May 24, 2013
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New Public Health
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Team Rubicon, a collection of hundreds of U.S. military veterans who have been provided disaster relief around the world since the organization was founded in 2010, will join the response effort to rebuild after the recent Oklahoma tornado.
May 24, 2013
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New Public Health
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Legislation Would Dramatically Expand FDA’s Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies - Study: Diners Dramatically Underestimate Calories in Fast Food - FDA Approves Marketing of A1c Test for Diabetes
May 24, 2013
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Human Capital Blog
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"We often see the benefits of diversity as being for minorities," Angela Amar writes. "We seldom see that the majority benefits as well."
May 23, 2013
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New Public Health
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NewPublicHealth recently spoke with Robert Faherty, VP and Commissioner of the Babe Ruth League, about what the league in particular—and youth sports in general—are doing to improve the prevention of and response to traumatic brain injuries.
May 23, 2013
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Human Capital Blog
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By “practicing” with medical simulation and by interacting with culturally diverse standardized patients, students and residents can develop cultural competency skills.
May 23, 2013
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New Public Health
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As school winds down and camps and sports prepare for the summer season, a new study funded by RWJF and published in the American Journal of Public Health on sports-related traumatic brain injuries in youth sports, is generating deserved attention.
May 23, 2013
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New Public Health
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USDA and HUD Offer Housing Help for People Affected by the Tornadoes in Oklahoma - New CDC Campaign Encourages Smokers to Talk with their Doctor about Quitting - DOT 2013 ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Focuses on Night Time Driving
May 23, 2013
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Human Capital Blog
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Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.
May 23, 2013
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Pioneering Ideas Blog
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What if more health and health care providers were truly consumer-focused? What if more providers focused on creating an open, transparent, two-way flow of information with those they serve?
May 22, 2013
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New Public Health
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Baltimore public schools are receiving a new $1 billion infrastructure investment, the first funding the school district has seen to actually build new schools in almost 40 years.