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#ICYMI ▶️ The recording of the ‘Cancer Prevention and Control with System Dynamics’ with Erin Kenzie of Oregon Health and Science University and Wayne Wakeland of Portland State University is now available on our website! For those interested in exploring innovative methodologies and their practical applications in addressing complex health issues, watch the recording as it promises valuable learnings in System Dynamics and its significant role in advancing cancer research. 🎥 Watch now: https://ow.ly/Bqux50RlZvI 🎥 Upcoming seminars: https://ow.ly/tri650RlYow #SystemDynamics #systemsthinking #SeminarSeries

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📢 What is the #ArizonaCorporateCommission and what does it have to do with #publichealth? We recently wrote a five-part series describing the ways in which the decisions Arizona Corporation Commissioners influence public health. Read Will Humble's fifth installment of the series https://lnkd.in/gMqZcb3g (and catch up on the four previous ones in that latest blog)

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New op-ed in Idaho Business Review: Disincentivizing clinical research in the U.S. would eliminate jobs, stifle economic growth and delay the future of medicine. Learn more about the threats of price controls and other obstacles: https://buff.ly/3zLAjO4

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💲California’s subsidy system is a source of income for #childcare providers, including eligible Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers. Early Edge California, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, San Jose Public Library, and Vision y Compromiso’s newest FFN policy brief, Increasing Access to Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Wages through California’s Child Care Subsidy System, outlines key barriers to subsidies for FFN caregivers and recommendations for addressing these barriers. 🚧 Key barriers to FFN caregivers accessing #ChildCareSubsidies include: ▪️ Lack of awareness of subsidies ▪️ Fear and mistrust amongst FFN caregivers and families (i.e. concerns related to immigration status; fear of subsidy impacting benefit eligibility; fear of government oversight and intervention) ▪️ Challenges navigating process and requirements ▪️ Challenges with information sharing and language and technology accessibility Read the brief to learn more: https://ow.ly/S3Wm50RFYKX #FFNcare #SupportFFNs

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Congratulations to Dr. Stacey-Ann Lee from Mucosal Infection Lab, A*STAR ID Labs on receiving the #NCID Catalyst Grant! This grant funds young clinicians/researchers in the Health and Biomedical Sciences infectious disease priority areas such as #antimicrobial resistance, vector-borne diseases, respiratory tract infections and sexually transmitted infections. Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a leading cause of antimicrobial-resistant infections worldwide. In Asia specifically, it is estimated that over half the population carries Kp in their gut. Despite this prevalence, we still don't fully understand how these bacteria survive in the intestine and occasionally emerge to cause invasive disease. This project leverages on our existing strength to model Kp infection in the gut to answer these questions and will further develop innovative techniques for isolating and profiling Kp directly from tissue samples. Promisingly, this provides us with more tools to understand and tackle antimicrobial-resistant infections for local and global benefit. At ID Labs, we are proud to support our young scientists as they continually break new ground and bring our research capabilities to new heights.

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Thanks to funding from the California Health Care Foundation, two new programs are being developed to expose possibilities and opportunities for applicants to pharmacy school in California’s central San Joaquin Valley. The University of California, Merced - University of California, San Francisco BS to PharmD Program is designed to remove structural barriers with an expedited program for UC Merced students, while the PharmTech-to-PharmD program takes a proactive step toward upskilling pharmacy technicians. Both programs aim to reduce the health care disparities of pharmacy deserts by cultivating interest in—and opening multiple pathways for—pharmacy careers among underserved communities. https://lnkd.in/gZW6SP5n

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New publications from a team of CU researchers in ACCORDS (Health Services Research) highlight their DECIPHeR Alliance study to improve asthma disparities for children ages 5-12 years in low-income communities in Colorado. This DECIPHeR study is a seven-year grant that included a three-year planning period that ended in August 2023. The researchers are now in the first year of a four-year pragmatic trial. Learn more about this study here: https://lnkd.in/gka6zZfT #Medicine #Research #Healthcare #Pediatrics

