SEA Fellows Science Symposium scheduled for Aug. 9

The SEA Fellows program is coordinated by UMaine's Darling Marine Center and Downeast Institute, which serves as the UMaine Machias marine field station. Student fellows from across Maine collaborate with world-class scientists to conduct marine research.

source https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2022/08/02/sea-fellows-science-symposium-scheduled-for-aug-9/

Senate sends veterans health care bill to Biden

Republicans quickly fell in line behind the bill — after blocking it less than a week ago — after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer allowed three GOP amendment votes, all of which failed on the floor.

source https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/02/senate-sends-veterans-health-care-bill-to-biden-00049398

Grant Applications are now Available for Local Law Enforcement to Support Public Safety Programs

Sacramento – The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), anticipates awarding up to $50,000 grants to 20 local law enforcement agencies. The grants would start as soon as October 1 and support the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program, ...

source https://www.abc.ca.gov/grant-applications-are-now-available-for-local-law-enforcement-to-support-public-safety-programs/

Karmen Fittes Named 1st Chief of UVA Health Human Resources

An experienced healthcare human resources leader, Fittes comes to UVA from the University of California, Davis, where she has served since 2016 as executive director of talent and rewards for the university, including its health system.

source https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2022/08/02/karmen-fittes-first-chief-uva-health-human-resources/

White House names FEMA's Fenton as monkeypox coordinator

The White House named Robert J. Fenton Jr. as coordinator of the nation's monkeypox response amid a surging epidemic that has prompted three states to declare health emergencies. Fenton is a regional administrator for the Federal Emergency Management ...

source https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08/01/white-house-name-femas-fenton-monkeypox-coordinator/

FACT SHEET: 10 Ways the Biden-⁠Harris Administration Is Making America Resilient to Climate Change

We know that the impacts of the climate crisis are here and that we must invest in building resilience to protect our communities, infrastructure, and economy. That is why today, Vice President Kamala Harris is in ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/01/fact-sheet-10-ways-the-biden-harris-administration-is-making-america-resilient-to-climate-change/

Biden covid case highlights confusing CDC guidance on ending isolation

More than 2½ years into the pandemic, and with a highly contagious version of the virus circulating, the CDC guidelines for what to do when falling ill — and when to return to public life — continue to stoke as much confusion as clarity.

source https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08/01/biden-covid-cdc-guidance-isolation/