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Gideon Gil
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Managing Editor, STAT
Boston, Dorchester
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By Gideon Gil Verified| STAT Verified Vanessa KerryCourtesy The Guardian/Jason J Mulikita Vanessa Kerry, a pulmonary and critical care physician, founded Seed Global Health more than a decade ago to tackle inequities in health care systems around the world, especially in countries with fewer resources. Climate change is exacerbating these disparities, she told STAT in an interview, as is our inability to address the crisis with the urgency it demands.
By Gideon Gil Verified| STAT Verified Editor’s note: A recording of this event is embedded below. Some clips from the film referenced in the discussion have been removed due to privacy guidelines. You can watch the trailer referenced at the start of the discussion here. Join STAT and NOVA for a discussion of the documentary “Augmented,” exploring the pioneering amputation surgery described in the film and new advances in brain-controlled prosthetic limbs.
CDC director defends decision to overrule expert panel on Covid booster shots for health and other frontline workers
By Helen Branswell Verified, Gideon Gil Verified| STAT Verified Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on Thursday defended her decision to overrule an expert panel on whether health care workers and other frontline workers should be offered Covid-19 booster shots, saying it was based on how she would have voted, had she been able to cast a vote.
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STAT
STAT News is a digital media outlet focused on health, medicine, and science journalism. Launched in 2015, it specializes in investigative reporting and analysis of medical advancements, pharmaceutical developments, and public health issues. The platform gained significant recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for its comprehensive coverage, which helped expand its audience and revenue. The company provides in-depth news reporting, features, and opinion pieces from industry experts. It also hosts industry events and collaborates with healthcare organizations through brand partnerships. STAT News operates on a subscription model, offering premium content while temporarily removing paywalls for COVID-19 coverage to enhance public access. With an estimated annual revenue of $56.4 million, the company has seen substantial growth, particularly during the pandemic, and currently employs 364 people.
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