As a youth in his native Haiti, Dr. Rudolph Moise, DO didn’t have much luck with the girls. He remembers the rejection that resulted largely from a common habit among small children. “Growing up in Haiti, I used to suck my thumb for comfort,” says Moise. “Over the years, because of what I was doing, […]
One of the most underexamined and misunderstood topics in the history of the United States is its experience of chattel slavery. It is often easier to turn a blind eye to the facts of the “peculiar institution” than it is to wrestle with the breadth, scope, impact and incongruencies of slavery and its many impacts
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The announcement by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that he will seek the elimination of mandated vaccinations for school-aged children grabbed national headlines and sent shockwaves across the state. If such a proposal were enacted, Florida would become the first state to remove requirements for diseases that once devastated communities before vaccines brought them under
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The U.S. healthcare system is facing a critical talent shortage—one that threatens both the quality and accessibility of care, especially in underserved communities. As the population ages and chronic conditions rise, the demand for healthcare professionals is outpacing supply. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow
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At Demesmin and Dover, the work we do is rooted in advocacy, but not every victory happens in a courtroom. Behind many of our most important cases are medical professionals whose insights, treatments, and expert opinions shape the outcome for our clients. From diagnosing injuries to explaining complex medical conditions, these professionals play an essential
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In sharp contrast to the “Great Resignation,”many workers have decided to stay in their current roles. The term job hugging is gaining popularity, and some experts are calling this era the “Great Stay.” Professionals are finding themselves clinging to a job not because it’s fulfilling or challenging, but because it’s familiar. Like a childhood teddy
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The state of women’s health tells us one thing clearly: we cannot afford to wait. Now is the moment to push for solutions that ensure women have the care, support, and resources they need to thrive. Disparities persist across fertility, maternal outcomes, and chronic disease management, and unless we intentionally create spaces for dialogue and
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Black entrepreneurs are already deeply embedded in U.S. healthcare. This is a strategic advantage. More than 1 in 4 Black-owned employer firms operate in health care and social assistance, the single most common sector for Black businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest release, about 25.6% or approximately 49,872 firms. In the workforce, Black
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Dr. Henri Ford, M.D. is an internationally renowned physician scientist, pediatric surgeon, dean and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Since joining the Miller School in 2018, as the first Haitian-American dean of a U.S. medical school, Dr. Ford has focused on developing the next generation of transformational leaders
Iam proud that on September 18, after months of tough but honest talks with residents, staff and partners, and a historic number of town hall conversations, the Board of County Commissioners officially passed my proposed budget for this fiscal year. Presenting a balanced budget that delivers the services residents count on and protects taxpayer dollars
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