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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hosts Columbia University Students for Discussion on Public Health Leadership
NEW YORK, Dec. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release:
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hosts Columbia University Students for Discussion on Public Health Leadership
Event connected Metropolitan Hospital's senior leadership with 40 soon-to-be graduates of the Mailman School of Public Health
Discussion highlighted community-based care, hospital leadership, and public service within the nation's largest public health care system
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan announced today that it hosted 40 Master of Public Health
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NEW YORK, Dec. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release:
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hosts Columbia University Students for Discussion on Public Health Leadership
Event connected Metropolitan Hospital's senior leadership with 40 soon-to-be graduates of the Mailman School of Public Health
Discussion highlighted community-based care, hospital leadership, and public service within the nation's largest public health care system
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan announced today that it hosted 40 Master of Public Healthstudents from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health to connect soon-to-be graduates for a Public Health Fireside Chat with the hospital's senior leadership. The conversation, facilitated by Metropolitan Hospital's Chief Executive Officer, Julian S. John, MPA, Chief Operating Officer Elsa Cosme, MBA, and Metropolitan Hospital Auxiliary President Betsy Mendez White, MPH, covered the importance of community-based care, hospital leadership, innovation, and public service within the nation's largest public health system.
The event provided students with firsthand insight into the role of a safety-net hospital within a larger public health care ecosystem. Metropolitan leadership discussed the daily operational and strategic decisions that shape care delivery, particularly in an under-served community like East Harlem where residents have higher rates of preventable health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, certain cancers, as well as lower rates of healthcare access and insurance coverage.
"Exposing students to community-focused care models allows them the opportunity to better understand the realities of localized care and the responsibility we share in improving health outcomes locally and nationally," said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Chief Executive Officer, Julian S. John, MPA. "Public service is a privilege and mentorship is critical. We are happy to offer students the chance to learn from those who have navigated healthcare leadership and offer insights that can help shape their careers."
"This event allowed Metropolitan to show students firsthand what hospital operations and the journey to leadership truly looks like at the local level, and the lasting impact it can have on patients, communities, and their own careers," said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Chief Operating Officer, Elsa Cosme, MBA.
"Supporting the next generation of public health leaders is central to Metropolitan's mission, and we are proud to welcome students who are committed to understanding community needs and serving with purpose," said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hospital Auxiliary President, Betsy Mendez White, MPH.
The discussion also explored what qualities it takes to lead in the health care field: resilience, vision, and heart. Leaders shared their personal journeys, offering students valuable insights into navigating the challenges of today's healthcare climate. The conversation allowed students the unique opportunity to engage directly with senior hospital leadership, asking questions to inform their careers,including how to best apply their passion for public service in an evolving industry.
As one of New York City's oldest public hospitals and with a 150-year legacy of empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders, Metropolitan Hospital supports a range of educational programs including medical residencies, nursing and allied health professional trainings, pre-collegiate and direct to workforce programs, as well as a robust volunteer network to help develop future healthcare professionals and strengthen local pathways to careers in public service.
MEDIA CONTACT : Domonique Chaplin, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, (212) 423-7782
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is a 338-bed facility serving East Harlem and surrounding communities. Known historically as the primary health care provider in El Barrio, Metropolitan delivers high-quality, compassionate care to over 400,000 clinic visits and more than 60,000 emergency room visits annually. The hospital is a designated Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Center of Excellence and a recognized "Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign. Since 2021, the hospital has been ranked #1 in New York State for health equity and inclusivity across all categories by the Lown Institute. Metropolitan has earned numerous honors, including the AORN, Beacon, Lantern, and Pathway to Excellence with Distinction awards, and national recognition in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list. With a legacy spanning 150 years, Metropolitan maintains the nation's oldest municipal hospital-medical school affiliation through its longstanding partnership with New York Medical College.
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/locations/metropolitan
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city's five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system's trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health planall supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Original text here: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/pressrelease/nyc-health-hospitals-metropolitan-hosts-columbia-university-students-for-discussion-on-public-health-leadership/
Miami Boat Show Introduces New Branding and Visibility Opportunities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Miami Boat Show Introduces New Branding and Visibility Opportunities
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The 2026 Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r) \- a global gathering point for the recreational boating industry and thousands of boating enthusiasts - is offering new opportunities to increase brand visibility and engage with qualified audiences throughout the show experience.
