http://www.msm.edu/_dev/ for 2015 redesign en-us Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:33:48 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/untitled.php Dr. Glenda Wrenn, director of Behavioral Health for Morehouse School of Medicine's Satcher Health Leadership Institute, said, "Part of fighting the stigma of mental illness is having complex narratives." She added that fighting the stigma starts by sharing stories. Ronna Numan <rnuman@msm.edu> Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:55:13 -0500 Dr. Glenda Wrenn Panelist at the 2015 Gathering on Mental Health and the Church Dr. Glenda Wrenn, director of Behavioral Health for Morehouse School of Medicine's Satcher Health Leadership Institute, said, "Part of fighting the stigma of mental illness is having complex narratives." She added that fighting the stigma starts by sharing stories. Mental Health, Glenda Wrenn, Morehouse School of Medicine, Kennedy http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/ofiliacademy.php The National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine, announced today the election of 70 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Ronna Numan <rnuman@msm.edu> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:02:00 -0500 Ofili Elected to the National Academy of Medicine MSM's Ofili Elected to the National Academy of Medicine Ofili, academy of medicine, elected http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/VandersbiltAIDS16mil.php Vanderbilt officials announced today the university has been awarded a $16 million federal grant to coordinate AIDS education and training efforts in Tennessee and seven other states in the Southeast. Ronna Numan <rnuman@msm.edu> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:20:27 -0500 Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with Vanderbilt and Meharry on $16 million AIDS Grant Vanderbilt officials announced today the university has been awarded a $16 million federal grant to coordinate AIDS education and training efforts in Tennessee and seven other states in the Southeast. Vanderbilt, AIDS, CDC, $16 million, research http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/DeBruynebodyclock.php Jason DeBruyne, PhD on a team that have a new genome screen that has identified partner molecules of cell-waste disposal proteins. They applied their new method to identify other clock partners that target a multipurpose cell nucleus receptor for disposal. Ronna Numan <rnuman@msm.edu> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:52:50 -0500 Discovery: DeBruyne on Biological Clock Team Jason DeBruyne, PhD on a team that have a new genome screen that has identified partner molecules of cell-waste disposal proteins. They applied their new method to identify other clock partners that target a multipurpose cell nucleus receptor for disposal. body clock, Jason BeBruyne, cell-waste disposal http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/ajcdairyrooke.php Dr. Jennifer Rooke, an assistant professor of community health and preventive medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine, said she works with patients to remove all saturated fats from their diets, especially those from dairy products. She sees the cholesterol in saturated fats as the real culprit in heart disease. Ronna Numan Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:03:49 -0500 AJC: Dr. Jennifer Rooke Weighes in on Dairy Debate Dr. Jennifer Rooke, an assistant professor of community health and preventive medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine, said she works with patients to remove all saturated fats from their diets, especially those from dairy products. She sees the cholesterol in saturated fats as the real culprit in heart disease. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/JamesDenslerAwards.php Morehouse School of Medicine Professor of Surgery Dr. James Franklin Densler (aka "Dr. D. - The Fun Doctor") receives awards from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Meharry Medical College and Savannah State University in recognition of his exemplary medical career. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:04:00 -0500 Awards and Honors MSM's Dr. James F. Densler to Receive Three Separate Awards in Honor of Distinguished Medical Career Morehouse School of Medicine Professor of Surgery Dr. James Franklin Densler (aka “Dr. D. – The Fun Doctor”) will be receiving awards from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Meharry Medical College and Savannah State University in recognition of his exemplary medical career. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/JamesReedCover.php Cover Atlanta Tribune October 2015 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:44:00 -0500 Dr. James Reed on Atlanta Tribune Cover Atlanta Tribune October 2015 Atlanta Tribune, Dr. James Reed, Grady, Morehouse School of Medicine http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/MenofMSMMixer.php On September 23, 2015, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) hosted its first annual Men of MSM Learning Community Networking Mixer. The event's goals were to create a culture of providing lifelong mentoring, learning about leadership and mentoring, identifying potential mentors, and networking with other male professionals. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:38:00 -0500 Event News Morehouse School of Medicine Hosts First Annual Men of MSM Networking Mixer to Promote Local Male Mentoring On September 23, 2015, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) hosted its first annual Men of MSM Learning Community Networking Mixer. The event's goals were to create a culture of providing lifelong mentoring, learning about leadership and mentoring, identifying potential mentors, and networking with other male professionals. