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🇺🇸 Donald Trump Appoints Jay Bhattacharya as Director of National Health Institute 🩺 In a significant move, former President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the Director of the National Health Institute (NIH). Known for his work in health policy and economics, Dr. Bhattacharya has been a prominent voice in shaping discussions around public health strategies, particularly during the pandemic. 🔍 Why This Matters: Dr. Bhattacharya has advocated for data-driven, evidence-based approaches to health policy. He is a firm believer in balancing healthcare innovation with accessibility and affordability. His leadership could steer the NIH toward addressing key challenges like pandemic preparedness, chronic disease management, and healthcare equity. As the world watches this new era of leadership, there’s optimism that his expertise will drive impactful healthcare reforms. What are your thoughts on this appointment? 🤔 #HealthcareLeadership #DonaldTrump #NIH #PublicHealth #JayBhattacharya #HealthPolicy #InnovationInHealthcare #LeadershipMatters

Uncover how racism shapes the landscape of chronic diseases and drives health inequities across communities. Join us on May 8 to learn how we can dismantle barriers and forge pathways to health equity. 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3CdwCN5

❗🗞 Important new study: Despite the high prevalence of long COVID symptoms and their impact on school/work attendance, most emergency department (ED) patients have limited awareness and knowledge of long COVID, and many have not received care for their symptoms, according to findings from a study led by Robert Rodriguez, MD. Results from the national, multicenter study were published in Annals of Emergency Medicine on September 24. “Most long COVID studies rely on traditional surveillance methods that miss underserved populations who use EDs as their primary health care source. In medically underserved ED populations, we sought to determine (1) whether there are gaps in awareness and self-declared understanding about long COVID illness, and (2) the prevalence, impact on school/work attendance, and receipt of care for long COVID symptoms,” the research team wrote. To improve care for underserved populations, EDs should develop protocols for the diagnosis, education, and treatment of long COVID, the authors concluded. In addition to Dr. Rodriguez, University of California, San Francisco emergency medicine coauthors include Brian Chinnock, MD, Melanie Molina, MD, MAS, and Mireya Arreguin. Read: https://lnkd.in/daPZ2FFq

I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Hiatt, a former Dean of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Howard was a transformative leader, a brilliant scientist, and an exceptional human being. His intellect, dedication, and moral clarity pushed both the Harvard Chan School and the field of public health forward. We all owe so much to Dean Howard Hiatt. He truly made the world a better place. https://lnkd.in/ePzAfQV4

Today in Medical History: June 25 On June 25, 1929, the United States passed the National Institute of Health (NIH) Act, establishing the NIH as the country's primary medical research agency. Originally part of the Public Health Service's Hygienic Laboratory, the NIH has since become a cornerstone of biomedical research, driving breakthroughs in disease prevention, treatment, and understanding. The establishment of the NIH marked a significant step in formalizing and funding medical research, fostering advancements that have profoundly impacted global health. Today, the NIH continues to support critical research initiatives and innovations in medicine, improving the health and well-being of millions worldwide. #PulsePerspectives #HistoryAndMedicine #TodayInMedicalHistory

Mount Sinai Leads New NIH-Funded Initiative for a Diverse Health Database. We’re proud to announce that Mount Sinai Health System has been awarded nearly $7 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take the lead in a New York-based coalition, dedicated to creating one of the most inclusive and comprehensive health databases in history. This initiative aims to shape individualized treatment and care for a wide range of diseases by advancing data diversity. This coalition brings together renowned academic medical centers and community partners—including Weill Cornell Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals, The Institute for Family Health, and NYU Langone Health—focused on engaging, recruiting, and retaining participants who are often underrepresented in biomedical research. By leveraging New York City’s unique cultural and ethnic diversity, we’re enhancing health equity and bridging gaps in medical research. Mount Sinai is proud to have esteemed investigators leading this effort, including Principal Investigator Dr. Monica Kraft, along with Dr. Bruce D. Gelb, Dr. Carol R. Horowitz, and Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni. “This multi-institutional effort will fill a gap to significantly increase recruitment of participants in an area of the country with rich diversity,” said Dr. Kraft, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In addition, Mount Sinai and our partners will work to enroll 3,300 new participants with opioid use disorder, a crucial step in addressing this devastating crisis, especially among communities disproportionately affected. We are honored to lead this historic effort to improve precision medicine for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eGuJvl #MountSinai #LeadingTheWay #PrecisionMedicine #AllofUs #HealthEquity #OpioidCrisis #PublicHealth

Feat. 📰 : Discusses the importance of dissemination & implementation science in bridging the gap b/w public health knowledge & practice, emphasizing the need for intentional & equitable approaches to address disparities in clinical & community contexts. https://lnkd.in/ggNYvQVC

Diversity and representation matter in healthcare. Learn about the contributions of Hispanic leaders in medicine and how they are shaping the future of healthcare in our latest post.

Diversity and representation matter in healthcare. Learn about the contributions of Hispanic leaders in medicine and how they are shaping the future of healthcare in our latest post.