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47th Annual Symposium Held in September

47th Annual Symposium Held in September
On September 22 and 23, we hosted our 47th Symposium. The planning committee organized an exceptional event with over 20 guest speakers providing pertinent information to share with the participants. Over 125 people were in attendance, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses from around the region.  Hundreds of volunteer hours went into creating this […]

A HISTORY OF RESEARCH: 1906 Pure Food & Drug Act—The Birth of the FDA

A HISTORY OF RESEARCH: 1906 Pure Food & Drug Act—The Birth of the FDA
In 1906, an American novelist and journalist by the name of Upton Sinclair wrote his polarizing novel The Jungle. The book showcased the harsh realities of Chicago and industrialized cities, including the living conditions and exploitation of immigrants. Part of his novel explored the meat industry, and he hoped by showing how horrible the work […]