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Ground broken on UC Davis’ $3.7bn California medical tower The tower will offer 334 private patient rooms, as well as facilities for pharmacy and burn care units, among others. UC Davis Health CEO David Lubarsky said: “With the California Tower, we are building a new paradigm of patient care, centred around how a health system can deliver tomorrow’s healthcare today. We are building into this new tower some of the lessons we learned from the recent pandemic. As an example, three out of four of the rooms in this new tower can be easily converted to fully functional ICUs if needed, tripling our ICU capacity.” - https://lnkd.in/dNsds59F #hospitals #hospitalmanagement #healthcare #icu #patientcare

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Healthcare for All Juneteenth | 19th June 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA This is a special day in America, when we remember and celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on September 22nd, 1862. And yet, the fifth richest state in the land, California, has thousands of residents living in rural communities, that have no access to healthcare. Although slavery has long been abolished, many families, including veterans in these rural communities, are suffering. When they need primary or emergency care, there is little choice but to drive sometimes more than three hours to get to a clinic. In 21st century America, this is simply not acceptable. CompassPoint Health, as a Micro Hospital developer, has a commitment to innovation, and bringing affordable healthcare to rural and underserved counties throughout the State of California. If your community is in need of a Primary Care Clinic, reach out to us at: (310) 810-3077 by voice or text. Sign up for our Newsletter and receive all of our updates: https://lnkd.in/erS_rYFp #innovation #healthcareinnovation #emergencymedicine #california #healthcareindustry #ruralhospitals #MicroHospitals #healthcareaccess #veterans #healthcareforveterans #underserved #clinics #hospitals

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and Idaho ranks 36th among all states for screening high-risk patients. Now, we are proud to be Idaho’s first hospital to offer a state-of-the-art robotics system that will mean earlier detection and removal of lung cancer! Since May, Dr. John East and his team have performed more than 20 procedures using the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform, an innovative technology that navigates the lungs' deepest tissues to find cancer more effectively. Learn more as Dr. East shares how this cutting-edge approach is saving lives and improving outcomes for patients. #oncology #lungcancer #lungcancerawareness #ourcallingisyou

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Attention, breast cancer patients in Hawai'i: If you're 18 or older, residing in Hawai'i, and have been in treatment for at least two months after Jan. 1, 2023, please consider joining our study. By completing a 15–20 minute survey on care coordination, and mailing it back in a pre-paid envelope, you'll be making a significant contribution toward improving cancer care in Hawai'i. #BreastCancer #BreastCancerResearch #UHCancerCenter #UHCancerCentercares

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Lab Spotlight: Dr. Lingyan Shi at UC San Diego Dr. Lingyan Shi’s lab focuses on bioorthogonal chemical bond imaging of complex molecular events during aging and disease progression. This work aids in disease detection, diagnosis, and understanding neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and aging processes. Using the Compresstome Vibratome Dr. Shi’s lab uses our Compresstome vibratome for precise tissue slicing, producing high-quality sections for imaging and analysis. “My students and postdocs have generated impressive results with this instrument,” notes Dr. Shi. Read the full article to learn more about Dr. Shi’s research: https://lnkd.in/edXSmCvF #PrecisionaryInstruments #compresstome #microtomes #vibratingmicrotomes #vibratomes #tissuesectioning #precisioncuttissuesslices #tissueslicing #laboratoryequipment #labsolutions

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📊 New data from our latest Almanac reflects a stark reality: health disparities persist across California, disproportionately impacting historically marginalized groups. Californians of color face significant barriers to accessing health care, frequently receive less than optimal treatment, and too often experience adverse outcomes within our health system. As a beacon of diversity, California has a duty to pave the way toward health equity. The 2024 edition of the Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Almanac underscores the urgent need for systemic change. It's imperative that we dismantle these barriers and ensure every Californian has the opportunity for a healthy life. Read the full report: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gyMSEDP7 #HealthEquity #CaliforniaHealth #HealthDisparities

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Check out new research from PRC Scientists: Alcohol and Cannabis use among California Whites and Hispanics on and off the US/Mexico border https://lnkd.in/gqUsBMc #publichealth #PublicHealthMatters #publichealthresearch #alcoholawareness #research #researchstudy #alcoholprevention #cannabisresearch #substanceuseprevention

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