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• Cuomo says Trump is not a king, can’t force states to reopen

  By Francesca Gattuso| Chicago Sun-Times Verified NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump’s claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation’s virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch. “We don’t have a king,” Cuomo said on NBC’s “Today. “We have a president. That was a big decision. We ran away from having a king, and George Washington was president, not King Washington

  By Francesca Gattuso · Chicago Sun-Times

  Apr. 14, 2020

• Virus deaths in NYC top 1,000 as city prepares for worse

  By Francesca Gattuso| Chicago Sun-Times Verified NEW YORK — Deaths from the coronavirus topped 1,000 in New York City as officials warned that the worst of the virus’ toll is yet to come. The city’s Health Department reported late Tuesday that nearly 1,100 people have died of the virus in the city. More than 1,500 deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded across New York state. Data released by the city shows that the disease is having a disproportionate effect in certain neighborhoods, mainly in Brooklyn and Queens

  By Francesca Gattuso · Chicago Sun-Times

  Apr. 01, 2020

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carequest.org

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving oral health care and promoting health equity. The organization addresses systemic inequities affecting marginalized groups, including people of color, rural communities, individuals with disabilities, and older adults. CareQuest aims to dismantle barriers to care and foster collaboration across various sectors. The institute engages in philanthropy to fund community initiatives, provides analytics and data insights to identify health disparities, and offers education and training for health professionals. It also advocates for policy changes to enhance Medicaid dental benefits and promote integrated care systems that connect oral health with overall health. CareQuest supports the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN), which amplifies community voices in policy advocacy. Through its integrated approach, CareQuest is dedicated to driving systemic change and ensuring equitable access to oral health care.