Surgeon General of the United States

Building Strategic Skills for Better Health: A Guide for the Skills Needed for the Modern Public Health Workforce

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星期三, 十一月 1, 2023
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What people are saying about Building Strategic Skills for Better Health: A Primer for Public Health Professionals:

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  • What people are saying about Building Strategic Skills for Better Health: A Primer for Public Health Professionals:
    "This must-have book empowers professionals to drive health equity, evidence-based programs, and policymaking toward a healthier, brighter, and more just future.
  • Advance your public health practice by exploring the strategic skills required for success in innovation, leadership, and diversity with insights into informatics, big data, and technology."
  • —Joshua M. Sharfstein, Vice Dean of Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    "Building Strategic Skills for Better Health provides a shortcut to accelerate the development of critically needed skills among our already dedicated public health professionals.
  • "This is an invaluable, practical resource for public health professionals looking to tackle complex issues and improve health outcomes.

Kyiv to Host International Healthcare Summit on War Zone Medicine

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (JANZ Corporation) -- As war rages in Ukraine and Gaza, a former U.S. Surgeon General will be among the medical professionals gathering in Kyiv next week to discuss the challenges of providing medical care in active war zones.

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  • Surgeon General will be among the medical professionals gathering in Kyiv next week to discuss the challenges of providing medical care in active war zones.
  • To learn more and/or register to attend physically or virtually for the International Healthcare Summit-Ukraine 2023, please visit www.internationalhealthcaresummit.org .
  • "The situation in Ukraine is absolutely catastrophic," said Dr. Andrii Strokan, chief clinical medical officer at Feofaniya Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • Strokan, who led the team of surgeons visiting the Mayo Clinic, will be joined in Kyiv at the healthcare summit by former Surgeon General of the United States (Acting), Rear Admiral
    (ret.)

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Joins Modern Health And Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka For a Special Edition Of “Can’t Wait to Hear From You” Video Series

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023
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Today, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated production company Hana Kuma and global workplace mental health platform Modern Health launched a special edition of the video series Can’t Wait To Hear From You.

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  • Today, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated production company Hana Kuma and global workplace mental health platform Modern Health launched a special edition of the video series Can’t Wait To Hear From You.
  • “Naomi Osaka’s vulnerability, passion for helping others, and openness about her own mental health have inspired people around the world, including me,” said U.S.
  • Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, and Hana Kuma for this special edition of our new video series.
  • View the special edition episode of Can’t Wait To Hear From You with Naomi Osaka and Dr. Vivek Murthy here .

Gabb Releases Groundbreaking Safe Smartwatch for Kids

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023
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Gabb® , the leading kid-safe technology company, announces the release of Gabb Watch 3, the best-in-class smartwatch for kids that triples as a safe cell phone, reliable GPS device and interactive watch.

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  • Gabb® , the leading kid-safe technology company, announces the release of Gabb Watch 3, the best-in-class smartwatch for kids that triples as a safe cell phone, reliable GPS device and interactive watch.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920138473/en/
    Gabb’s award-winning devices are being used by hundreds-of-thousands of parents and kids, with Gabb Watch 3 taking the company’s technology to its highest realm yet.
  • “Gabb Watch 3 was built on years of feedback from hundreds-of-thousands of families using early versions of Gabb watches.
  • At Gabb, kids are the first thought, not an afterthought.”
    With Gabb Watch 3, Gabb adds to a suite of devices and software anchored in the belief that kids and teens need a different relationship with technology than adults.

STAT to host three-day, virtual 'Future Summit' September 5-7

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星期四, 八月 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STAT, the leading media company reporting on health, science, and medicine, is proud to host its inaugural STAT Future Summit next week, Sept. 5-7. The three-day, virtual event will focus on one key theme each day — the future of medicine, the future of cancer, and the future of health care. Programming will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET each day. Attendees will also have the option to access session recordings on demand, about 24 hours after a session concludes. Interested media can email Brittany Cipriano, senior director of events at STAT, at [email protected] to register for the event.

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  • The 2023 STAT Future Summit features conversations with thought leaders paving the way to a new era of medicine.
  • BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STAT , the leading media company reporting on health, science, and medicine, is proud to host its inaugural STAT Future Summit next week, Sept. 5-7.
  • The three-day, virtual event will focus on one key theme each day — the future of medicine, the future of cancer, and the future of health care.
  • Interested media can email Brittany Cipriano, senior director of events at STAT, at [email protected] to register for the event.

Introducing Food Not Phones: A Movement to Reconnect Through Meals and Combat Loneliness - Mark the calendar: Inaugural National Food Not Phones Day is September 19, 2023

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星期五, 八月 18, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a world increasingly tethered to screens, the Food Not Phones initiative is making a resounding debut to rekindle the power of human connection during mealtimes.

