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Four Influential Women in the Health Sciences

WebIn honor of Women’s History Month, Himmelfarb Library celebrates the lives of four influential women within the health sciences. Today, we honor: Dr. Margaret …

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URL: https://blogs.gwu.edu/himmelfarb/2022/03/21/four-influential-women-in-the-health-sciences/

GWU Vaccination Requirement & Online Medical Portal

WebTo upload your vaccination record to the portal, follow these short instructions: Log onto the portal, enter your date of birth and you’ll be directed to the …

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Hispanic Health Pioneers: Courage in the Face of Doubt.

WebToday we would like to highlight just a few of the many men and women who have changed the health sciences professions. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN (1920-2010): Changing the face of nursing Ildaura Murillo-Rohde who, after witnessing many hispanic communities being treated by mostly non-hispanic providers, was dismayed at …

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Cervical Health Awareness Month – Himmelfarb Library News

WebFor many years, cervical cancer was one of the leading cancer deaths for women in the United States. Thankfully, with the introduction of the Human …

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Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Shares Principles of

Web“A fundamental belief of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) is that health equity and social justice need to be pursued both within …

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Hispanic Americans and the Healthcare System

WebProfessional organizations such as the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and National Hispanic Medical Association connect Hispanic healthcare workers …

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The History and Impact of the Indian Health Service

WebThe Indian Health Service was created in 1955 and was born out of a long history of the United States government providing assistance to Indigenous nations. “The …

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Healthcare & The Military: A Brief Historical Account of Military

WebHealth care personnel have assisted military units for centuries, both in unofficial capacities and as recognized members of the armed forces. Whether they were …

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Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic and the Rise in Social …

WebLoneliness & Health. As Dr. Murthy said, loneliness is more than a negative feeling. “Loneliness is defined as a psychologically distressing perception of social …

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Understanding Health Communication – Himmelfarb Library News

WebCommunicating health information with the public or segments of the public requires clarity, an understanding of the target audiences and a variety of modes of …

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A History of Medical Libraries – Himmelfarb Library News

WebIn 1812, his collection went to the New York Hospital, before eventually moving to the New York Academy of Medicine. The Pennsylvania Hospital Library is the oldest medical library in the United States and by 1856, its collection contained over 10,000 volumes. (Birchette, 1973) In the 1800s, more medical libraries were established in the …

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HEALTH COGNITIONS AND BEHAVIOR RESEARCH LAB – THE …

WebTHE HEALTH COGNITIONS AND BEHAVIOR RESEARCH LAB, located in the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department at The George Washington University, …

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Health Equity

WebDr. King’s speeches primarily focused on education, access to housing, racial desegregation in public and private spaces and building an equitable country. But on …

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Labor Day & the Healthcare Field – Himmelfarb Library News

WebLabor Day & the Healthcare Field. bsmith91 September 5, 2022. Labor Day is a federal holiday that honors the accomplishments of the Labor Rights movement in the United States. The holiday first began on a smaller, local scale where community members would organize picnics, parades and other forms of celebration.

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Transgender Healthcare Inequity: How Bias Kills

WebTyra Hunter’s case is, perhaps, one of the more extreme instances of medical transphobia and healthcare inequity. That said, Tyra Hunter is one of many transgender …

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5 ways 3D Printing is Driving Progress in Medical Sciences

Web3D printing has received a considerable amount of spotlight in the past decade, but much of the focus lies upon its value for engineering, prototyping, and …

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Mabel Keaton Staupers: Nurse, Advocate, Changemaker

WebMabel Keaton Staupers was an African-American nurse who, through her relentless advocacy, was successful in ending segregation practices in the military during …

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January: Thyroid Awareness Month – Himmelfarb Library News

WebImage from Wikipedia Commons. As we embark on a new year, it is a fantastic time to focus on an often underestimated facet of our well-being: thyroid health. …

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Patient-Centered Research Funding: Updated 4.29.2024

WebAHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 1-May-24 $40,000USD Award for …

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Why is UHC Calling Me

WebBelow, we list a few reasons why UHC may be calling you. Disease Management. One in four adults has two or more chronic conditions. 1 Over seventeen …

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Call for Abstracts: The American Public Health Association (APHA) …

WebThe 2024 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo will take place in Minneapolis, MN on October 27-30, 2024. They are looking for abstracts that advance our knowledge of community …

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We Remember: The Doctors of the Holocaust

WebOn January 27, 1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Soviet army. Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland, was the largest of the the Nazi …

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