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Nationwide Call for…HAIR!
The visionaries behind a trailblazing men's grooming brand are igniting a follicle frenzy! Ahead of The 2024 Great Cut event on March 16 in San Diego, The LongHairs are rallying all ages and genders to clip and contribute their locks to help create wigs for children with hair loss … AND to break their own World Record while they’re at it. They also need 100 stylists to donate time and skills at the Great Cut. Speak with these dynamic entrepreneurs about why this cause and event is so important.
New Book Out This Week!
A new children’s picture book geared towards inspiring Black children to pursue medicine hits the shelves this week. Crafted with the aim of addressing a lack of African American medical professionals, this book marks a stride in Lazarex Cancer Foundation’s mission to champion equity and accessibility in cancer care. Speak to Dana Dornsife, Chief Mission & Strategy Officer of Lazarex Cancer Foundation about why she was inspired to create this book and how she hopes it impacts health outcomes and equity.
Safeguarding Your Game
March Madness is coming! Warning: so are basketball injuries! With over 4.4 million ER visits between 2012 and 2021, hoops take the top spot for sports injuries in the US.
Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. B, a hoops enthusiast and Regenerative Medicine expert, knows the court's risks inside out and is available to share strategies for a safer game.
Texas Mom Trains Doctors, Transforms Care Nationwide
A Texas mother on a relentless pursuit to train doctors on a special procedure for pediatric pancreatitis. Christyn Taylor's Fellowship Program, born from her daughter’s experience with the disease, has empowered five children's hospitals across the nation: San Antonio, Seattle, New Orleans, Salt Lake City, and soon the East Coast. This initiative reshapes pediatric care, offering hope to families nationwide. Hear firsthand from an 8-year-old boy and his mother whose treatment was transformed by a doctor trained through the program. Rare Disease Day is Thursday, February 29th.