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Alumni

October 2022 0

Reframing Fatness

Changing conversations around weight could benefit both patients and physicians.

Alumni

July 2020 0

‘Sex Matters’ in Health Care

Women suffer when medicine focuses on men, emergency physician writes in new book.

News

July 2018 0

Unfair Advantage

Medicare Advantage rankings penalize plans serving disadvantaged populations, study finds.

News

July 2017 0

Four Earn Schweitzer Fellowships

Alpert medical students’ year-long projects will address health inequities.

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  On #WorldCancerDay, we encourage everyone to get informed, spread the word, and get inspired to make cancer diagnosis and treatment #equitable for all. #WorldCancerDay and #CloseTheCareGap #BrownMD50 pic.twitter.com/euEG6SE9df
  
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  With research initiatives in more than a dozen areas, @BrownUCancer is working to #CloseTheCareGap by taking a special interest in the cancers that impact Rhode Islanders and addressing issues around access to care. #WorldCancerDay and #CloseTheCareGap #BrownMD50 pic.twitter.com/rqJ3CHhEnY
  
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  Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide due in part to the inequities in cancer care that many face. With our partners at the Legorreta Cancer Center (@BrownUCancer), we are working to change that. #WorldCancerDay and #CloseTheCareGap #BrownMD50 pic.twitter.com/pOQuLhLDaL
  
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  On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, we recognize the strides made by generations of women doctors since 1849, when Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the 1st woman to get a medical degree in the US. Here are just a few of the women that @BrownUniversity is proud to name among its ranks. pic.twitter.com/DLfqHxcwyV
  
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  Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. A world-class team of scientists at the Legorreta Cancer Center is working to change that. Led by Dr. Wafik El-Deiry, researchers at Legorreta and affiliated institutions make discoveries that can transform cancer care in real ways by offering patients opportunities to enroll in cutting-edge studies of new therapies and prevention methods.With research initiatives in more than a dozen areas of study, the Legorreta Cancer Center is working to #CloseTheCareGap by taking a special interest in the cancers that impact the Rhode Island community the most by addressing issues of access to care and affordability.On #WorldCancerDay we encourage everyone to join the conversation by learning how care gaps can affect you or those around you, spreading the word about #cancer and the inequities in patient care, and getting inspired to make cancer diagnosis and treatment #equitable for all. Thank you to the State of Rhode Island for helping us do just that by illuminating the dome of the State House ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  On February 3, we recognize the great strides made by generations of women doctors since 1849 when Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. These are just a few of the women that Brown University has the good fortune of naming among our ranks. Though much has been accomplished, there is still further to go to. #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  The deadline has been extended! As part of the 50 Years of Medicine at Brown celebration, we’re collecting all the reasons alumni, faculty, students, and staff love The Warren Alpert Medical School. Is it the people? The commitment to social responsibility? Tell us in 100 words or less and it might be published in the spring issue of Medicine@Brown.Fill out this quick form or email med@brown.edu by February 7, 2023.ow.ly/2o0L50MHiJn ... See MoreSee Less
  
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