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Bloomberg Gives $600 Million to Four HBCU Medical Schools' Endowments

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The donations will more than double the size of three of the medical schools' endowments. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Joshua A. He is also giving $5 million to Xavier University of Louisiana, which is opening a new medical school.

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How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions Of An Indian Women's Organization

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

. — delivering accurate medical information. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. delivering accurate medical information.

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N.Y.’s Nonprofit Animal Trauma Center Offers Charity Care for Rescues and Working Animals

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

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Shades of Inequity: Why It’s Crucial to Diversify Medical Illustrations

NonProfit Quarterly

Throughout the overlapping worlds of science and medicine, thin, White, young, heteronormative bodies are seen as the standard, and are most often represented within medical textbooks. For aspiring care providers who use medical textbooks, illustrations essentially provide the first visual guide for diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

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A $50 Million Gift Will Help Underinsured Children Get Orthopedic Care

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Meyer and Renee Luskin’s donation will enable the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children to further its patient care, research, and medical education programs. The hospital primarily treats underinsured children and is associated UCLA’s health system. Plus, Rochester, N.Y.

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Community Health Centers' New Crisis: The Need for Backup Power

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. Nic Coury, AP Photo In May, Alliance Medical Center turned on a new rooftop solar and battery storage system that was paid for by humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief.

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NPOs Keeping Human Touch Amid Tech And AI

The NonProfit Times

Joanne Pike, and Susannah Schaefer.) ** LAS VEGAS — Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming discovery and treatment for medical breakthroughs but should not replace the human element of care. Panelists included: Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association; Wayne A. Frederick, M.D., Frederick, M.D.,