A variety of sponsorship options will be offered in 2026, including:
* Show location and
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Miami Boat Show Introduces New Branding and Visibility Opportunities
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The 2026 Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r) \- a global gathering point for the recreational boating industry and thousands of boating enthusiasts - is offering new opportunities to increase brand visibility and engage with qualified audiences throughout the show experience.
A variety of sponsorship options will be offered in 2026, including:
* Show location andbranding placements designed to reach high-value attendees
* Email and social media integrations that support visibility before, during, and after the show
* New for 2026 : onsite digital signage across high-traffic areas of the event
To learn more about available packages, complete the sponsorship inquiry form or contact Matthew Skinner at matthew.skinner@informa.com. Members can also review the full sponsorship deck for a detailed look at current opportunities.
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Original text here: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25336
Military Officers Association of America: New USPHS Commissioned Corps Leader Seeks Fitter Force, Greater Awareness
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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New USPHS Commissioned Corps Leader Seeks Fitter Force, Greater Awareness
By Tony Lombardo
The new leader of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps launched a new fitness initiative this month aimed at improving the health and readiness of the force while promising to elevate the branch's role and recognition among the uniformed services.
"As public health service officers and servicemembers, it is our job to lead by example. If we're asking the American public to focus on their
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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New USPHS Commissioned Corps Leader Seeks Fitter Force, Greater Awareness
By Tony Lombardo
The new leader of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps launched a new fitness initiative this month aimed at improving the health and readiness of the force while promising to elevate the branch's role and recognition among the uniformed services.
"As public health service officers and servicemembers, it is our job to lead by example. If we're asking the American public to focus on theirhealth, our servicemen and women should be leading the way," said Adm. Brian Christine during his Dec. 12 swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C., where he became the Department of Health and Human Services' 18th assistant secretary for health and the chief of the USPHS Commissioned Corps.
The all-officer corps has 5,500 servicemembers with jobs that include doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, clinical and rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, engineers, environmental health officers, scientists, veterinarians, and more. They serve at home, along our borders, and overseas, often alongside armed services personnel.
Christine, a urologist and surgeon, earned his doctor of medicine degree from Emory University and completed his residency in urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
He announced the new PHS Mission Fit program on Dec. 12. It will include:
* Clear expectations for physical fitness and consistent training. Beginning April 1, officers will complete two physical fitness tests (PFTs) annually.
* Holistic support and resources across physical, mental, nutritional, and sleep health.
* Weekly structured exercise opportunities.
* Motivational challenges to build camaraderie and engagement.
Christine has already promised to share his own PFT score and encourages all members of the Corps to try and beat him.
"I'll be traveling to different duty stations," Christine said. "When I do, we're going to work out together. We're going to do PT together."
During his swearing-in, Christine addressed officers in the room, noting he'd heard feedback that USPHS officers feel like they serve in an "invisible corps" - a branch whose role and service is unknown to the general public. He pledged that he would make sure they are the "visible corps."
"At every opportunity, be seen in your uniform," he told officers. "When someone says 'Thank you for your service,' use that time to explain who you are, what you are, what Public Health Service officers do to make your country healthy."
Christine said he will also seek to better unite the Commissioned Corps with other services.
"We're going to be interfacing with the other branches of service more frequently and more intensely," he said. "We are moving to bring the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps into better alignment with the other uniformed services, while always maintaining our unique identity and our unique garrison."
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About the Author
Tony Lombardo
As MOAA's Director of Content & Engagement, Tony Lombardo manages the content team tasked with producing The MOAA Newsletter, editing Military Officer magazine, operating MOAA's social media accounts, and supporting all communications efforts across the association.
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2025-news-articles/recommended-reads/new-public-health-service-leader-seeks-fitter-force,-greater-awareness/
[Category: National Defense]
Judge Blocks Texas's App Store Accountability Act as Unconstitutional Speech Restriction
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Judge Blocks Texas's App Store Accountability Act as Unconstitutional Speech Restriction
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Washington - A federal court has granted the Computer & Communication Industry Association's request for a preliminary injunction blocking Texas SB2420, the App Store Accountability Act, from being enforced against any entity pending a final decision on the merits of the case. Judge Robert Pitman agreed with arguments that the law likely violates the First
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Judge Blocks Texas's App Store Accountability Act as Unconstitutional Speech Restriction
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Washington - A federal court has granted the Computer & Communication Industry Association's request for a preliminary injunction blocking Texas SB2420, the App Store Accountability Act, from being enforced against any entity pending a final decision on the merits of the case. Judge Robert Pitman agreed with arguments that the law likely violates the FirstAmendment by being vague, overly broad, and a restraint of the protected speech of both app stores and app developers.
