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CHER’s statement on anti-racism

Our hearts break for the millions of families who have experienced the everyday violence, trauma, and terror that reverberates from institutionalized racism, white supremacy and forces of settler colonialism.

We condemn the relentless racial profiling, surveillance, harassment, degradation and excessive use of force performed by law enforcement on Black, Indigenous, Latino, and other people of color, and the complete and utter failure of our justice system and other institutions to provide retribution and solace to these victims of state sponsored violence. Read more …

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Regents’ professor Julie Baldwin inducted into National Academy of Medicine

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U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) President Victor J. Dzau opened the 2022 Class Member induction ceremony with humor.
This class is the very best… I said that to last year’s class too, but every class is the very best,” joked NAM President Dzau. “Our members are highly distinguished, and they are chosen because of the achievement and excellence they represent in the field of health and biomedical sciences from basic translational clinical research to great clinicians to experts…

New Tools Created to Promote Community Health Representative Integration in Emergency Preparedness and Vaccine Deployment

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Have you ever found yourself in a healthcare setting, feeling like your unique experiences, cultural background, or identity weren't fully understood or taken into consideration by your provider?
You’re not alone. It is vital to be seen in the context of our cultures and identities when it comes to proper healthcare outcomes. That’s where Community Health Representatives (CHRs) come in.  CHRs are effective, frontline tribally employed public health workers who are trusted members of their communities they…
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