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An Urgent Call to Establish a Federal Office of Men’s Health: A Critical Component of Addressing Future Pandemics
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Arthur H. Harper is Managing Partner of GenNx360 Capital Partners. In this role, Harper heads a private equity firm that is focused on business-to-business companies. Previously, Harper was President and Chief Executive Officer at General Electric Corporation, Equipment Services Division from 2002
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Coronavirus, Tulsa COVID-19 Update – May 14 | The Oklahoma Eagle
Test results are updated daily For the most up-to-date news, information and business resources in Tulsa, cases trend down, starting tomorrow, Tulsa will enter Phase 2 of the State’s Reopening
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Africa: Innovating for Mothers Challenge launched to improve maternal and newborn health care in Senegal
DAKAR, SENEGAL (May 21st, 2020) -- Reach for Change Senegal has launched a national competition called the "Innovating for Mothers Challenge" aimed at finding and supporting innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives for maternal and newborn health in Senegal that are ready to grow their
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Sports Icons And Influencers Come Together To Support The Jesse Owens Foundation
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Ashes instead of soap: Inside Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 fight – Voice and Viewpoint
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GirlTrek Brings #DaughtersOf Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz Together for 1st-Ever Public Conversation this Friday
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Jax Arlington 20/20 Initiative: A Replicable Model for Inclusive Community Development – Free Press of Jacksonville
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Free Hearing Screenings Every Thursday
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