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Debra DeBruin, PhD named president elect of the Bioethics Network of the Upper Midwest (BENUM)
Debra DeBruin, PhD named president elect of the Bioethics Network of the Upper Midwest (BENUM). Her term begins July 1, 2023.
Fareed: Exploring medical aid in dying as a merciful choice
Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C is quoted in The Minnesota Daily: “Fareed: Exploring medical aid in dying as a merciful choice.”
Medical student's illustrations featuring Black people, skin tones spark national project
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH is quoted in ABC News story: “Medical student's illustrations featuring Black people, skin tones spark national project.”
Stakeholders meeting on implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act held
Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD, FGA is quoted in GhanaWeb article: “Stakeholders meeting on implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act held.”
Amsterdam UMC to lead global hunt for new interventions in the battle against unhealthy behavior
Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD, FGA, quoted in EurekAlert article: “Amsterdam UMC to lead global hunt for new interventions in the battle against unhealthy behavior.”
Ghana adopts tax on sugar sweetened beverages to promote better health outcomes
The Advocating for Ghana’s Health Coalition – led by Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD – campaigned for passage of the legislation. According to Dr. Laar, “the government of Ghana has manifold opportunities and a responsibility to use public health…
Sarah Kesler, MD, MPA, earns promotion
Congratulations to Sarah Kesler, MD, MPA on promotion to ICU Triage and Telemedicine Director at MHealth Fairview.
New MDH study shows potential for more accessible health care through telehealth
Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD is quoted in MDH News Release: “New MDH study shows potential for more accessible health care through telehealth.”
Benjamin Rosenstein, MD, MA, Center for Bioethics alum, received the Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Benjamin Rosenstein, MD, MA, Center for Bioethics alum, received the Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
JP Leider, PhD, and colleagues publish research on staffing levels needed to sustain the public health workforce
The authors conclude: “The response to COVID-19 has wrought historic investments in public health workforce, though the legislative intent behind these investments highlights their temporary, response-oriented nature. As the United States…