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Feb
22
0 comments Tags: COVID-19, vaccines
At the moment we’re all talking about vaccines like never before, but what makes a vaccine successful? The ultimate indicator of a successful vaccination campaign—the percentage of people who are fully vaccinated against a condition, such as COVID-19—must be tracked by all communities. Read more on how states and localities can improve the data they… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us
Feb
22
0 comments Tags: rare disease day
Rare diseases are individually rare yet collectively common. In fact, 1 in 10 people in the USA are affected by a rare disease. There are only six days until Rare Disease Day and you can learn more about the day here. To find out more information about rare diseases and their impact on so many of… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us
Feb
22
0 comments Tags: Black History Month, research, webinar
In recognition of Black History Month, join the All of Us Research Program in celebrating African-American researchers’ impact and contributions to the media and research fields on Friday February 26th at 12-1:30pm EST. The event is open to anyone with a passion for discovery and innovation but is especially designed for African American emerging researchers and early career… Read More »
Jan
25
0 comments Tags: reading club
Please join us as Amy Byer Shainman, also known as the BRCA Responder, discusses her book, Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew: A Memoir. Ms. Shainman is a patient advocate who provides support and education surrounding BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes. She is also… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us
Dec
01
0 comments Tags: genetics, reading club
Did you miss Bill Sullivan discussing the hidden forces of genetics last week? Don’t worry! You can catch up on the November 17th webinar whenever is convenient for you here. Dr. Bill Sullivan, professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, discussed his book Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and… Read More »
Oct
27
0 comments Tags: covid, COVID19, NIH
“It is critical that all Americans have access to rapid, accurate testing for COVID-19, especially underserved and vulnerable populations who are bearing the brunt of this disease. RADx-UP will help us better understand and alleviate the barriers to testing for those most vulnerable and reduce the burden of this disease on all Americans” – NIH… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, General, Low Income, Minority Health Concerns, National Library of Medicine News, Public Health
Oct
27
0 comments Tags: book club, Facebook Live, public health, webinar
On November 17th at 2pm ET join Dr. Bill Sullivan, author of Pleased to Meet Me, as he describes the hidden forces of genetics that shape personality and behavior. Dr. Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. You can tune in here.
Posted in: All of Us, Public Health, Webinars
Sep
29
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Carrie Ann Inaba doesn’t let Sjögren’s syndrome stand in her way. Find out how the “Dancing with the Stars” judge doesn’t let her autoimmune disease get the best of her here. Outside of her on-camera career, Inaba is a self-described warrior for those with Sjögren’s syndrome, a difficult and often painful autoimmune disease she has… Read More »
Sep
29
0 comments Tags: motherhood, racism and health
Last week authors Dani McClain and Andrea Collier discussed McClain’s book, We Live for the We: the Political Power of Black Motherhood. “A longtime reporter on race, reproductive health, and politics, Dani McClain is also the mother of a little girl. Like all first-time mothers, she has countless questions about raising her child—and her questions… Read More »
Sep
29
0 comments Tags: diabetes, webinar
The All of Us community engagement team at MCW is hosting a new virtual event series called the “All of U Health Education Series.” This is the recording from the first session on August 19, 2020 entitled “Diabetes: Ask the Doc.” Click here to watch the webinar whenever is convenient for you. Diabetes is a disease… Read More »