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Suffolk Man's Losing Lottery Scratch Ticket Wins $500,000
Morehouse School Of Medicine Helps Address Lack Of Minority Cardiologists
Creation of Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program Announced
Morehouse School of Medi- cine (MSM) announced the creation of a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program --- an effort that helps address both an increasingly aging population suffering with heart disease and the nation’s shortage of minority cardiolo- gists.
“The presence of a cardiology fellowship training program strengthens our internal medi- cine program by attracting the best and the brightest minds to the medical school as students, residents, and faculty,” said Dr. Rajesh Sachdeva, the inaugural program director. “The program will enhance our research enterprise across mul- tiple fields as well.”
Dr. Sachdeva is a board- certified interventional cardiol- ogist and fellow of the Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions. He completed
his cardiology and interven- tional cardiology fellowships at Bridgeport Hospital in Con- necticut.
Recruitment for the first two cardiology fellows is already underway. Successful candi- dates will begin the three-year program at Grady Memorial Hospital and the Veteran Af- fairs Medical Center starting July 1, 2017.
By summer 2019, the pro- gram will train up to six cardi- ology fellows annually at the Morehouse School of Medicine.
“This program is integral in the effort to close the gap in cardiovascular disease out- comes and dovetails with MSM’s mission to improve health outcomes across all pop- ulations,” explains Chief of Cardiology Dr. Anekwe On- wuanyi.
“With this program, MSM is creating its own pipeline of ex- ceptional physicians specializ- ing in cardiac patient care and research.”
Greg Jarrett’s losing lot- tery ticket ended up winning him $500,000.
Jarrett, of Suffolk, entered a non-winning scratch ticket in the Virginia Lottery’s Oct. 5 eXTRA Chances drawing and won, a lottery news release says.
Tickets that don’t win when
scratched have an eXTRA Chances area to be scratched with a code that is used to enter the drawing, along with information on the back of the ticket.
Jarrett told lottery officials he saves and enters his tickets “faithfully,” the release says.
He may use the money to
buy a car or even a new house, he told officials.
More than 4.8 million tick- ets were entered into the drawing. Players who enter also have a chance daily to win instant cash prizes.
The next drawing for a $500,000 grand prize will be held Jan. 4. The deadline to enter is Dec. 31.
More Than A Photo:
5 Ways To Really Help Haiti
After Hurricane Matthew touched down in Haiti this past week, many folks are wonder- ing how they can help the dev- astating country. The hurricane killed more than 800 people and sending over 60,000 people to shelters.
The storm made landfall in Haiti on Tuesday, October 4th and damaged up to 80 percent of homes in the south of the country, according to UNICEF.
On social media, some peo- ple are complaining about why aren’t people changing their profile pictures to show their support. But how does that re- ally help the people of Haiti?
So instead of just up- loading a photo, here are some tangible ways to help those in need:
Check the charity
Before you donate to a char- ity, make sure you know where your aid is going. The Center for International Disaster In- formation has compiled a list of charities that are sending help, and it recommends checking with a charity moni- toring organization like GiveWell, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or the Better
Business Bureau before donat- ing.
Make sure your donation is secure by going through an or- ganization’s official website or sending a check in the mail. Charity Navigator says you should never donate over the phone, email or unknown so- cial media pages, as these are easier for scammers to target.
1. Catholic Medical Mis- sions Board
The Catholic Medical Mis- sion Board is dedicated to im- proving the health of women and children in disadvantaged communities and is on the grounds and in the front lines of Haiti relief.
2. Americares, an organi- zation that delivers medical aid to countries worldwide, has sent a shipment of medicine and supplies to the “Hope for Haiti” clinic in Les Cayes, one of the hardest-hit areas. The group is planning other ship- ments, including fluids to treat cholera.
The organization plans to de- liver around $1.6 million in aid to Haiti to help the country re- cover from Hurricane Matthew.
3. Hope For Haiti’s Children
Hope for Haiti’s Children strives to demonstrate Chris- tian compassion to poverty- bound Haitian children and their families, providing op- portunities for these children to become leaders in their homes, churches, and commu- nities.
4. Heart To Heart Inter- national
Heart to Heart International strengthens communities through improving health ac- cess, providing humanitarian development and administer- ing crisis relief worldwide and does a lot for Haiti.
We engage volunteers, col- laborate with partners and de- ploy resources to achieve this mission.
5. Locally, Village Part- ners International (VPI) has been on a mission to Haiti for years. Visit the website to give : www.villagepartnersin- ternational.org.
Local physician, Dr. Sylvia Campbell is the founder. 217 S Matanzas Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
Bethune-Cookman University Historical Enrollment Of Freshmen
Bethune-Cookman Univer- sity is experiencing historical enrollment numbers for its new academic year. Thus far, the university has welcomed 1,177 freshmen and a total of 3,964 students, both the largest numbers ever reported by the university. The university ex- pects to welcome more stu- dents for Subterm II, an accelerated semester, in Octo- ber.
The students for the B-CU graduating class of 2020 have already created a footprint for student success. The Office of Admissions reported the in- coming freshman class is one of the most academically pre- pared classes to enter the uni- versity in over three years. The current freshman class ex- ceeded SAT and ACT testing requirements for student ad- missions; and has accepted over 200 scholarships, the highest amount of offered and accepted scholarships for an incoming class at B-CU.
Director of Admissions,
Manicia Finch stated, “I am so proud of my team for the hard work they have put in to prepare our incoming fresh- man. Our success has come from the strength of better communication and activities such as Wildcat Day, B-CU Connect Day and our spring re- cruitment tours across the Southern region and Califor- nia,” she stated.
The Office of Admissions saw an increase in enrollment in five new states including, Ala- bama; Louisiana; North Car- olina; Minnesota; and Missouri.
Over 600 students and fami- lies attended new student ori- entation during the summer months, where they were wel- comed by student leaders and administration to tour the uni- versity and learn more about the expectations as a new stu- dent.
For more information, please contact Keisha Boyd, boydk@cookman.edu or (386) 481.2991.
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