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News Center
1 month ago
Medicine

Eminent Epidemiologist Mercedes Carnethon Named Chair of Preventive Medicine - News Center

Dr. Mercedes Carnethon appointed as Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University.
Dr. Carnethon's research focuses on the epidemiology of cardiovascular and chronic diseases, addressing disparities in health outcomes. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Public health

'A call to action:' Discussing maternal health disparities in Black women

Maternal health disparities facing Black expectant mothers were discussed at a roundtable hosted by Brooklyn Law School and Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
The main topics addressed were proper training of hospital staff and preventive medicine. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Health

Maimonides promotes preventive medicine at community health fair

The Maimonides Health Community Relations Department hosted a community outreach health fair in Brooklyn to promote preventive medicine and wellness.
Doctors and medical staff provided free health education on various subjects and participants had the opportunity to receive free flu shots.
Many people rely on unreliable sources like social media for health advice, and there is a need to educate and raise awareness to prevent medical crises. [ more ]
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