Board Meeting Minutes, September 28, 2021
Board Members Present: Danny Sands, Debra Cobb, Eric Bersh, Brian Mack, Joe Ternullo, Sarah Krug, Mary Hennings, Matthew Holt, Jay Spitulnik, Dennis Reilly, Tim Blevins, Vera Rulon, Jan Oldenburg, Judy Danielson, John Grohol, Amber Soucy, Burt Rosen
Others in Attendance: Randy Houk, Vaughn Keller
Full attendance record available here.
Welcome – Hennings
Minutes from last board meeting: Bersh
Approved.
Treasurer-Membership Report: Cobb
$173,000. Projection to end of 2021, $135,000 (no income included).
Recognition of departing Board members: Hennings
Mary reads Jan Oldenburg and Burt Rosen’s resolutions. Mary ...
Source: Society for Participatory Medicine - September 28, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Eric Bersh Tags: Board Minutes Source Type: news
Canada was already desperately short of nurses before COVID-19. Now nurses say they're hanging on by a thread
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened Canada’s already critical nursing shortage, and experts say it’s going to take strategic planning, incentives and a lot of effort to make work life more sustainable for nurses to build a bigger workforce. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat, Black Art Source Type: news
Alex Gorsky to Serve as Executive Chairman and Transition Role of Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson to Joaquin Duato, Effective January 3, 2022
New Brunswick, N.J. (August 19, 2021) – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that Mr. Alex Gorsky, currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Executive Chairman of Johnson & Johnson and transition the Chief Executive Officer role to Mr. Joaquin Duato, currently Vice Chairman of the Company’s Executive Committee, effective January 3, 2022. Following the transition of the Chief Executive Officer role, Mr. Duato will also be appointed as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead this company as Chairman and CEO for nearly a decade, and...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - August 19, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
ECW Interviews the Honourable Awut Deng Acuil, Minister of General Education and Instruction for South Sudan
By External SourceAug 6 2021 (IPS-Partners) Awut Deng Acuil is the first female Minister of Education for South Sudan, and only the second person to serve as Minister of Education for her country – which became independent country in 2011. Prior to this role, Minister Acuil was the first woman to serve as the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Recently, Minister Acuil made history as the first women to lead a South Sudan university when she was appointed head of council at the University of Bahr El-Ghazal.
Since 2005, Minister Acuil has served as Presidential Advisor on Gender and Hum...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: External Source Tags: COVID-19 Education Education Cannot Wait. Future of Education is here Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Source Type: news
St. Jude appoints executive to guide campus expansion and oversee campus operations
“As an MIT graduate with decades of experience, he is the right person to help guide the $1.9 billion growth outlined for construction, renovation, and capital needs in the strategic plan," said Dr. James Downing, St. Jude president and CEO. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - August 2, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Jason Bolton Source Type: news
St. Jude appoints executive to guide campus expansion and oversee campus operations
“As an MIT graduate with decades of experience, he is the right person to help guide the $1.9 billion growth outlined for construction, renovation, and capital needs in the strategic plan," said Dr. James Downing, St. Jude president and CEO. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 2, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jason Bolton Source Type: news
Fujifilm signs US Radiology Specialists
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Fujifilm doubles down on healthcare in new $11B strategic plan (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 28, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Africa: This Is No Time to Neglect Hepatitis - 70 Million Africans Are Infected
[The Conversation Africa] In 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set an ambitious target to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. This was followed by commitments from governments - including African countries - to develop national strategic plans for viral hepatitis and earmark resources to eliminate the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 28, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
We Welcome Your Feedback on the NIDCR Strategic Plan Priorities for 2021-2026
Dear Subscriber:
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is drafting its Strategic Plan for 2021-2026 to help guide the research it supports over the next five years. In case you missed it, on July 15, NIDCR issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting feedback on our five strategic priorities, contained in this email.
Under the leadership of Dr. Rena D’Souza, who was sworn in as the new Director of NIDCR in October 2020, NIDCR has also updated its mission and created a new overarching vision for the future, as well as guiding principles to steer the institute and help direct and execut...
Source: NIDCR Science News - July 27, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
It ’s Time To Reopen Primary Schools in India
Schools in India are not just a source of education but also provide access to health, hygiene, immunisation, and nutritional safety nets. | Picture courtesy: FlickrBy External SourceJul 22 2021 (IPS) “The government should open schools, even if it’s for an hour, to facilitate some student-teacher interaction. Most teachers feel that students should be encouraged to come to school.
Neither parents, students, nor teachers are worried about transmission as little has changed in the community habits such as social gatherings, shared resources, intermingling of children, and drinking, among others.
Only schools have closed...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - July 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: External Source Tags: Asia-Pacific Education Headlines Health Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Statement on Nationwide Opioid Settlement Agreement
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 21, 2021 - Johnson & Johnson and its U.S.-based Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies today announced the finalization of a nationwide settlement agreement to resolve opioid-related claims and litigation by states, cities, counties, and other subdivisions in the United States. As previously announced, the Company will contribute up to $5 billion to the settlement, depending on the number of state and local governments that elect to opt into the agreement over the next several months. "We recognize the opioid crisis is a tremendously complex public health issue, and we have deep sympathy for everyon...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Reports Q2 2021 Results
New Brunswick, N.J. (July 21, 2021) – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for second-quarter. “Our second-quarter results showcase Johnson & Johnson’s diversified portfolio, driven by strong sales and earnings growth across our Medical Device, Consumer Health and Pharmaceutical businesses,” said Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m so proud of our 136,000 colleagues who remain focused on delivering our medicines and products to patients and consumers around the world, in addition to advancing our pipeline with new product launches and regulatory submissions. These ac...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
Namibia: Ondangwa CEO Blames Virus for Implementation Failures
[Namibian] THE chief executive officer of the Ondangwa Town Council, Ismael Namgongo, says challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic has hindered the council from implementing the town's five-year strategic plans. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 15, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Announces Extension Of Innovation Partnering Office at Monash University In Collaboration With Victorian State Government To Accelerate The Life-Sciences Hub
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 15, 2021 -- Johnson & Johnson Innovation announced today the extension of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office at Monash University's Clayton Campus in Melbourne (JJIPO@Monash) in collaboration with the Victorian State Government.This joint initiative between Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the Victorian Government and Monash University will be extended for approximately two years through June 30, 2023. The agreement will allow JJIPO@Monash to continue connecting with the Victorian innovation ecosystem, nurturing and accelerating innovative research, new product developmen...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 15, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific NEUTROGENA ® and AVEENO® Aerosol Sunscreen Products Due to the Presence of Benzene
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., JULY 14, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions set forth below.The only sunscreen products impacted are aerosol products, specifically: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen,NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen,NEUTROGENA® Ultra Shee...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 14, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
