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Guidehouse Honored with Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce it has been chosen as the recipient of the Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH).

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce it has been chosen as the recipient of the Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH).
  • The Don Strong Community Partner Award is presented to organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing public health initiatives and promoting the well-being of communities worldwide.
  • Guidehouse received this prestigious recognition in support of its partnership with the Milken Institute SPH, and steadfast support of the school's mission to educate and train future leaders in public health.
  • Guidehouse was celebrated at the Community Partner Appreciation Event on April 4 at the Milken Institute SPH.

Define Ventures Welcomes Frank Williams as Venture Partner

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Define Ventures, the largest firm focused on early-stage digital health companies, today announced veteran healthcare leader Frank Williams has joined its team as venture partner. Williams, who is the co-founder of Evolent Health and served as the company's CEO and chairman, will play a pivotal role in partnering with category-defining digital health companies and their exceptional entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. This announcement follows the firm raising $460 million in 2023 across two new funds.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Define Ventures , the largest firm focused on early-stage digital health companies, today announced veteran healthcare leader Frank Williams has joined its team as venture partner.
  • "I've been really impressed with the Define team and who they've chosen to partner with.
  • "Frank has an unmatched track record in this industry, both as an incredible leader and extraordinary operator," said Lynne Chou O'Keefe, founder and managing partner at Define Ventures.
  • Define Ventures also has a deep bench of strategic advisors across healthcare, consumer, and tech to provide guidance in creating and scaling industry-leading companies.

Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home.

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  • This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home.
  • The UK government cites concerns about the risk to mental health associated with using cannabis as a justification for supporting prohibition.

Cannabis and mental health

  • There is extensive research exploring the relationship between cannabis and mental health problems, such as psychosis.
  • The evidence suggests that some people may be more vulnerable than others to developing psychosis through cannabis use.
  • The risk to mental health associated with cannabis, then, is relatively low.

Alcohol and tobacco: regulated but riskier

  • Unlike cannabis, alcohol is regulated in the UK.
  • As with cannabis, there are risks to mental health as a consequence of using alcohol.
  • The risk of developing depression among heavy alcohol use is significant: one in two will experience depression.
  • So despite alcohol being regulated or legal, the risks to a person’s mental health are greater than those posed by cannabis.

Public health

  • In contrast, German policy reform includes a public health education programme which aims to reduce the risks of using cannabis.
  • In 2007, when the Labour government introduced a ban on smoking in public areas, this wasn’t supported by many people.
  • The risks to health from using cannabis, then, are relatively small compared to regulated drugs such as alcohol and tobacco.
  • As the UK public finances continue to be squeezed, particularly around the NHS, persisting with the prohibition of cannabis is a missed opportunity for the nation’s health and a costly policy for its public services.


Mark Monaghan receives funding from UK Government, Cabinet Office and the ESRC. He has in the past received funding from the Nuffield Foundation. Ian Hamilton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Keep America Beautiful Kicks off the 2024 Great American Cleanup

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Stamford, CT, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keep America Beautiful® today officially kicks off its 2024 Great American Cleanup®, the annual spring-cleaning event in which 300,000 Americans are expected to take part in activities to pick up litter and green their communities between now and the first day of summer.

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  • Stamford, CT, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keep America Beautiful® today officially kicks off its 2024 Great American Cleanup®, the annual spring-cleaning event in which 300,000 Americans are expected to take part in activities to pick up litter and green their communities between now and the first day of summer.
  • “Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we set a cleanup record in 2023, and we’re aiming to break that record in 2024,” said Keep America Beautiful President and CEO Jennifer Lawson.
  • But Keep America Beautiful officials say the impact of the cleanup goes far beyond simply making communities look nicer.
  • Sponsors for the 2024 Great American Cleanup include Altria, Cox, Diageo, Dow, McDonald's, Reynolds American, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, and Yuengling.

Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., named chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.
  • He comes to Children’s National from UC Davis Health and UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, CA, and will start in September.
  • After a national search, Dr. Kuppermann stood out for his exceptional contributions to clinical and academic research, focusing on pediatric emergency care, and his dedication to mentorship.
  • He completed a pediatrics residency and chief residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.

Health-ISAC Supports Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health-ISAC, a non-profit, member driven organization is pleased to contribute to the Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan ” (HIC-SP), recently published by the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG).

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  • ORMOND BEACH, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health-ISAC, a non-profit, member driven organization is pleased to contribute to the Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan ” (HIC-SP), recently published by the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG).
  • Health-ISAC’s Incident Response working group , a joint group with HSCC’s CWG, along with 174 other industry groups, collaborated for eighteen months to produce the HIC-SP, a roadmap for reaching ten goals outlined in the plan over the next five years.
  • “Health-ISAC’s operational coordination efforts compliment the strategic function of the HSCC in a shared mission for critical infrastructure resilience,” said Denise Anderson, President and CEO, Health-ISAC.
  • “We are excited to support this very important endeavor and in particular achieve goals like number nine, which aims to establish and implement preparedness, response, resilience and access across the health ecosystem.”
    The Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan is a call to action for organizations throughout the health ecosystem to implement foundational cybersecurity programs that address the operational, technological and governance challenges posed by significant health industry trends over the next five years.

Atossa Therapeutics Appoints Breast Cancer Specialist Tessa Cigler, M.D., M.P.H. to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Dr. Cigler is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator at the Weill Cornell Breast Center in New York City.

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  • Dr. Cigler is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator at the Weill Cornell Breast Center in New York City.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cigler to our board of directors,” said Steven Quay, M.D., Ph.D., Atossa’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Tessa works daily with breast cancer patients and knows firsthand the critical need for more effective and tolerable treatment options.
  • While progress has been made over the past decade, breast cancer remains a deadly disease for hundreds of thousands of women globally each year.

DHCS Kicks Off Mobile Dental Van Tour

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.

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  • The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.
  • Through the Smile California campaign, DHCS delivers preventive dental services to children and youth, enhancing utilization of essential dental care and improving oral health, particularly for underserved groups.
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    Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Medi-Cal Dental is committed to ensuring that millions of Californians have access to the dental care they need to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong,” said Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division.
  • MEDI-CAL DENTAL SERVICES: With Medi-Cal, preventive dental services are covered at no cost.

2024 International Forum on Consciousness: Delving Into the Many Facets of Love

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The 2024 International Forum on Consciousness will draw thought leaders, researchers and the community to Madison, WI May 16-17 to explore the multifaceted nature of love.

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  • The 2024 International Forum on Consciousness will draw thought leaders, researchers and the community to Madison, WI May 16-17 to explore the multifaceted nature of love.
  • This year’s theme, “The Many Facets of Love: Understanding Consciousness and Connection” seeks to unravel the complexities of love through diverse lenses including neuroscience, indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, psychology, psychedelics and the arts.
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    The 20204 International Forum on Consciousness May 16-17 in Madison, WI delves into love’s many dimensions, utilizing concepts from neuroscience, indigenous perspectives, mindfulness, psychology and the arts.
  • It offers keynotes, panels, and experiential sessions that aim to explore and celebrate love, nurturing a journey towards a conscious, connected, and compassionate society.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Shares its Latest Research Findings on PFAS Associated with Consumer and Commercial Textiles

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes has released its first report on a multi-phase research study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” associated with consumer and commercial textiles.

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  • Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes has released its first report on a multi-phase research study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” associated with consumer and commercial textiles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327381298/en/
    Human exposure to PFAS occurs in three ways.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    This ongoing study, conducted in partnership with the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, provides insights into the measurement of PFAS in a variety of consumer textiles and how these PFAS enter the human body.
  • CIRI is expanding its research to determine how textile use and age can lead to potential dermal exposure, skin migration, and ingestion.