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Shelley Varner-Perez
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Healthcare chaplain & researcher. PhD student, Health Sciences. Public health advocate. Talented musician's spouse. Proud auntie. Nature lover. Interfaith dialogue. Spiritual woo. Be kind. Views my own. (she, her)
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Five years ago today, Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd in broad daylight, sparking the largest protests against police brutality in U.S. history.

George Floyd should still be alive today. Gianna should still have her father.
May 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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May 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The papal conclave will begin next week, and GFM will be in the Vatican to provide up-to-date news & analysis!

GFM is partnering with Dr. Steve Harmon, professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb University, who will travel to Rome as a special correspondent.

Read more: ow.ly/PTqh50VLkNb
May 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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"America can't be great without great sciences. That is where the Academies can help."

In a new interview, @nasonline.org President Marcia McNutt discusses how recent federal actions are affecting the National Academies and the entire research ecosystem: buff.ly/SUTqOjm
‘America can’t be great without great science. That is where the Academies can help.’
In an interview on how recent federal actions are affecting the research enterprise, NAS President Marcia McNutt said, “America can’t be great without great science. That is where the Academies can…
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March 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Over the last two years I have been working with a small group of passionate colleagues to get a resolution in Spirituality and Health passed by the American Medical Association. AMA passed that resolution at the 2024 meeting. See more below.

www.ama-assn.org/delivering-c...
What is whole person care? Understanding spiritual well being and spirituality in health care
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the relationship between spirituality and health.
www.ama-assn.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Over 20 chaplains at the #hapc25 annual assembly. Posters, podiums, and conversations to show up for our shared work of caring for people with serious illness. Looking forward to our engagement during this meeting and planning toward the future with our collaborative efforts. #spiritual care
February 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Black History Month is a time to honor the trailblazers who made an immeasurable mark on our nation. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Let us celebrate the past, acknowledge the present, and work to build a brighter future.
February 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM