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Tipoffs for Jacksonville, Florida (Public Policy) Newsletter for Wednesday August 21, 2024 ( 2 items )  

G. Dean MacEwen, MD, Nemours Children's Health Pioneer and Internationally-Renowned Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dies at 96
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: We are deeply saddened to share news of the recent passing of Dr. G. Dean MacEwen, a pioneer in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Dr. MacEwen's legacy at Nemours Children's Health and the field of orthopedic surgery is immeasurable. His formal obituary, below, details his influence that extends globally, and includes information on the scheduled memorial service and reception. In lieu of flowers, the family req  more

Nemours Children's Health Announces $7 Million Donation from Pass It On To Kids Foundation to Advance Oncology Research, Music Therapy
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2024) Nemours Children's Health announced a $7 million donation from the Pass It On To Kids Foundation that will advance groundbreaking research harnessing the Zika virus to target and eradicate neuroblastoma and ovarian cancers. This gift will also support the Child Life department's music therapy program. The donation will fund research by Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD, Division Chief  more