Trump halts $200 million in funding for UCLA science and medical research over claims of antisemitism
UCLA Faces Major Funding Freeze from Trump Administration The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on nearly $200 million in federal grants to UCLA, citing claims of “discrimination” within the university and a failure to ensure an environment free from anti-Semitism in research settings. This funding withdrawal follows statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi and […]
Sen. Cassidy Aims to Ensure Medical Organizations Follow Trump’s Child Gender Change Ban
Senator Cassidy Calls for Compliance Evidence on Child Gender Transition Procedures Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is urging major healthcare associations to provide proof that an executive order from President Donald Trump aligns with regulations against performing child gender transition procedures. As the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Cassidy sent […]
DEI Expert Without Medical Practice Offers Diagnosis of Trump
Chris Pernell, a figure highlighted on LinkedIn, recently invited CNN to discuss President Donald Trump’s health, particularly regarding his venous condition. Pernell is the current director of the NAACP’s Center for Health Equity. A frequent commentator on CNN’s “Newsnight with Abby Phillip,” Pernell has been noted to appear in churches where some describe Trump as […]
Top Medical School Reportedly Pressing On with DEI Efforts Despite Trump Executive Orders
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faces Civil Rights Complaint The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is under scrutiny following a civil rights complaint related to its ongoing use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, even after an executive order from former President Donald Trump prohibited such practices. America First Legal (AFL) lodged the complaint […]
Alabama’s medical cannabis hearings to proceed under the Administrative Procedure Act
Although it’s been over four years since Alabama legalized medical cannabis, these products still aren’t available. However, a new managed hearing process might finally lead to some licenses being granted. Reports indicate that a long-standing dispute regarding the licensing of medical cannabis facilities could be tackled via a formal procedure led by former Alabama Supreme […]
Numerous medical therapies may be impacted by the Supreme Court’s decision on transgender issues.
Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Care in Tennessee Raises Concerns In December 2024, advocates and opponents of transgender rights gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court as legal and health policy experts engaged in a significant debate regarding health rights. The recent Supreme Court ruling supporting a ban on affirmative care for Tennessee’s youth could have […]
Flourishing on their own: How Cullman Regional Medical Center demonstrates the importance of community hospitals
Located south of Huntsville and about 55 miles from Birmingham, Kalman is a community with around 45,000 residents. For a city of this size, accessible quality healthcare is essential for its residents. This is where Cullman Regional Medical Center comes into play. As a community-led, independent hospital, Cullman Regional not only provides top-notch healthcare services […]
Alabama father calls on lawmakers to move forward with delayed medical cannabis program
Alabama Medical Cannabis Concerns Persist Four years after medical cannabis was legalized in Alabama, a prominent parent advocate is urging lawmakers to take action as patients continue to face obstacles in accessing care. Dustin Chandler, a supporter of Carly’s Law in 2014—which aimed to help seizure patients use limited amounts of CBD—expressed frustration over the […]
Families take legal action against Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission for not initiating patient registry
Alabama Families Sue Medical Cannabis Commission Five families in Alabama have taken legal action against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), stating that state agencies have failed to fulfill their legal duty to create registration processes for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. The lawsuit, which was filed on April 25 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, […]
Funding reductions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center may affect faculty and research diversity programs.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Facing Major Cuts Data from the White House’s Government Efficiency initiative indicates that Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) could see reductions in research funding, particularly targeting programs designed to enhance diversity in medical research faculty and participants. Known as a significant player in southeastern healthcare, VUMC, which manages more than 3.5 […]