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/GATrendMagVMR.php Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice discusses MSM's mission and her vision for achieving health equity and serving the underserved in an in-depth interview with Georgia Trend magazine. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:51:45 -0500 Dr. Montgomery Rice Discusses MSM's Mission in Q&A with Georgia Trend Magazine Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice discusses MSM's mission and her vision for achieving health equity and serving the underserved in an in-depth interview with Georgia Trend magazine. Georgia Trend magazine, MSM, morehouse school of medicine, vmr, valerie montgomery rice http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/October2015/ChoiceGrantMSM.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)'s Community Health and Preventive Medicine Department will be the lead health partner assisting the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) in health care outreach as it utilizes the $30 million Choice grant recently awarded to the City of Atlanta by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Julian Castro. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:09:00 -0500 Announcements,Health Care News Atlanta Awarded $30 Million HUD Choice Grant to Revitalize West Atlanta; MSM Tapped as Lead Health Partner to Work with AHA Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)'s Community Health and Preventive Medicine Department will be the lead health partner assisting the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) in health care outreach as it utilizes the $30 million Choice grant recently awarded to the City of Atlanta by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Julian Castro. joy fitzgerald, julian castro, hud, choice grant, kasim reed, john lewis, $30 million http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/NIH-ABCDStudy.php The National Institutes of Health awarded 13 grants to research institutions around the country as part of a landmark study about the effects of adolescent substance use on the developing brain. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:08:00 -0500 Press Releases, Health Care News NIH Launches Landmark Study on Substance Use and Adolescent Brain Development The National Institutes of Health awarded 13 grants to research institutions around the country as part of a landmark study about the effects of adolescent substance use on the developing brain. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/HeLaConference2015.php Morehouse School of Medicine hosted the 20th Annual HeLa Conference and Healthy Living & Community Engagement Day on September 18-19, 2015, promoting precision medicine through the life, legacy and contribution of Henrietta Lacks and recognizing local media partners for championing health equity. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:55:00 -0500 Event News MSM Hosts 20th Annual HeLa Conference Highlighting Precision Medicine Through the Legacy of Henrietta Lacks Morehouse School of Medicine hosted the 20th Annual HeLa Conference and Healthy Living & Community Engagement Day on September 18-19, 2015, highlighting the benefits of precision medicine through the life, legacy and contribution of Henrietta Lacks and recognizing local media partners for championing health equity. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/VMRBlackMenMedSchool.php Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and third year internal medicine resident Dr. Benjamin Renelus discuss remedies for lack of black men entering medical school in WABE 90.1 FM interview. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:56:37 -0500 Dr. Montgomery Rice Discusses Remedies for Lack of Black Men Entering Medical School in WABE 90.1 FM Interview Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and third year internal medicine resident Dr. Benjamin Renelus discuss remedies for lack of black men entering medical school in WABE 90.1 FM interview. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/NIHSPRINT.php Landmark NIH study SPRINT shows intensive blood pressure management may save lives Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:08:00 -0500 Press Releases, Health Care News Landmark NIH Study SPRINT Shows Intensive Blood Pressure Management May Save Lives Landmark NIH Study SPRINT Shows Intensive Blood Pressure Management May Save Lives http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/ConvocationWhiteCoat2015.php Morehouse School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever entering class of 159 students at 31st Fall Convocation, White Coat & Pinning Ceremony Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:23:00 -0500 Event News, Academic News, Education News MSM Welcomes Largest-Ever Entering Class of 159 Students at 31st Fall Convocation, White Coat & Pinning Ceremony Morehouse School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever entering class of 159 students at 31st Fall Convocation, White Coat & Pinning Ceremony on September 11, 2015. white coat, convocation, 159 students, largest entering class, pinning http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/HankBillyeAaronStudentPavilion.php Atlanta's "Hammerin" Hank and Billye Suber Aaron announced a $3 million gift to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) that will be used to expand the Hugh Gloster Medical Education building and create the Billye Suber Aaron Student Pavilion. