AAMC Deeply Disappointed by SCOTUS Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Frank Trinity, JD, AAMC chief legal officer, issued the following statement on the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard: “We are deeply disappointed with the US Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle its longstanding precedent in the 2003 case, Grutter v. Bollingers, which had recognized student body diversity as a compelling interest permitting the limited consideration of race in admissions. Today’s decision demonstrates a lack of…
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News Release: Seven Local Schools Recognized for their Participation in the OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification

For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, June 28, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating seven local schools on their participation in the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Healthy Schools Certification. The OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification Program is a process that recognizes and celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, staff, and the broader community. During the 2022/2023 school year, over 270,000 students were involved in the OPHEA certification process from 373 schools across Ontario. Three of seven schools are part of the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence school…
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Catholic Bishop Faults Angolans Who Downplay National Health, Education Facilities

Bishop Camuto emphasized the need to safeguard human life in the development of Angola’s infrastructure, saying, “We should always take into account that man is the essential factor for the functioning of these structures.” He went on to advocate for simplicity. He said, “Angolans have a habit of complicating things, especially at work. If we can make life difficult for the other and don’t feel compassion, don’t feel pain, don’t feel sorry for the brother, I don’t know where we are heading to.” Complexity on the part of Angolans, the 59-year-old Catholic Bishop who has been at the helm of…
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The ‘Owning My Crown’ campaign celebrates diversity and promotes sexual health education

“Owning My Crown” is a city-wide campaign launched by The PrEP Clinic for Pride Month, with the goal of both celebrating diverse voices within the 2SLGBTQ+ community and promoting education about sexual health. “Gay and bisexual BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by HIV in Toronto and this campaign aims to engage and raise awareness with people often left out of the conversation,” reads a release about the campaign. The campaign features the stories of six gay Toronto men from different places around the world, covering themes like coming out to family, growing up queer, racism, the power of diversity, sexual…
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Strongly Colored Pink CVD Lab-Grown Diamonds: Captivating Beauty from the Lab 

Diamonds have long been admired for their exquisite beauty and timeless allure. Among the many captivating diamond colors, pink diamonds stand out as rare and highly coveted. Traditionally, natural pink diamonds have been exceptionally scarce, making them a symbol of luxury and exclusivity. However, with advancements in technology, the production of lab-grown diamonds has opened up new possibilities, including the creation of strongly colored pink CVD lab diamonds uk. In this article, we explore the allure and beauty of these captivating lab-grown gems.  CVD, or Chemical Vapor Deposition, is a popular method used in the production of lab-grown diamonds. It…
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LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM’S FIRST UNION FORMED BY RESIDENT PHYSICIANS AND FELLOWS

LOMA LINDACalif. , June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than 800 resident physicians and fellows at Loma Linda University The Health Education Consortium (LLUHEC) has won the right to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). This is the first unionized group of workers at LLUHEC. “As a corporate healthcare institution, Loma Linda University Health is bound to the same labor laws as any other corporation and we are calling on LLUHEC to respect and acknowledge our union victory. The nation is watching as you continue to dismiss the voices of your residents and fellows,” said Dr.…
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2023 Global Health Education Course

The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Boulevard Itasca, IL 60143   To make your reservations online, click here or paste this address into your browser: https://book.passkey.com/e/50566523   Special group rates beginning at $127 per night, plus tax, for single or double occupancy, have been negotiated at the Westin Chicago Northwest. These rates represent substantial savings from published rates. The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is October 26, 2023.   A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved, and they are assigned based on availability (first-come, first-served). Please be aware that the room block may be filled prior to…
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Milton teacher wins national award for physical, health education

Milena Trojanovic is one of nine educators in Canada to receive the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education (Photo Courtesy of Halton District School Board). A teacher at Boyne Public School in Milton has received the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education. Milena Trojanovic is one of nine educators across Canada to receive this award from Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada. PHE Canada honors teachers at all school levels who exemplify high-quality physical education in the country. READ MORE: 2 Brampton men charged after 9 stolen vehicles found in Milton Teachers…
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