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  • Through this initiative, we aim to reshape the narrative around food and technology, helping us recognize the value of shared moments over screens."
  • At the heart of this movement lies a simple and transformative idea – to put down our phones during mealtimes.
  • Together, we can build a world where mealtimes are cherished opportunities to connect, share, and rekindle our most authentic selves.
  • For more information about #Food Not Phones, its mission, and upcoming events, please visit www.foodnotphones.com and follow us on Facebook and on Instagram .

Crossroads Treatment Centers Adds Dr. Jerome Adams to Board

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星期三, 七月 19, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads) has added Dr. Jerome Adams to its Board of Directors.

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  • Surgeon General to help guide treatment initiatives
    GREENVILLE, S.C., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads) has added Dr. Jerome Adams to its Board of Directors.
  • Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads) has added Dr. Jerome Adams to its Board of Directors.
  • Surgeon General, Dr. Adams was the operational head of the 6,000-person U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
  • Dr. Adams also worked with the Indiana governor and state legislature to legalize syringe service programs in Indiana.

Youth of Color Grapple with Online Bullying and Lack of Representation: The AAKOMA Project Sheds Light

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplifying the unique mental health experiences of Youth of Color during the month of July, The AAKOMA Project has just released a trailblazing, culturally responsive, data-driven brief on social media use, Youth and Young Adults of Color and mental health. The report entitled Representation Matters: Exploring Social Media Experiences and Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color is a follow up delving further into the 2022 State of Mental Health of Youth of Color Full Report released in May 2023. Building upon their previous success with an all-encompassing analysis of mental health in this demographic, the latest findings encompass a diverse and equitable sample of nearly 3000 young individuals ages 13-25. This timely release aligns with the U.S. Surgeon General's appeal to parents, caregivers, mentors, educators, policymakers, and social media companies to scrutinize the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health and well-being of developing minds. An essential resource, the brief serves as a catalyst for change and progress in addressing the unique mental health needs of Youth and Young Adults of Color with an intersectional lens.

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  • Surgeon General calls for Youth Social Media Safety
    WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplifying the unique mental health experiences of Youth of Color during the month of July, The AAKOMA Project has just released a trailblazing, culturally responsive, data-driven brief on social media use, Youth and Young Adults of Color and mental health.
  • The report entitled Representation Matters: Exploring Social Media Experiences and Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color is a follow up delving further into the 2022 State of Mental Health of Youth of Color Full Report released in May 2023.
  • The AAKOMA Project is a research-centered nonprofit grounded by collaborations with Youth and Communities of Color to ensure scientifically grounded, culturally-relevant, and effective interventions.
  • The report highlights rarely reported insights for marginalized youth and young adults and shows that online bullying is a staggering issue, with race being the most reported factor in online bullying behaviors.

Dr. Kyu Rhee Joins Wisdo as a Senior Medical Advisor to Support Loneliness Reduction AI-Driven Peer Support Platform

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星期日, 六月 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health, has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor. A purpose-driven physician executive, primary care doctor, and public health advocate, Dr. Rhee has spent over two decades in the nonprofit, public, and private healthcare sectors, including past leadership roles with IBM, HRSA, and NIH. Dr. Rhee will closely collaborate with Wisdo's leadership and board members, such as Dr. Dena Bravata and Brian Marcotte, to enhance Wisdo's position as the leading organization in combating the detrimental effects of loneliness and social isolation on health outcomes, costs, and engagement.In May 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, released the first-ever Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.

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  • NEW YORK, June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, an evidence-based peer support community platform, today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its team as a Senior Medical Advisor.
  • Today, over 50% of adults suffer from loneliness making it more prevalent than obesity, mental health, and diabetes.
  • Rhee was most recently Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.
  • Wisdo, now with the added support of Dr. Rhee, continues our commitments to addressing this concern by changing the quality, depth, and health of human-to-human connections."

Checklist for Parents - "When to add a Life Coach for Kids to Your Parenting Team" released for May Mental Health Month by Adventures in Wisdom

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星期四, 五月 11, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In time for May Mental Health Month and International Coaching Week May 8-14, Adventures in Wisdom announces a new checklist for parents wanting to support their children in developing strong mental health so that they are confident and prepared to thrive in life. "When to Add a Life Coach for Kids to Your Parenting Team" is a quick checklist that helps parents determine whether a life coach for kids is a good choice for their family. The parent checklist is available here for download now.

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  • "When to Add a Life Coach for Kids to Your Parenting Team" is a quick checklist that helps parents determine whether a life coach for kids is a good choice for their family.
  • "When to Add a Life Coach for Kids to Your Parenting Team" is a quick checklist that helps parents determine whether a life coach for kids is a good choice for their family.
  • The Parent Checklist is designed to help parents determine - in under 60 seconds - whether a Life Coach for Kids could help their child.
  • "Parents need to know that there are resources to support their children across the mental health continuum," shared Thornborrow.