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:21:00 -0500 Press Releases, Announcements, Event News Hank and Billye Aaron Announce $3 Million Gift to Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta’s “Hammerin” Hank and Billye Suber Aaron announced a $3 million gift to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) that will be used to expand the Hugh Gloster Medical Education building and create the Billye Suber Aaron Student Pavilion. hank aaron, billye aaron, msm, morehouse school of medicine, 3 million gift, 3 million donation, student pavilion http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/FutureofCancerCare.php Morehouse School of Medicine Cancer Care & Research Community's Dr. Derrick Beech featured in "Future of Cancer Care" campaign. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:24:00 -0500 MSM Cancer Care & Research Community's Dr. Derrick Beech Featured in Future of Cancer Care Campaign Morehouse School of Medicine Cancer Care & Research Community's Dr. Derrick Beech featured in "Future of Cancer Care" campaign. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/September2015/MSMEmoryMECA.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Emory University School of Medicine have joined forces to establish the MSM/Emory Cardiovascular (MECA) Center for Health Equity, with funding from the American Heart Association (AHA). Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:37:00 -0500 Research News, Press Releases, Health Care News Morehouse School of Medicine, Emory Explore Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke Among Minorities Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Emory University School of Medicine have joined forces to establish the MSM/Emory Cardiovascular (MECA) Center for Health Equity, with funding from the American Heart Association (AHA). meca, msm, emory, aha, dr. quyyumi, dr. taylor, cardiovascular, heart disease http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/DrJamesHefnerPassing.php Dr. James A. Hefner, 21-year HBCU president and champion of students and black higher education, passes at 76. Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:20:00 -0500 Education News Dr. James A. Hefner, 21-year HBCU president and champion of students and black higher education, passes at 76. Dr. James A. Hefner, 21-year HBCU president and champion of students and black higher education, passes at 76. james a hefner, david hefner, tsu, tennessee state http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/CommunityPreceptorAwards.php On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) held its first annual Community Preceptor Appreciation and Awards Celebration Day. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:24:00 -0500 Event News Morehouse School of Medicine Holds First Annual Community Preceptor Appreciation and Awards Celebration Day On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) held its first annual Community Preceptor Appreciation and Awards Celebration Day. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/CongressmanLouisStokesPassing.php Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's statement on the passing of Congressman Louis Stokes Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:45:00 -0500 Announcements Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's statement on the passing of Congressman Louis Stokes Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's statement on the passing of Congressman Louis Stokes http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/AABEsteamDiscussion.php STEAM education - science, technology, engineering, arts and math - will be the focus of a discussion hosted by the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), will lead the dialogue. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:37:00 -0500 Event News AABE Atlanta to Host STEAM Discussion with Morehouse School of Medicine Featuring Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice AABE Atlanta to Host STEAM Discussion with Morehouse School of Medicine Featuring Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/MSMVARenewal.php The Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) renewed its affiliation with the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) in an agreement signing July 30, 2015. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:54:00 -0500 Announcements, Press Releases Atlanta VA Medical Center renews affiliation with Morehouse School of Medicine The Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) renewed its affiliation with the Morehouse School of Medicine in an agreement signing July 30, 2015. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/113thNMAConvention.php Morehouse School of Medicine's presence and mission were on full display at the 113th National Medical Association (NMA) Convention in Detroit. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:11:00 -0500 Event News MSM's Presence and Mission on Full Display at 113th National Medical Association Convention http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/NMATownHallBlackMalesMedicineVideo.php Watch the full video of the National Medical Association Town Hall "The Crisis of Black Males in Medical School" addressing the decline of black men applying to and attending medical school. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:14:00 -0500 Education News, Event News Full Video of the National Medical Association Town Hall "The Crisis of Black Males in Medical School" Full Video of the National Medical Association Town Hall "The Crisis of Black Males in Medical School" http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/DrRiceBlackMalesInMedicine.php Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's op-ed addressing the lack of black men in medical school is featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:59:00 -0500 Education News Dr. Montgomery Rice's Op-Ed on Remedying Dearth of Black Men in Medicine Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Montgomery Rice's Op-Ed on Remedying Dearth of Black Men in Medicine Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution black men in medicine, black men in medical school, ajc, msm, valerie montgomery rice, davon thomas, african american men, black men http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/MSM2016CommunityEngagementStrategies.php Morehouse School of Medicine Associate Dean for Community Engagement Dr. Tabia Akintobi launches fiscal year 2016 strategies. