After Derek Chauvin verdict, UMass Memorial Health hopes community ‘can move toward healing and addressing the systemic racism’
Updated Apr 21, 2021;
In the wake of the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, UMass Memorial Health said it hoped systemic racism “the root cause of so many tragic deaths of people of color” would be addressed.
The largest healthcare provider and employer in Worcester County released a statement following the verdict in the trial of Chauvin, who was seen on video pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes.
Judge Peter A. Cahill read the jury’s verdict Tuesday afternoon in case of Floyd’s killing, announcing Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder while committing a felony, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The verdict came after two days of deliberations.
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Promises, promises. They are easy to make and even easier to break. Often people get themselves into trouble because they make promises they cannot keep. God instituted a form of promise that held a greater sway, and had consequences if they were not kept. These promises were called covenants. They are major events through the Old Testament, have affected cultures into the present, and are important for unlocking some of the Bible’s most interesting passages.
The most prominent ones were between God and man, though people created their own ways of creating and enforcing them. Over time, they became less used between people, though the covenantal acts of marriage and circumcision are still common, even if people do not recognize their significance as easily. Understanding the nature of covenants as a sacred promise between individuals, humanity, and God opens up ways of understanding the Bible, its history, and how people can re
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UMass Memorial Health Care debuts new brand name
Updated 7:39 AM;
In entering a new normal, UMass Memorial Health Care will bring with it a new name.
The health care provider this week announced a rebranding of its name: UMass Memorial Health. The new name was debuted with a new slogan: “The Relentless Pursuit of Healing.”
“While the health care we provide is incredible, we actually provide so much more,” the organization said in a video that announced the new name. “By changing our brand name to UMass Memorial Health, we’re signaling to those we serve that we work just as hard to prevent illness, keep them healthy and improve all aspects of life.”
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