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Stefanie Pawluk is the new executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council.
She replaces Ryan Cork, who took a new role with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Northwest Arkansas.
Her appointment comes as the Council begins implementing the findings of its recently released Vision 2030: Northwest Arkansas Health Care Report.
The report outlines key recommendations for improving access to care, addressing disparities and expanding graduate medical education.
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Mental Health Digital Therapeutics Boost Outcomes At Froedtert &Amp; Mcw 
This focus on digital therapeutics aimed to expand access, enabling the health network's patients to manage their mental health beyond traditional healthcare settings.Since launching the technology...more
This focus on digital therapeutics aimed to expand access, enabling the health network's patients to manage their mental health beyond traditional healthcare settings.Since launching the technology...more
Nwa Council Names Stefanie Pawluk to Lead Healthcare Transformation Division 
Stefanie Pawluk is the new executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council.She replaces Ryan Cork, who took a new role with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Northwest Arkansas.Her...more
Stefanie Pawluk is the new executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council.She replaces Ryan Cork, who took a new role with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Northwest Arkansas.Her...more
5 Emerging Ucsf Leaders Envision the Future of Health, Science 
UCSF students share their vision for the next decade."I think that UCSF has an incredible opportunity to change the way that health care works," they said."Being surrounded by these high-level...more
UCSF students share their vision for the next decade."I think that UCSF has an incredible opportunity to change the way that health care works," they said."Being surrounded by these high-level...more
Upscaling Ingredients to Stealth-Health: Industry Experts Reveal the Menu-Innovation ... 
Alto-Shaam's culinary specialists predict that blended meat and alcohol-free options will spike on menus in the new year.Condiments and spices are set to influence 2025 menus, with popular items...more
Alto-Shaam's culinary specialists predict that blended meat and alcohol-free options will spike on menus in the new year.Condiments and spices are set to influence 2025 menus, with popular items...more
Sanford CEO Named Among 100 Most Influential in Health Care 
Sanford CEO named among 100 Most Influential in health care.This marks three consecutive years Gassen has been named to this significant list.In October, Sanford and Wisconsin-based Marshfield Clinic...more
Sanford CEO named among 100 Most Influential in health care.This marks three consecutive years Gassen has been named to this significant list.In October, Sanford and Wisconsin-based Marshfield Clinic...more
A New Pitt Center Will Use Ai to Accelerate Women's Health Research Globally
A new Pitt center will use AI to accelerate women's health research globally.The Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women's Health Analytics and Research (VIHAR) VIHAR is fueled by an investment from...more
A new Pitt center will use AI to accelerate women's health research globally.The Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women's Health Analytics and Research (VIHAR) VIHAR is fueled by an investment from...more
Rachael Pay 
Rachael Pay is president of health EMEA at Weber Shandwick.She leads the agency's efforts to advance the conversation around women's health.In 2024, in partnership with the Patients Association, Pay...more
Rachael Pay is president of health EMEA at Weber Shandwick.She leads the agency's efforts to advance the conversation around women's health.In 2024, in partnership with the Patients Association, Pay...more
Communities Should Be At the Heart of Climate Action 
Regional efforts are yet to harness the collective power of grassroots communities to achieve climate action targets.Policymakers can engage local communities in the climate conversation in several...more
Regional efforts are yet to harness the collective power of grassroots communities to achieve climate action targets.Policymakers can engage local communities in the climate conversation in several...more
US Peace Corps Trains Science High School Students in Climate Leadership 
US Peace Corps trains science high school students in climate leadership.36 students from PSHS campuses nationwide trained on conceptualizing, planning, and prototyping climate change solutions.The...more
US Peace Corps trains science high school students in climate leadership.36 students from PSHS campuses nationwide trained on conceptualizing, planning, and prototyping climate change solutions.The...more
Transcending the Human Body With the National Museum of Health and Medicine 
The National Museum of Health and Medicine has the world's largest microscope collection.The museum is also a repository for materials used in diagnosis and research.Kindergarteners to second graders...more
The National Museum of Health and Medicine has the world's largest microscope collection.The museum is also a repository for materials used in diagnosis and research.Kindergarteners to second graders...more
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