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Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Student Doctor Network Launches Prehealth Scholarship Fund Campaign to Empower Future Healthcare Leaders
'Through this scholarship, we are investing in the health and well-being of entire communities.'— Laura Turner, Executive Director, HPSA HUNTINGTON BEACH, OH, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 / / -- The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Prehealth Scholarship Fund Campaign, a bold initiative to raise $100,000 and support a decade of scholarships for aspiring healthcare professionals from underserved communities. This month-long giving campaign kicks off June 1 and marks a powerful step forward in breaking down the financial barriers that often stand between talented students and their dreams of a career in healthcare. In celebration of SDN's 25th anniversary in 2024, the organization awarded its first-ever $2,500 scholarships to three exceptional prehealth students—Nancy Mahmoud, Gabriela Martinez, and Shivam Patel—who are deeply committed to serving communities most in need. This June, SDN is calling on its members, supporters, and the broader healthcare community to help expand this life-changing opportunity to more deserving students. 'By supporting future doctors, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, veterinarians, and other healthcare leaders from underserved backgrounds, we are not just investing in individuals—we are investing in the health and well-being of entire communities,' said Laura Turner, Executive Director of HPSA, publisher of SDN. Each $2,500 scholarship helps alleviate the financial burden of the application process to doctoral-level healthcare programs, empowering students to pursue their passion without being held back by cost. How to Get Involved Donate: Every dollar raised goes directly toward scholarships. Your contribution helps level the playing field for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Fundraise: Join our peer-to-peer fundraising campaign ( ). Creating a fundraising page is quick and easy—and we provide ready-to-use social media content to help you spread the word. Advocate: Share this campaign with your networks to inspire others to support the next generation of healthcare leaders. 'We've seen firsthand the impact that financial support can have on a student's journey,' added Emil Chuck, PhD, HPSA Director of Advising Services. 'With this campaign, we're ensuring that students like Nancy, Gabriela, and Shivam are not the exception—they're the beginning of a movement.' Join us this June and be part of something transformative. Help us reach our $100,000 goal and empower future healthcare leaders to thrive. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable healthcare system for all. About Student Doctor Network Founded in 1999, Student Doctor Network is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to helping students become healthcare professionals. Through peer support, expert advice, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, SDN serves as a trusted resource for thousands of prehealth students across the country. About the Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) Since 1983, the Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) has been on a mission: closing healthcare gaps by empowering the next generation of medical professionals. This 501(c)3 nonprofit doesn't just support prehealth and health professional students—we champion those from underserved communities who are determined to bring quality healthcare back home. Through free resources like the Student Doctor Network forums, Medical Specialty Selector, and Advice On Call service, HPSA transforms ambitious students into the healthcare heroes their communities desperately need. To learn more or donate, visit Laura Turner Health Professional Student Association [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Bluesky Instagram Facebook YouTube X Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Arkansas sees all time low in air quality, according to report
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/FOX24) — The American Lung Association released there 2025 'State of the Air' report, and it had Arkansas reaching a record low in air quality. However, despite the poor ranking nationwide, Northwest Arkansas was found to be one of the cleanest areas for air quality. The area was given an 'A' grade for daily air quality, but received a 'D' grade for ozone levels. Laura Turner with the American Lung Association says ozone quality is down all across the country. 'I would say with ozone across the board throughout the country, we saw worsened ozone levels, it doesn't matter where you live. For short-term spikes in particle pollution, still on the cleanest cities list. Zero unhealthy days per year. So that's wonderful,' Turner said. Even with air quality considered clean by the standards of the rest of the state, it can still cause some underlying health issues. Dr. Blake Hansen at Simplified Health said that it's always important to check for symptoms. 'If somebody has lingering headaches and fatigue and it's not really tracking with anything else that's going on, and maybe there's some airway compromise where you're feeling like a little bit of nasal congestion or a little bit of harder time, like getting a full deep breath, definitely talk to your health care provider, your physician, get in, get checked out,' Hansen said. To find more on the air quality reports and to get a closer look at how the numbers are tracked, you can visit the American Lung Associations website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Open-air theatre performances set to unfold at historic Somerset castle
Two open-air theatre performances are set to unfold at Dunster Castle this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will present Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on Saturday, June 14 and Pride and Prejudice on Thursday, July 31, with both plays set to start at 6.30pm. The company said theatre-goers can enjoy a picnic while watching the performances. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been adapted by Laura Turner from Lewis Carroll's original tale. The play will see young Alice journey through a magical world filled with talking caterpillars, mad hatters, and evil queens. Chapterhouse Theatre Company said: "Filled to the brim with magic, music, and not-so-organised chaos, Chapterhouse Theatre Company's sparkling adaptation is perfect for all the family." The second production will be Pride and Prejudice, also adapted by Ms Turner. The performance of Jane Austen's novel celebrates 250 years since the author's birth. The theatre company said: "Step back in time and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the manners and missteps of regency society. "With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse's Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen's greatest work." Tickets for the Dunster Castle performances, and other stops on Chapterhouse's summer tour, are available at Chapterhouse Theatre Company is known for its UK and international tours, specialising in adaptations of classic literature. It was founded in 1999 to tour outdoor productions of Shakespeare's plays. Since then, it has performed at some of the UK's most historic venues, including many National Trust and English Heritage sites. It has also worked with many cathedrals and stately homes to bring its performances to life.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Arkansas receives low marks in tobacco control report
ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — The American Lung Association has released its annual report card on tobacco control, and Arkansas scored poorly in three of five categories. The state received the following grades in the report: Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding: F Smokefree Air: C Tobacco Taxes: F Access to Cessation Services: B Flavored Tobacco Products: F Arkansas has received an F in Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding every year since 2017. Laura Turner, a representative of the American Lung Association in Arkansas, said the goal of the report is to highlight both progress and areas that need improvement. 'The point of this is to help draw attention to what we are doing well in Arkansas and where we need improvement,' Turner said. 'It's really a message to lawmakers to make the policy changes.' Arkansas raw milk legislation passes House committee One of those policy changes, she said, should include repealing a state law that prevents local governments from passing stricter tobacco regulations than the state. This would allow cities and counties to set their own policies and could strengthen tobacco prevention efforts. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arkansas has one of the highest tobacco use rates in the country: Adult smoking rate: 15.0% Adult tobacco use rate (including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes): 26.3% High school smoking rate: 4.9% High school tobacco use rate: 20.0% Smoking-attributable deaths per year: 5,790 Healthcare costs due to smoking: $1.2 billion annually To read the full report, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