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 08:43:00 -0500 Announcements MSM Associate Dean for Community Engagement Dr. Tabia Akintobi Launches Fiscal Year 2016 Strategies Morehouse School of Medicine Associate Dean for Community Engagement Dr. Tabia Akintobi Launches Fiscal Year 2016 Strategies tabia akintobi, msm, community engagement, community engagement associate dean, fiscal year 2016 http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/August2015/AAMCBlackMalesInMedicine.php A new report has been published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Altering the Course: Black Males in Medicine, which explores the reasons for the decline in black males applying to and attending medical school. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:18:00 -0500 Education News Altering the Course: Black Males in Medicine (an urgent report from the AAMC) A new report has been published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Altering the Course: Black Males in Medicine, which explores the reasons for the decline in black males applying to and attending medical school. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/NHASUpdate.php Morehouse School of Medicine to host White House National HIV/AIDS Strategy update event on July 30, 2015. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:56:00 -0500 Announcements, Education News, Event News, Health Care News MSM to host White House National HIV/AIDS Strategy update event on July 30, 2015. Morehouse School of Medicine to host White House National HIV/AIDS Strategy update event on July 30, 2015. http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/SusanRobinsonFox5GeriatricStory.php Morehouse School of Medicine Geriatric Physician Assistant Susan Robinson featured in Fox 5 Atlanta news story on geriatric services available for adult children caring for their elderly parents. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:07:29 -0500 MSM Geriatric PA Susan Robinson Featured in Fox News Story on Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents MSM Geriatric PA Susan Robinson Featured in Fox News Story on Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/DrSatcherAlzheimersCrisis.php Dr. David Satcher stresses the urgency of investing in Alzheimer's research now, in order to avoid a crisis, and opens up about his personal connection to the disease. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:43:00 -0500 Research News Dr. Satcher Discusses Urgent Need for Alzheimer's Research Dr. David Satcher Discusses Urgent Need for Alzheimer's Research http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/OralHealthSummit.php Health care leaders from Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), in partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute, the University of Florida College of Dentistry and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation gathered for a summit to address unmet oral health needs. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:51:00 -0500 Event News Health Care Leaders Gather for Summit to Address Unmet Oral Health Needs Health Care Leaders Gather for Summit to Address Unmet Oral Health Needs http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/DrMontgomeryRiceTEDxVideo.php Watch the full video of Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's TEDxCentennialParkWomen Speech titled "For the Love of Health and Healing." Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:09:00 -0500 Event News Video of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice's TEDx Speech http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/HealthyHeartCoalition.php Fulton County Healthy Heart Coalition honors Morehouse School of Medicine's Prevention Research Center and Comprehensive Family Healthcare Center. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:08:00 -0500 Research News Healthy Heart Coalition Honors MSM http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/DrHernandezAPHA.php Morehouse School of Medicine's Dr. Natalie Hernandez has been appointed to a three-year term on the American Public Health Association (APHA)'s Equal Health Opportunity Committee. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:08:00 -0500 Announcements, Education News, Health Care News Dr. Natalie Hernandez Appointed to APHA's Equal Health Opportunity Committee http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/OmarDannerGradyAd.php Morehouse School of Medicine's Dr. Omar Danner is featured in Grady's "I Wouldn't Be Here Without Grady" ad with patient Francine Williams Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:12:03 -0500 Dr. Omar Danner Featured in Grady Hospital Ad http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/ReddickMercerChiefDiversityOfficer.php Morehouse School of Medicine alumni Dr. Bonzo Reddick named Chief Diversity Officer/Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion of Mercer University's Savannah campus. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:10:00 -0500 Announcements, Education News Dr. Reddick Named Mercer's Chief Diversity Officer http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/MSMjoinsORIEN.php ORIEN adds Morehouse School of Medicine as one of three new member institutions to its growing precision cancer research collaboration. