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Tens of millions of eclipse glasses have been produced for the April 8 solar eclipse. With 20 years until the next solar eclipse over the U.S., it is likely that many of these will languish in drawers or end up in landfills.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a $25,000 increase in loan forgiveness available to primary care providers in designated underserved areas. That means qualifying individuals are eligible for up to $75,000 in forgiveness if they commit to two full-time years of service. The amount is available to medical and osteopathic doctors, […] The post Health and Human Services increases loan forgiveness for OBs, midwives who practice in rural areas appeared first on Colo
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) hopes to inspire people to look into the skies and to their communities. Recently, Black individuals in NASA’s workforce took social media by storm after sharing their headshots from the independent agency. The heartwarming posts reminded everyone of the importance of representation and fostering inclusivity, particularly in science,… Continue reading How NASA Is Increasing Equity In STEM Beyond Space Exploration
The pandemic brought health disparities in the U.S. into the spotlight, but since then dozens of rural hospitals nationwide have shut down.
Sickle cell disease causes lower oxygen levels and abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. New research into noninvasive screening methods could help reduce the risk.