The law was set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
In October, CCIA sued the State of Texas over SB2420, which would impose a sweeping age-verification, parental consent, and compelled speech regime on both app stores and app developers in violation of the United States Constitution.
The following can be attributed to Stephanie Joyce, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, who is the Director of CCIA's Litigation Center:
"This Order stops the Texas App Store Accountability Act from taking effect in order to preserve the First Amendment rights of app stores, app developers, parents, and younger internet users. It also protects parents' inviolate right to use their own judgment in safeguarding their children online using the myriad tools our members provide."
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Original text here: https://ccianet.org/news/2025/12/judge-blocks-texass-app-store-accountability-act-as-unconstitutional-speech-restriction/
Cannabis Use Associated With Myriad Negative Impacts in Adolescents Even With Infrequent Use
ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
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Cannabis Use Associated With Myriad Negative Impacts in Adolescents Even With Infrequent Use
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A study examining the impact of cannabis use on adolescents found that even infrequent use was associated with poor academic performance, emotional states, impulsivity, and issues with self-regulation when compared with peers who didn't use cannabis. Researchers found the negative impacts of cannabis use to be present regardless of frequency of use, but more severe for younger
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ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
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Cannabis Use Associated With Myriad Negative Impacts in Adolescents Even With Infrequent Use
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A study examining the impact of cannabis use on adolescents found that even infrequent use was associated with poor academic performance, emotional states, impulsivity, and issues with self-regulation when compared with peers who didn't use cannabis. Researchers found the negative impacts of cannabis use to be present regardless of frequency of use, but more severe for youngerusers.
The study, "Cannabis Use Among US Adolescents," published in the January 2025 Pediatrics (published online on Dec. 23), examined over 162,500 responses to a national survey of public high school students in grades 8, 10 and 12 between 2018 and 2022. About 74% of respondents reported no cannabis use with the remaining 26% reporting noncurrent use. Frequent cannabis users (monthly at 4.8%, weekly at 3.6% and near-daily at 4.6%) were more likely to be older, with the median age around 17 years old. Researchers found cannabis use was associated with 2 to 5 times increased odds of low academic achievement.
Cannabis use was also associated with low social engagement, high impulsivity and aggression, as well as increased symptoms of anxiety, distress, and low self-esteem. Authors state that their findings underscore the need for routine inquiry regarding cannabis use in adolescents.
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Original text here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/pediatrics2/2025/cannabis-use-associated-with-myriad-negative-impacts-in-adolescents-even-with-infrequent-use/
Better Access to Your Health Care Benefit: A Look at the Military CARE Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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Better Access to Your Health Care Benefit: A Look at the Military CARE Act
By: Kevin Lilley
A bipartisan House bill introduced Dec. 17 would require the Pentagon to establish a digital system designed to improve access to care at military treatment facilities (MTFs) by providing greater data and transparency on beneficiary access challenges - a key MOAA legislative priority.
The Military Care Access, Reporting, and Evaluation (CARE) Act (H.R. 6796) mandates a system that:
* Allows all TRICARE
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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Better Access to Your Health Care Benefit: A Look at the Military CARE Act
By: Kevin Lilley
A bipartisan House bill introduced Dec. 17 would require the Pentagon to establish a digital system designed to improve access to care at military treatment facilities (MTFs) by providing greater data and transparency on beneficiary access challenges - a key MOAA legislative priority.
The Military Care Access, Reporting, and Evaluation (CARE) Act (H.R. 6796) mandates a system that:
* Allows all TRICAREbeneficiaries to submit and track a complaint about MTF barriers to accessing care.
* Sends access complaints to the proper patient advocate.
* Aggregates those complaints for use by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to help officials address widespread problems.