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:33:00 -0500 Announcements, Press Releases MSM Becomes Member of ORIEN http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/July2015/MissBlackUSAmbassador.php Morehouse School of Medicine alumna Ebony Andrews wins the 2015 Miss Black US Ambassador Scholarship Pageant Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:31:00 -0500 Awards and Honors MSM Alum Ebony Andrews Wins Miss Black US Ambassador http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/DrHughesMSMHiring.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) named 25-year higher education veteran Ernie T. Hughes, Ph.D. as associate vice president for development and advancement services to lead the financial portion of the historic medical school's vision of leading the creation and advancement of health equity. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:26:00 -0500 Announcements Dr. Ernie Hughes Joins MSM as Development and Advancement Services Lead http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/NMAsupportsSCOTUSupholdsACA.php National Medical Association president and Morehouse School of Medicine professor Dr. Lawrence L. Sanders Jr. supports the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:02:00 -0500 Press Releases NMA President and MSM Professor Dr. Lawrence L. Sanders Jr. NMA President and MSM Professor Dr. Lawrence L. Sanders Jr. Supports Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold ACA Subsidies http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/CJJRFScholarship.php Morehouse School of Medicine graduate student Cynthia Tchio awarded the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation's first annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Scholarship. Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:13:00 -0500 Academic News, Announcements, Awards and Honors, Research News MSM Grad Student Cynthia Tchio Awarded Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation's First Annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Scholarship http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/GSMA122ndConvention.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) continued its 40th anniversary celebration at the 122nd Annual Georgia State Medical Association's (GSMA) Convention and Scientific Assembly in Hilton Head, SC. Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:00:00 -0500 Event News GSMA 122nd Convention http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/KIDSGeorgia.php Morehouse School of Medicine's Clinical Research Center hosts Kids and Families Impacting Disease through Science (KIDS) Georgia event. Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:39:00 -0500 Research News, Event News MSM Hosts KIDS Georgia http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/ResidentResearchDay2015.php Morehouse School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education's fourth annual William E. Booth Resident Research Day. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:51:00 -0500 Research News, Event News 4th Annual Resident Research Day http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/GME20thJointGraduation.php Morehouse School of Medicine's office of Graduate Medical Education celebrates its 20th annual Joint Residents' Graduation. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:50:00 -0500 Event News GME 20th Joint Graduation http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/June2015/CarreraTPPAwards.php Morehouse School of Medicine hosts Georgia Carrera Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program awards ceremony and gives $50,000 for summer program. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:25:00 -0500 Event News, Announcements MSM Carrera TPP Program Ceremony http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/AAPHPExecMeeting.php The Executive Council of AAPHP is meeting at Morehouse School of Medicine to chart the course of graduate and undergraduate programs that focus on the practice of population-based health. Fri, 29 May 2015 17:08:00 -0500 MSM Hosts AAPHP Executive Board Planning Meeting http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/TedxCPW.php President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., speaks at the third annual TEDxWomen event CentennialParkWomen. Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Event News Dr. Rice Speaks at TEDx CentennialParkWomen http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/CDCAwards29Million.php The Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center (PRC), in collaboration with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI), Georgia State University, The Clinical Research Center, and The National Center for Primary Care has been awarded $2.9 million grant Wed, 27 May 2015 12:37:00 -0500 Press Releases, Research News PRC http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/HaitiMissionTrip1.php Just five years after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, there are still problems of deteriorating healthcare and housing, among other issues. The Morehouse School of Medicine's "Haiti Mission Trip" assists Haitian residents and helps them fix these problems. Wed, 20 May 2015 14:33:00 -0500 Academic News, Event News The MSM Mission: Haiti http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/MSMCelebratesDr.EdwardwithLibraryDedication.