Michelle Smith

1 week ago | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Michelle Smith

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, EE.UU. (AP) — Cuando el principal funcionario de salud de la nación, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., respaldó la vacuna contra el sarampión este mes después de que un brote en Texas cobrara la vida de otro menor, sus comentarios causaron revuelo porque ha pasado 20 años haciendo afirmaciones falsas de que las vacunas no son seguras.

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Michelle Smith

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., endorsed the measles vaccine this month after an outbreak in Texas claimed the life of a second child, his comments made waves because he has spent 20 years making false claims that vaccines are unsafe. Many of Kennedy's anti-vaccine allies stood by him anyway, trying to tamp down concerns from others who accused Kennedy of abandoning their movement.

2 months ago | seattletimes.com | Michelle Smith |Michelle Smith

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services includes the names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline, The Associated Press has found. The letter was meant to lend credibility to Kennedy’s nomination, which has faced strenuous opposition from medical experts due to his two decades of anti-vaccine activism.

Jan 16, 2024 | world-grain.com | Michelle Smith

WASHINGTON, DC, US — Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) has hired Stephanie Ludlum as deputy executive director, project management, who will act as second-in-command at the foundation. Ludlum will help lead the organization’s vision, mission and strategic goals by working alongside Erin Ball, executive director of the GFF, and GFF consultants to execute the organization’s 2023-26 strategic plan. The plan includes four key pillars of communication, research, revenue and experts.

Oct 27, 2023 | pbs.org | David Sharp |Patrick Whittle |Holly Ramer |Michelle Smith

Amna Nawaz: The community in and around Lewiston, Maine, is mourning the loss of at least 18 people killed in Wednesday's mass shootings. Another 13 people were injured. Nearly 48 hours later, the suspect still has not been found, and a massive manhunt continues, keeping residents on edge. Laura Barron-Lopez reports from Lewiston. Laura Barron-Lopez: The hunt for the suspected gunman in Lewiston's deadly shooting rampage is intensifying. David St. Pierre is the city's police chief.