Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP CREATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WITH HBCU MEDICAL SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • Donations will provide over 50 students with scholarships across the four medical campuses that will be granted this year.
  • By investing in HBCU Medical Schools, TFMC helps to ensure the cultural competency and literacy needed to improve patient access, care, and outcomes.
  • The Universal Music Group Medical Scholarship will help ease the financial burden for deserving students."

Servicon Board Chair Honored by the State of California for His Service to California and the Nation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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CULVER CITY, Calif., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The State of California and the California Assembly conferred an official resolution commending Servicon Board Chairman Michael Mahdesian for his career of service to the country, California, humanity, and the Armenian community. The resolution was delivered to Mahdesian by California State 46th Assembly District member and candidate for LA City Council, Adrin Nazarian, at the company's Culver City headquarters during its 50th anniversary celebration Friday, July 21.

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  • "I am extremely humbled to receive a resolution such as this from the great State of California, and I thank the assembly and Adrin Nazarian for this honor," Mahdesian says.
  • "My father was a first generation American who came of age during the Great Depression.
  • He also valued treating others with respect and helping elevate the people, community, and industry he so loved.
  • In 2000, Mahdesian returned to California and took on the role of Servicon board chair.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Lagina R. Scott, MD as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lagina R. Scott, MD, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lagina R. Scott, MD, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician.
  • Board-certified in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the doctor notes that ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.
  • Dr. Scott has served more than three years as a family physician with San Ysidro Health/Care View Clinic and also works on staff at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
  • The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor and is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services.

Mercy College Celebrates Honorees and Raises More Than $400,000 for Student Scholarships at its 42nd Annual Trustees' Gala

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Mercy College announced that it raised more than $400,000 at its 42nd Annual Trustees' Scholarship Gala to benefit student scholarships. Held at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, New York on May 4th, the event drew nearly 300 attendees, including community leaders, as well as Mercy trustees, students, Mercy and College of New Rochelle (CNR) alumni, faculty and staff, and friends who gathered in person and virtually to celebrate the evening's honorees and raise critical funds for students.

Key Points: 
  • Mercy College announced that it raised more than $400,000 at its 42nd Annual Trustees' Scholarship Gala to benefit student scholarships.
  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Mercy College announced that it raised more than $400,000 at its 42nd Annual Trustees' Scholarship Gala to benefit student scholarships.
  • "I'm so proud of how proud our alumni are for their degrees of Mercy College," said Tim Hall, president of Mercy College, who received a standing ovation.
  • "Mercy College has brought incredible resources to our community and to its students under President Hall," said Westchester County Legislator Imamura.

Wolters Kluwer Health Experts to Discuss Advanced Care Analytics and Empathic Patient Care at HIMSS23

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Experts from Wolters Kluwer Health will be guiding discussions and providing key insights into how the latest healthcare technology innovations are helping health systems to deliver the best patient care everywhere at HIMSS23.

Key Points: 
  • Experts from Wolters Kluwer Health will be guiding discussions and providing key insights into how the latest healthcare technology innovations are helping health systems to deliver the best patient care everywhere at HIMSS23.
  • Experts from Wolters Kluwer will be providing key insights into how healthcare leaders can deploy evidence-based technology to support better and more equitable health outcomes.
  • Topics up for discussion include:
    Wolters Kluwer is collaborating with Microsoft to take a deeper dive into clinician search activity and its potential to improve care.
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    Please visit Wolters Kluwer in Booth #431 to learn about our expert solutions and how they are helping achieve the Best Care Everywhere across the care continuum.

Lagina R. Scott, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagina R. Scott, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional in the medical field as a family physician.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lagina R. Scott, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Medical Professional in the medical field as a family physician.
  • She completed an internship and residency in family medicine at the Family Health Centers of San Diego.
  • She became board-certified in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
  • According to the doctor, ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Horizon Therapeutics plc Expands Commitment to Education Equity, STEAM Careers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Adding Meharry Medical College as Horizon Scholars Partner

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today expanded its commitment to education equity, science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) careers and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through its Horizon Scholars program, which now includes a student at Meharry Medical College.

Key Points: 
  • Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today expanded its commitment to education equity, science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) careers and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through its Horizon Scholars program, which now includes a student at Meharry Medical College.
  • The Horizon Scholars program provides scholarships to cover student debt burden while simultaneously offering professional mentorship, peer networking and internships and job opportunities for students.
  • Horizons partnership with Meharry Medical College is the companys most recent expansion of its commitment to education equity and promoting diversity within our future generation of STEAM leaders.
  • Meharry Medical College, founded in 1876, is the nations largest private, independent historically Black academic health sciences center dedicated to educating minority and other health professionals.

L.A. Care Health Plan - 25 Years Strong

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The health plan was founded in April of 1997 as part of California's two-plan model of Medi-Cal managed care in Los Angeles County. Since then, L.A. Care has grown from a 100-person organization serving more than 200,000 Medi-Cal recipients to a plan that employs more than 2,000 full-time employees and serves more than 2.7 million members in four product lines. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
  • L.A. Care Health Plan serves more than 2.5 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly operated health plan in the country.
  • L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal , L.A. Care Covered , L.A. Care Cal MediConnect Plan and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan , all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members.
  • L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County.

ServiconCares Funds Annual Gift of $75,000 to Students of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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CULVER CITY, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiconCares, the philanthropic division of Custodial and Infection-Prevention Leader Servicon, announced today the Mahdesian Family/ServiconCares Scholarship Fund for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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  • The ServiconCares Fund gives to those in need to create a better environment, supporting organizations that empower communities to stabilize and thrive.
  • Students do not have to be straight- A students but must demonstrate the ability to be successful in their field of study.
  • The University has Deans for the College of Medicine, College of Science and Health, Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing, and Student Affairs.
  • An annual gift of $75,000 will be made on or before December of each year to the Mahdesian Family/ServiconCares Scholarship Fund.

NFL To Hold Press Call on Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League (NFL) will hold a virtual press conference TODAY, Tuesday, May 24 at 12:30 PM ET to discuss and take questions on the launch of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which will provide medical students at HBCU medical schools with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff.  

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  • ATLANTA, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Football League (NFL) will hold a virtual press conference TODAY, Tuesday, May 24 at 12:30 PM ET to discuss and take questions on the launch of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which will provide medical students at HBCU medical schools with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff.
  • This program a joint initiative of the NFL, NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS), and the Professional Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS) aims to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine and over time.
  • The call will feature leaders from the NFL, NFLPS, PFATS and each of the participating HBCU medical schools.
  • Dr. Lisa Barkley, Family Medicine Department Chair and Residency Program Director at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
    Dr. Digna Forbes, Dean of the School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College
    Dr. Herman Taylor, Director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine