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Clinical Scholars Fellows Take On COVID-19

August 31, 2020

By Karl

Clinical Scholars Fellows Hope Bussenius and Dr. Charles Moore, along with others, have recently developed a smartphone app to help patients and healthcare providers to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. [TechTank] allows patients to self-screen for COVID-19, and enables providers to view real-time positive screening counts by zip code. TechTank Project COVID19 There […]

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Channeling Anger to Fight Racism

June 10, 2020

By Karl

Polly Gipson, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, was recently featured on NPR’s Morning Edition sharing ways with which we can can redirect our anger over the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others into productive and meaningful change. She says that “It’s uncomfortable […]

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Clinical Scholars Welcomes Newest NAC Members

May 29, 2020

By Karl

Clinical Scholars is ecstatic to welcome two new members to our National Advisory Committee (NAC) this year! Our NAC serves the program by playing an instrumental role in the selection process, providing strategic planning and advice, offering technical assistance to the Fellows, and more. Jerome Williams Jr, MD, MBA Dr. Williams is a practicing Interventional […]

Conquering Canine Anxiety During Vet Visits

February 17, 2020

By Karl

Are you anxious about doctor visits? Animals experience anxiety with their visits, too. Erica Tricarico writes in dvm360.com that, according to veterinarian Marie Hopfensperger, a majority of dogs “show signs of fear or apprehension at the clinic.” Dr. Hopfensperger, who runs the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center’s Behavior Service, shared at this year’s Veterinary […]

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Influencing Policy: Inspiration and Tips for Healthcare Providers

Influencing Policy: Inspiration and Tips for Health Care Providers

January 31, 2020

By Karl

In addition to making a difference in the lives of those they serve directly in hospitals, clinics, and other settings, Clinical Scholars teams build a Culture of Health by tackling complex health problems in their communities. Their work can also help shape and support public policies that make health and well-being a possibility for all. […]

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