that time, Dr. Yemini furthered his training with Reproductive Endocrinology at Kaplan Medical Center's Division of Reproductive Medicine.

Steven B. Orr, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • He specialized in hand and upper extremity surgeries, including conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of playing the piano.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.

Leading Health Equity Organizations Urge Congress to Support the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, health equity organizations, led by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), urged Congressional leaders to support the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act ( S. 1873 / H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, health equity organizations, led by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), urged Congressional leaders to support the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act ( S. 1873 / H.R.
  • "Multi-cancer early detection technologies have the potential to shift the early cancer detection paradigm for everyone.
  • We applaud the more than 130 Congressional leaders who have recognized this and co-sponsored the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
  • The National Minority Quality Forum assists health care providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities.

Steven B. Orr, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, September 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • He specialized in hand and upper extremity surgeries, including conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of playing the piano.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.