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Former HHS Secretary Dr. Louis Sullivan and colleagues will focus on new initiatives in health disparities research and intervention WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Reflective of the vision and teachings of William Montague Cobb, M.D., Ph.D., LL.D about health disparities, the Cobb Institute has announced its inaugural class of Senior Fellows. This distinguished community of scholars represents demonstrated leadership and expertise in addressing health...
ATLANTA, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, Dec. 6, Morehouse School of Medicine will unveil Georgia's first mobile clinical research unit at a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Louis M. Sullivan National Center for Primary Care upper plaza parking lot, located at 720 Westview Drive in Atlanta. This mobile unit is the first of its kind for the State and offers an opportunity for MSM researchers to access individuals in rural areas who would otherwise have...
ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former U. S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA). Senator Specter was a consummate champion of justice and worked tirelessly throughout his career to reduce health and healthcare inequities. He also worked diligently to ensure that there were opportunities for individuals from minority communities and disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue a career in the health...
ATLANTA, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morehouse School of Medicine today announced the creation of an endowed academic chair devoted to issues related to sexuality and religion. The Marta S. Weeks and David E. Richards Endowed Chair in Sexuality and Religion will develop innovative health and pastoral services as well as teaching, research and public leadership related to issues that bridge the topics of sexuality, religion and medicine. "Through this unique chair, Morehouse...
MADISON, Wis., April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted market leader for lecture capture, enterprise and event webcasting, is pleased to announce that several medical schools across the country recently used the Mediasite webcasting platform to live stream Match Day programs, emotional ceremonies which reveal residency appointments of senior medical students nationwide. Match Day, through the National Resident Matching Program, is the...
ATLANTA, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As a culmination of the efforts behind the Prostate Cancer Awareness Pledge Campaign, there will be a prostate cancer symposium on Saturday, April 2, 2011 held at the Morehouse School of Medicine located at 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101203/CL11764LOGO-b ) Prostate cancer is a serious health concern in Georgia. According to the American Cancer Society, the state of...
ATLANTA, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Morehouse School of Medicine announced that Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice has been named Dean and Executive Vice President, effective June 1, 2011. A renowned reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, Dr. Montgomery Rice will oversee the academic enterprise and guide the continued advancement of the school's patient care, research, community health, and education and training programs. (Photo:...
Grant will fund a leadership program that aims to reduce health disparities for primary care and mental health ATLANTA, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Oct. 8, 2009, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia will present a grant for nearly $500,000 to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine to support the development and implementation of a workforce leadership program that will reduce health disparities by creating an integrated approach to primary care and...
President Barack Obama's pick on Monday for the new U.S. surgeon general is a rural Alabama family physician that has pledged to help support his healthcare reform agenda, Reuters reported.Dr. Regina Benjamin's own family and patients were victims of the failing U.S. system after her nonprofit medical clinic suffered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "Through floods and fire and severe want, Regina Benjamin has refused to give up. Her patients have refused to give up," Obama said in...
Conference to Focus on Finding Solutions to Healthcare Crisis Affecting Communities of Color ATLANTA, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- Community Voices: Healthcare for the Underserved today announced the second annual Community Voices Freedom's Voice Conference and Awards Gala, to be held April 30 - May 1, 2009 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The conference, themed "Strengthening Families During Incarceration and Homecoming," will bring together local, state, and...