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today unveiled the medical library named in honor of the school's late founding trustee, Dr. M. Delmar Edwards. Fri, 15 May 2015 17:28:00 -0500 Event News, Education News, Awards and Honors Dr. M. Delmar Edwards http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/DelegateChristensen31stCommencement.php The Honorable Donna M. Christensen, M.D., U.S. Virgin Islands Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust Chair, will address the graduates during Morehouse School of Medicine's (MSM) 31st commencement exercise on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 9 a.m. Wed, 13 May 2015 14:45:00 -0500 Academic News Delegate Christensen http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/AfricasAnswerToEbola.php The Andrew J. Young Foundation in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine and PROMETRA International holds a press conference to announce the groundbreaking preliminary lab results of indigenous African plant-based extracts against the Ebola virus. Wed, 13 May 2015 09:00:00 -0500 Event News, Press Releases, Health Care News Africa's Answer to Ebola http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/Gloster.php Thursday, April 18th was a night to remember. The 8th Annual Hugh Gloster Society Donor Celebration, an elegant event and fundraiser, was held to honor the organizations and individuals that support our institution. Over 300 guests attended that evening Thu, 07 May 2015 12:22:00 -0500 Event News 2015 Hugh Gloster Society Celebration http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/May2015/MorehouseHealthcareRanks6.php Fri, 01 May 2015 12:21:00 -0500 Health Care News Morehouse Healthcare http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/April2015/40thCelebration.php Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) will begin a year of celebration with the school's Annual Hugh M. Gloster Society Donor Celebration on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, MSM's founding dean and president and now president emeritus, will be awarded the Louis C. Brown Vanguard Award Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:27:00 -0500 Event News, Awards and Honors 40th Anniversary http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/April2015/CFHCCommunityOpenHouse.php MSM Family Medicine department will official launch its Patient Centered Medical Home and Neighborhood Project at the Comprehensive Family Healthcare Clinic. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:14:00 -0500 Announcements CFHC Community Open House http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/March2015/GeorgiaHealthConnectJoinsGaHIN.php Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN), the statewide health information exchange (HIE), announced today that Georgia Health Connect (GaHC), a regional HIE serving smaller practices, hospitals and health systems, is now fully integrated with its network, enabling greater access to electronic health information throughout Georgia. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:23:00 -0500 Press Releases Georgia Health Connect http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/March2015/PRCPartnerwithFultonCounty.php Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center (MSM PRC) and the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness (FCDHW) have partnered to evaluate the county's Partnership for Improving Community Health (PICH) project, established to lead Atlanta public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities and control health care spending. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:49:00 -0500 MSM Prevention Research Center http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/March2015/GAHouseofRepresentativeRecognizeDrMontgomeryRice.php Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:21:00 -0500 Awards and Honors GA House of Representative Recognize MSM http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/SwedenDelegatesVisitMSMtoLearnMoreaboutHeartFailureProgram.php Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden's cardiologist and cardiac nurses visited Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) in January, to learn more about Grady Hospital's Heart Failure Program developed with leadership from MSM professor, Dr. Anekwe Onwuanyi, to help eliminate heart failure readmission. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:59:00 -0500 Health Care News Sweden Visit http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/TheMenofMSM.php MSM Learning Communities presents: The Men of MSM: Man to Man: What Do We Tell Our Sons, discussions on leadership, diversity and discrimination. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:00:00 -0500 The Men of MSM http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/TributeToDonaldRKeough.php The Morehouse School of Medicine family was saddened to learn about the passing of Donald R. Keough on February 24, 2015. An important part of his legacy is the firm foundation he contributed to MSM. Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:36:50 -0500 Tribute to Donald R. Keough The Morehouse School of Medicine family was saddened to learn about the passing of Donald R. Keough on February 24, 2015. An important part of his legacy is the firm foundation he contributed to MSM. Don Keough, Louis W. Sullivan, Coca Cola Company, Morehouse School of Medicine http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MSMScoresBigWithAtlantaHawks.php MSM scored big with the Atlanta Hawks as part of a special MSM 40th Anniversary event. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:00:00 -0500 Night with the Hawks MSM scored big with the Atlanta Hawks as part of a special MSM 40th Anniversary event. MSM, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta Hawks http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/LouisWSullivanAutobiographyWinsNAACPImageAward.php Breaking Ground: My Life in Medicine, the autobiography of former MSM president Louis W. Sullivan, has won an NAACP Image Award. