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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Tuesday February 25, 2025 ( 4 items )  

Media Advisory: "Suits and Sneakers" Cancer Action Day Brings Advocates to Columbia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: "Suits and Sneakers" Cancer Action Day Brings Advocates to Columbia COLUMBIA, S.C. - Around 100 cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) from all over South Carolina will be at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 26, for the annual "Suits and Sneakers" Cancer Action D  more

NASA-funded Astrophysicist Joins Presbyterian College Faculty, Inspiring Future Scientists
CLINTON, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: * * * NASA-funded astrophysicist joins Presbyterian College faculty, inspiring future scientists Dr. Frances Cashman leans forward, eyes alight with excitement as she gestures toward a vibrant image on her computer screen. The swirling patterns of light and shadow in the Milky Way stretch across the display, a snapshot of the Galaxy's structure in wavelengths invisible to the human eye. "If we could see in ga  more

Scientists Link Urban Tree Structure to Mental Health
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: * * * Scientists link urban tree structure to mental health Studies have shown that tree canopies can reduce human stress, improve mood and lower blood pressure. Now, a group of scientists led by Clemson University professor Puneet Dwivedi has found that other tree characteristics can also benefit people. Their study, "Examining the impacts of urban tree structure and condition on a  more

Student Ignites Passion for Mental Health Awareness and Research
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * Student Ignites Passion for Mental Health Awareness and Research Sophomore Stephanie Winborne is navigating the challenges of being a college student while actively researching for a more significant cause. As an advocate driven by a personal connection to mental health awareness, she aims to shed light on the complexities of mental health through her research. "I learned that mental illnesses are vast,"  more