Black History Month and Cancer Care
Lessons from the past shape a better future in cancer care at Karmanos
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DETROIT, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Since 1976, the month of February has been designated as Black History Month in the United States. The month provides an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made to the country s history while recognizing inequities and struggles that have divided the nation over the course of time.
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Inequality has spanned across every inch and industry in America, from voting rights to equal pay, and the field of medicine is no exception. At Karmanos Cancer Institute, we acknowledge the disparities and inequities that Black cancer patients face. Since our founding, we have been committed to understanding these issues and leading changes that can shape a better future for underserved populations and all individuals fighting ca
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Bacon Free Library is currently closed to the public. Please contact us anytime and someone will get back to you: call 508-653-6730 or email bfl@minlib.net.
Due to the increased risk of COVID-19, Bacon Free Library is discontinuing in-house appointments until further notice. In the meantime, the library s curbside pickup service has expanded.
CURBSIDE PICKUPS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. While the library building remains closed, Bacon Free Library offers curbside pickups! Check the catalog to see if an item is available at Bacon Free Library, call 508-653-6730 or email bflpickups@gmail.com and wait for confirmation, then head to the library and wait in the designated pickup area. Note that the library building remains locked and will not be accessible to the public at this time. Visit the library’s website for full instructions and remember that digital resources are alway
Jan. 23
Foreigners Journey: 5 and 8 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. Foreigner and Journey tribute. Tickets are $36 and are available by calling 762-4545 or visiting stadiumtheatre.com.
Kim Trusty: 7:30 p.m. at Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church, 300 High St., Bristol. Jazz. 253-4813. Reservations suggested. $20.
Jan. 24
Dorr Rebellion historical talk: 1 p.m. on Zoom via the Museum of Work & Culture. Erik Chaput will present The People s Martyr and the Dorr Rebellion an exploration of the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 Rhode Island rebellion that bears his name. Register at bit.ly/359QeUm.