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:07:00 -0500 Awards and Honors, Education News, Press Releases Sullivan Wins NAACP Award Breaking Ground: My Life in Medicine, the autobiography of former MSM president Louis W. Sullivan, has won an NAACP Image Award. Louis Sullivan, NAACP Award, Breaking Ground http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/Poll71PercentOfAmericansCallForSignificantOrRadicalChangesInWayMentalHealthAndAddictionAreTreated.php Research comes as Patrick J. Kennedy and Dr. David Satcher join forces and announce new Center for Mental Health Policy and Research to tackle critical needs. Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:03:00 -0500 Health Care News State of the Union in Mental Health and Addiction Research comes as Patrick J. Kennedy and Dr. David Satcher join forces and announce new Center for Mental Health Policy and Research to tackle critical needs. State of the Union in Mental Health, Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Kennedy Forum, Morehouse School of Medicine, News http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MSMPresidentAndDeanPresentedWithTrumpetAward.php President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. was presented with a Vanguard Award at the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:29:57 -0500 MSM President and Dean Presented with Trumpet Award President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. was presented with a Vanguard Award at the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards on Saturday, January 24, 2015. President, Dean, Trumpet Awards, Montgomery Rice, Morehouse School of Medicine, News http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MSMCollaboratesWithAAMCToImporveHealthcareForLGBTGenderNonConformingAndThoseBornWithDIfferencesOfSexDevelopment.php MSM has partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to reduce health disparities among LGBT. Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:46:00 -0500 Announcements, Health Care News Roth Bayer MSM has partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to reduce health disparities among LGBT. Morehouse School of Medicine, Carey Roth Bayer, LGBT, Association of American Medical Colleges http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MorehouseHealthcareNamesFabienChiefExecutiveDirector.php Morehouse Healthcare welcomes their new chief executive director, Fred Fabien, who will oversee the day-to-day activities and strategic direction of the clinical practice. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:15:04 -0500 Fred Fabien Morehouse Healthcare welcomes their new chief executive director, Fred Fabien, who will oversee the day-to-day activities and strategic direction of the clinical practice. Fred Fabien, Morehouse Healthcare http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MorehouseSchoolOfMedicineNamesOnwuanyiChiefOfCardiology.php As chief of cardiology of internal medicine, Anekwe Onwuanyi, M.D., will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical, teaching and research operations. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:20:00 -0800 Onwuanyi As chief of cardiology of internal medicine, Anekwe Onwuanyi, M.D., will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical, teaching and research operations. Anekwe Onwuanyi, Chief of Cardiology, Internal Medicine http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/CooperJoinsMorehouseSchoolOfMedicineAsGeneralCounsel.php Almeta E. Cooper, J.D. joins MSM as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:20:00 -0800 Alema Cooper Almeta E. Cooper, J.D. joins MSM as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Almeta Cooper, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/MSMAlumniAnnualHolidayBreakfast.php The MSM Alumni had their annual holiday breakfast on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in the Medical Education Building Lobby. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:53:00 -0500 Event News MSM Alumni Holiday Breakfast The MSM Alumni had their annual holiday breakfast on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in the Medical Education Building Lobby. MSM Alumni, Alumni, Holiday Breakfast http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/ATasteOfAfricanHeritageProgram.php The Clinical Research Center (CRC) is sponsoring a nutritional cooking program that is based on the African Heritage Diet. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:31:00 -0500 Research News African Heritage DIet The Clinical Research Center (CRC) is sponsoring a nutritional cooking program that is based on the African Heritage Diet. Taste of African Heritage, African Heritage Diet, Clinical Research Center http://www.msm.edu/_resources/MSMimages/MSMNewsImages/PhDCandidateReceives2014YoungInvestigatorAward.php Carmen M. Dickinson-Copeland, Ph.D. and MSCR candidate, was chosen by the American Society for Topical Medicine and Hygiene and the Young Investigator Award committee as a recipient of the Society's 2014 Young Investigator Award. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:16:00 -0500 Awards and Honors Ph.D. Candidate Receives 2014 Young Investigator Award Carmen M. Dickinson-Copeland, Ph.D. and MSCR candidate, was chosen by the American Society for Topical Medicine and Hygiene and the Young Investigator Award committee as a recipient of the Society's 2014 Young Investigator Award. Student Spotlight, Young Investigator Award http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/GileadFocusGrant.php MSM's goal is to increase HIV testing rates by influencing the HIV and HCV screening habits of future caregivers for those most vulnerable to HIV and co-morbidities. