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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, July 13, 2022

IMPACT How Winship is working to bridge the racial disparity gap Racial disparities contribute to a higher incidence of certain cancers, more limited access to cancer care, poorer cancer care outcomes and reduced cancer survival among patients of color, Black Americans in particular. Here's how Winship Cancer Institute is working to bridge the gaps. STUDENTS Mapped: The future of the School of Medicine’s Class of 2022 School of Medicine graduates begin their medical residencies this summer. Use an interactive map to explore the broad range of institutions where members of the Class of 2022 were matched. CAMPUS Oxford hosts College Summer Experience Program for local high school students Oxford’s inaugural College Summer Experience Program brought together 60 students from Newton and Putnam counties for a week of learning about all things college.

EMORY INSIDER   Share your input: MARTA is hosting four community-engagement sessions, July 14-20, to offer information and collect feedback on proposals for the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, including a meeting on Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Rollins School of Public Health. Learn more about the sessions.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   When should you get a second COVID-19 booster shot? One infectious disease doctor weighs in July 12 |  Colleen Kelley |  Fox 5 Atlanta Why artificial intelligence in the NHS could fail women and ethnic minorities July 9 |  Lauren Klein |  MSN

FEATURED EVENTS   Atlanta Children's Film Festival The Atlanta Children’s Film Festival returns July 7-23 for two weeks of film screenings and workshops for children, teens and producers. Emory will host Film Festival Family Day on Saturday, July 23, with film showcases and several hands-on workshops. When: July 7 - 23 Where: Online (beginning July 7) and at Emory (July 23) Admission: Activity times and prices vary; see registration page for details Conversation: Tired of Fakin' It 'Til You Make It? In recognition of July as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, the Emory Black Employee Network invites you to discuss mental health challenges that have affected communities of Black and Indigenous people for generations. This meeting is open to all Emory faculty and staff and presented in partnership with the Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Mellonie Hayes Mullins will moderate. When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

18 July Webinar: "The College Admission Process: A Planning Workshop for High School Students and Their Parents" When: July 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Preparing for Education with Special Needs Kids" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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