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The data is clear that medical innovation drives cures. If that isn’t sufficient, the data is also clear that medical innovation drives the economy. I’m championing medical innovation as a patient and an advocate, and so can you. If you don’t know where to begin, let’s chat! #CancerResearch American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Radical Health

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From IAP2 USA newsletter: Trauma, Trust, and Public Participation: A Reflection from the Twin Cities By Dan Pfeiffer, IAP2 USA Board Member With editing support from Midwest P2 practitioners Public participation (P2) does not occur in a vacuum. Across Minnesota’s Twin Cities—and in communities nationwide—many community members are experiencing ongoing stress, fear, and disruption that affect daily life. For some, these conditions are distant or abstract. For others, they are deeply personal, shaping routines, relationships, and a sense of safety. For P2 practitioners, this moment invites reflection not on whether engagement should continue, but on how it must adapt when the conditions for participation have fundamentally changed. Trauma Changes Participation IAP2’s Core Values call for participation that is supported and meaningful—conditions that are difficult to achieve when people feel unsafe or uncertain. When participation feels risky, choosing not to engage is often an act of self-protection, not disengagement. Low attendance, limited feedback, or quiet meetings should not be interpreted as apathy, but as signals that the conditions for meaningful participation may not be present. Recognizing this is not a failure of process; it is an ethical responsibility of practice. Trust Is Fragile Public participation often occurs within institutional contexts that community members experience as interconnected. Even when organizations are distinct in function or responsibility, trust—or lack of trust—tends to apply broadly. This reality means our responsibility extends beyond clearly explaining projects or processes. Practitioners must remain aware of how broader institutional experiences shape public perception. Neutrality does not mean ignoring context; it requires acknowledging the conditions in which participation is taking place. What Trauma-Informed Participation Requires Aligning practice with IAP2 values under changed conditions may include: - Safety before participation, recognizing that safety is defined by lived experience rather than intent or design. It’s critical that we reassess how the process feels for those who have lost (or never had) trust, and understand that safety is defined by lived experience, not by our intentions or assumptions. - Partnering with community-trusted messengers, such as community-based organizations, cultural navigators, and local leaders. - Clarity about boundaries, including how input is gathered, used, and communicated back. - Adjusting expectations, acknowledging that stress and trauma affect capacity, timing, and readiness to engage. This is not about lowering standards, but about practicing with integrity. Moving Forward The experiences communities carry today will influence how they engage with institutions well beyond any single project. How we respond now—what we adapt, what we pause, and what we prioritize—matters. [Continued in the comment section]

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is seeking applications for funding to support the infrastructure, planning, and implementation of peer support and/or recovery coaches in opioid treatment programs and office-based opioid treatment programs. This funding may also be used to support the expansion of medication-assisted treatment, including the maintenance of mobile medication units. Applications are by 11:59 p.m. August 20, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gjnvwk6e #grants #funding #DoseofRealityWI #RealTalksWI #substanceuse #opioids 

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🎧 Listen to the latest episode of MHA's PolicyHuddle podcast. Hear from leaders at the six participating hospitals about their insights on ToRCH implementation and what challenges and opportunities may lay ahead with ToRCH Care.

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Corbett Public Relations recently secured this WPIX 11 News feature spotlighting for the PKD Free Alliance, in furthering the fight to end PKD for future generations. In this segment, Dr. Heedeok Han, Director of the Polycystic Kidney Disease Center, and Abby Giller, a mother living with PKD, discuss the symptoms, current treatment options, and how medical innovation is changing outcomes for families. Through the support of the PKD Free Alliance, Abby and her family received critical funding for PGTM and IVF testing, ensuring the birth of a healthy, PKD-free baby. This story highlights the power of awareness, access to care, and proactive intervention in breaking the cycle of inherited kidney disease. For more information about the PKD Free Alliance, please visit https://www.pkdfree.org/. #kidneydiseaseawareness #pkd #kidneycancer #polycystickidneydisease #kidneys #endpkd #pkd #ivf

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Chicago Beyond’s Fellowship for Black Maternal Health was designed to highlight the bright spots in maternal healthcare across our country. Through unrestricted funding, the Fellowship supports leaders who are driving transformative change in maternal healthcare. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7E5qZSu

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Last year, more than a third of older adults 50 to 80 felt lonely and nearly as many felt isolated, according to a review of six years of University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging data by JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. 12 Oaks Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Mather, Sunrise Senior Living and United Church Homes are retooling operations to combat social isolation and loneliness, an effort that has only increased following the Covid-19 pandemic and its challenges. (story link in comments)

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Cleveland Clinic is advancing its collaboration with Amazon One Medical to expand primary care access and learn more about the company’s digital innovations, James Gutierrez told me for Becker's Healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gmKiF9sW

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Our VA facilities planning to deploy the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) in 2026 are working hard to develop themes that build excitement and engagement among their clinicians and staff members. With its home city of Indianapolis serving as the site of the annual Indiana State Fair, the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center and VA Indiana Healthcare system have adopted a fantastic theme to drive momentum toward go live. The graphics they developed combine the traditional Americana of a state fair poster with messaging about the Federal EHR and “tickets” to attend key training and adoption activities. They clearly understand that focusing on a familiar, local theme that reflects their community and the #Veterans they serve provides a rallying point to drive awareness, excitement, and engagement with EHRM efforts. I was so impressed by their creativity and commitment to increasing staff engagement that I sent them this personal and heartfelt thank you video, which I hope you’ll watch below.

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The latest #CrainsForum came out this week, looking at what it takes to boost neighborhood vitality. We talked with a variety of Chicagoans working to shore up areas where investments are being directed, from people at city hall (Ciere Boatright to community leaders (Darnell Shields) and development veterans. Collete English Dixon, Tonika Johnson and David Doig contributed commentaries that lay out approaches, policies and advice. Insightful maps and graphics by Jason McGregor illustrate where development is and isn’t happening, and the factors that drive it all. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gRr9QJWF

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