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By Lee Ann Waldron | January 25, 2021 One of the new areas of concentration for the ISU Family Medicine Residency is continuing to train and serve the community through the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wilderness Medicine Area of Concentration (WMAOC) began in 2019, and partnered with the Pebble Creek Ski Patrol to provide additional training for resident physicians. In 2020, two more residents, along with five community members completed the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Challenge Co...

On Jan. 4th, the Dr. Rebecca Collins is the new Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Collins will lead alongside newly promoted Associate Program Director, Dr. Samantha Rai and Dr. London Muse, who was promoted to Associate Program Director in 2019 and is also Medical Director at Sleepy Hollow Open Door.  These changes usher in a new leadership structure for the program. Rebecca Collins Dr. Collins completed her family medicine training at Columbia University’s ...

(1) The University of Florida (UF) College of Pharmacys online graduate program in pharmaceutical outcomes and policy today announced the launch of a new track, Pharmaceutical Value Assessment and Communications. It is the only graduate program available that develops applied skills to translate data into accurate and compelling communication tools used by healthcare professionals, payers and regulators. The program is designed for working professionals and offers certificate, M.S., and M.S. M....

A new trend is causing teens to be vulnerable to human trafficking Natalie Proud joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the new and potentially dangerous trend. PHILADELPHIA - Teens are allowing themselves to become vulnerable to human traffickers in a reported new trend, which involves slipping social media information into pants pockets in clothing stores, experts say. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Natalie Proud, Associate Program Director of Covenant...

Youre Not Being a Hypochondriac: How to Manage Your Very Real Health Anxiety Logan Mahan, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Every year, winter brings numerous challenges to our bodies. We wake up with sore throats simply because our heaters are blasting. Our skin is dry, red and unbearably itchy. The cold air brings on annoying runny and stuffy noses. You’ll probably catch a head cold or even the flu. But this winter is obviously different. We’re still dealing with a novel virus that’s co...

Researchers discover many genetic markers related to bone mineral accrual A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered several genetic markers associated with bone mineral accrual, which could ultimately help identify causes of eventual osteoporosis earlier in life through genetic testing. The findings, which were made possible by following a group of children over several years, were published online by the journal Genome Biology. Ost...

Geneva ‘JBLM Grant’ winners advancing new standard of care for trauma victim resuscitation Share Article Lt. Col. (P) Matthew Eckert and Capt. Daniel Lammers will present their research on a novel treatment for traumatic blood loss at the 34th EAST Scientific Assembly this month. TACOMA, Wash. (PRWEB) January 06, 2021 During acute trauma scenarios, medical personnel are in a battle with time as the challenge becomes: is there ...

 E-Mail Philadelphia, January 6, 2021 - A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered several genetic markers associated with bone mineral accrual, which could ultimately help identify causes of eventual osteoporosis earlier in life through genetic testing. The findings, which were made possible by following a group of children over several years, were published online by the journal Genome Biology. Osteoporosis is widely considered a ...

December 21, 2020 The inaugural class was a small cohort of three physicians who are committed to excellence in teaching and leadership in healthcare education — especially in rural and underserved communities. “We are pleased to have our inaugural Masters of Health Professions Education (MHPE) class graduate along side five Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine,” said Dr. Jim Powers, interim dean.  “The challenges COVID-19 highlighted this year are what inspired the mission for our medical ...

The mission of the Clearwater Resource Council is to engage the community and facilitate efforts that will enhance, conserve, sustain, and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyle of the Clearwater watershed for present and future generations. For more information, go to crcmt.org. ... More Posted April 08, 2021 The Gunnison Basin Roundtable is currently accepting letters of interest for ten elected seats. Five of the elected members must have relevant experience in th...