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:57:44 -0500 World AIDS Day MSM's goal is to increase HIV testing rates by influencing the HIV and HCV screening habits of future caregivers for those most vulnerable to HIV and co-morbidities. World AIDS Day, Gilead Focus Grant http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/PresidentandDeanDrMontgomeryRice.php Morehouse School of Medicine celebrated the inauguration of its sixth president and first female to lead the institution with various activities September 11 – 13, 2014. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:38:00 -0500 Event News, Education News, Announcements, Academic News VMR http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/DrTreadwellReceivesOrderofthePalmetto.php Dr. Henrie Treadwell was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor, presented by Nikki R. Haley, South Carolina Governor. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:06:00 -0500 Awards and Honors treadwell http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/UnravelingtheMysteriesofBRCA1inAfricanAmericanWomen.php For 20 years, Rao has investigated the inner workings of the BRCA1 gene linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 06:35:00 -0500 Research News, Health Care News Rao http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/HELEN.php This network establishes a forum to bolster leadership development and the exchange of ideas and information to advance health equity in laws, policies, and programs.

 Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:13:00 -0500 Announcements, Press Releases Dawes http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/RobertWrightReceivesPhoenixAward.php Dr. Robert L. Wright, former MSM Board of Trustee, received the Phoenix Award from the Congressional Black Caucus and was featured in the Ledger-Enquirer. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:00 -0500 Awards and Honors Wright http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/SHLI3MillionGrant.php This grant will enable SHLI to strengthen access to care for African Americans at risk of depression and cardiovascular diseases. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:08:00 -0500 Announcements, Research News Holden http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/ReachOneEachOne.php MSM welcomed nearly 30 high school juniors and seniors at Grady Memorial Hospital for the 2014 Reach One Each One ROEO Youth Medical Mentoring Program orientation held Sept. 25, 2014. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:42:00 -0500 Announcements ROEO http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/PRCReceivesGrant.php The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded MSM's Prevention Research Center a $4.5 million dollar grant to continue its critical public health work, Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:44:00 -0500 Press Releases, Health Care News, Research News PRC http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/FifthAnnualJamesReed.php The fifth James Reed lectureship held Oct. 1, featured NIH Director Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS) at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) George A. Mensah, M.D., FACC. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:32:00 -0500 Event News JamesReedSpeaker http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/DrRichardSnyderAppointedChair.php Morehouse School of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard H. Snyder, M.D., M.B.A., FACP, FCCM. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:53:00 -0500 Announcements Snyder http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/TaylorFeaturedinPrincetonAlumniWeekly.php Dr. Herman Taylor was recently profiled in Princeton Alumni Weekly. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:52:00 -0700 Taylor http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/19thAnnualHeLa.php MSM's 19th Annual HeLa Women’s Conference attracted health professionals and students from around the country. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:04:00 -0500 Event News Hela http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/LandmarkInauguration.php On Sept. 11, the Office of President was conferred upon Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., the first female president of the institution. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:26:00 -0500 Event News, Announcements President Montgomery Rice http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/ConvocationConstitutionDay.php The Convocation and White Coat Ceremony marks the first official step in students medical education. Students received their pins or white coats. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:25:00 -0500 Education News, Academic News, Event News Convocation http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/Callins.php The office of Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed Keisha Callins, M.D., to the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:23:00 -0500 Announcements Callins http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/NoworNever.php Dr. Henrie Treadwell's Opinion Editorial, “Now or Never for Young Men of Color” was featured in various news outlets. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:22:00 -0700 Treadwell http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/Vaugh.php Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Arthur Vaughn, budget & strategic director to the Postsecondary Education Commission. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:22:00 -0700 Vaugh http://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/ConvocationandWhiteCoatCeremony.php The Convocation and White Coat Ceremony marks the first official step in students medical education. Students received their pins or white coats. Chrystal Neely <cneely@msm.edu> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:54:00 -0500 Event News, Academic News, Education News Seal