"Without reliable data and transparency, access-to-care problems in the military health system remain unseen and unresolved," MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), said in a press release announcing the bill's introduction. "The Military CARE Act ensures beneficiary experiences are captured, tracked, and reported - giving leaders and Congress the visibility needed to identify systemic issues and drive meaningful, lasting improvements for military families."
The bill, sponsored by Reps. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), and Don Bacon (R-Neb.), also requires reports on the most common access-to-care complaint filed at each MTF, along with deeper looks into specialty and pediatric care. It also mandates each facility provide "a summary of steps taken ... to reduce access to care complaints by covered beneficiaries."
The Military CARE Act is the result of grassroots efforts - MOAA took this issue to Capitol Hill as part of the 2025 Advocacy in Action event. MOAA members from across the nation converged on Washington, D.C., in April to meet with lawmakers and advance our legislative agenda, including improving access to health care for military families.
Why This System Matters
Military families face multiple hurdles navigating a complex health care benefit - everything from frequent PCS moves to an unstable military health system. Many reach a new duty station only to be greeted by MTF appointment shortages and referral delays ... and patient-advocacy resources at these facilities vary widely across the force.
The establishment of a systemwide digital platform would help all beneficiaries know where to go with their complaints, ensure their issues are forwarded to individuals who can help them secure their earned health care benefit, and compile data to help DHA leaders and Congress address problems - whether it's a single MTF facing a series of challenges or a forcewide issue faced by beneficiaries in multiple locations.
Congress mandated a similar system in 2019 to address military family housing concerns amid increased reports of hazardous living conditions. The DoD Housing Feedback System offers a centralized database for tenant complaints, landlord responses, and actionable data that can shed light on widespread problems.
"This bipartisan bill gives military families a real voice, gives providers the tools to respond quickly, and gives Congress the oversight needed to ensure servicemembers and their loved ones are never left behind," Horsford said in the press release. "When we support our families, we strengthen the entire force."
Existing systems, such as the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) application, may field some TRICARE access-related complaints, but they are used infrequently, lack consistency in how submissions are handled, and have few reporting mandates. The establishment of a complete, transparent reporting platform will offer beneficiaries the tool they need to ensure their service-earned benefit is fully provided.
"Our military families deserve timely care and a clear path to raise concerns when the system falls short," Bacon said in the release. "The Military CARE Act gives servicemembers and their families a direct line to report care access issues and track their resolution, while ensuring Congress has the data needed to identify and fix systemic problems across the military health system."
Alongside MOAA, the bill is supported by military and veterans organizations such as AMVETS, the National Military Family Association, the TRICARE for Kids Coalition, and Vietnam Veterans of America. You can add your voice to the cause by reaching out to your House member today via our Legislative Action Center and asking them to back the Military CARE Act.
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About the Author
Kevin Lilley
Lilley serves as MOAA's digital content manager. His duties include producing, editing, and managing content for a variety of platforms, with a concentration on The MOAA Newsletter and MOAA.org. Follow him on X: @KRLilley
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2025-news-articles/health-care-and-earned-benefits/better-access-to-your-health-care-benefit-a-look-at-the-military-care-act/
[Category: National Defense]
American Gastroenterological Association: Current State of GI Research
BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 23 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following statement on Dec. 22, 2025, by Chair Michael Camilleri:
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The current state of GI research
You know what I've noticed these past months? GI investigators are feeling very anxious.
Normally, you hear the enthusiasm investigators have to establish significant
translational, clinical, and basic research that will positively impact patient outcomes.
But not today. Today, we hear about the uncertainty regarding the availability of federal funding for research, the cuts being made to research programs,
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BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 23 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following statement on Dec. 22, 2025, by Chair Michael Camilleri:
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The current state of GI research
You know what I've noticed these past months? GI investigators are feeling very anxious.
Normally, you hear the enthusiasm investigators have to establish significant
translational, clinical, and basic research that will positively impact patient outcomes.
But not today. Today, we hear about the uncertainty regarding the availability of federal funding for research, the cuts being made to research programs,and the dwindling pipeline of physician-scientists.
Breakthroughs in digestive health are at risk.
Cuts to NIH research funding will harm the future of GI research if we don't act now. The AGA Research Foundation can help keep GI research moving forward, with your support. Donate this holiday season to help fund pilot research awards for 10 investigators in need in 2026.
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Original text here: https://gastro.org/news/the-current-state-of-gi-research/
[Category: Medical]
