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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Tuesday April 09, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Cathie Biga Is New American College of Cardiology President
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, today became president of the American College of Cardiology and made history as the organization's first non-physician president. She will serve a one-year term representing over 56,000 cardiovascular care team members around the world and leading the cardiovascular organization in its mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for a  more

CCSSO Announces New Members Join Its Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler will assume the role of president of its Board of Directors, and Nevada Superintendent Jhone Ebert and New Hampshire Commissioner Frank Edelblut will join as new members of the board. Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods, a current board member, will assume the role of  more

Dr. Himabindu Vidula Is New Chair of ACC Board of Governors
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Effective today, Himabindu Vidula, MD, MS, FACC, will serve as chair of the American College of Cardiology Board of Governors (BOG) and secretary of the Board of Trustees. Her term will run one year from 2024-2025. Vidula will lead governors from chapters representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and representatives from the U.S. health ser  more

USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $363,000 in New Research Through the Board Research Initiative Program
TUCKER, Georgia, April 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved approximately $363,000 in funding for three new research grants at two institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program. The topics and request for proposals were selected by the USPOULTRY board of directors. The Foundation Research Advisory Committee evaluated several research proposals and then recommended which  more