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Big congratulations to Oluwole Jegede, MD, MPH, PhD, on receiving the 2026 Addiction Health Services Research (AHRS) Early Career Investigator Award. He is a psychiatrist and Yale faculty member. This prestigious recognition celebrates his contributions to addiction health services research and his commitment to evidence- based and culturally responsive care. https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/epidemiology/parckaahsr/earlyinvestigators

The Nigerian Center will host a press conference to introduce the Nigerian Heritage Month resolution, recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of Nigerian Americans to American society. The event will bring together community leaders, elected officials, advocates, and members of the Nigerian American community to discuss the significance of the resolution and the importance of celebrating Nigerian heritage. This initiative represents an important step toward h

The groundbreaking CBA negotiated during her tenure addresses the gender-based pay gap which may have heath implications. https://www.thestateofwomen.org/blog/2026/6/12/the-wages-of-stress-why-equal-pay-is-a-public-health-issue & https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/09/24/nneka-ogwumike-leaves-behind-a-championship-legacy-changed-wnba/91902402007/