There's been a decline in theological schools due to enrollment drops, financial crises and even some closures.

The Atlanta-based Gammon Theological Seminary, one of the nation’s most prominent Black schools of theology, has received its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which is being called "a major win for the theological institution."

Rose speaks with the Rev. Dr. Candace Lewis, the first woman elected President and CEO in the Seminary’s 143-year history, about her vision for the institution and reflects on the current state of seminaries.

 

A Continued Mission: Atlanta Non-Profit Desires More Resources for Helping Unhoused 

Atlanta's Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) recently launched an awareness campaign for their supportive services during the World Cup. PAD has been operating in Atlanta for several years ... dispatching care coordinators instead of police ... when callers request support for mental health crises, signs of extreme poverty and more.

PAD expanded services specifically for the World Cup, and now officials share why those services will have to cease, but other services will continue.

Plus, PAD's deputy director, Denise White and Muhammad Hafeez, director of community engagement share what care coordinators are seeing while being dispatched around the city.

There's been a decline in theological schools due to enrollment drops, financial crises and even some closures.
The Atlanta-based Gammon Theological Seminary, one of the nation&rsquo;s most prominent Black schools of theology, has received its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which is being called "a major win for the theological institution."
Rose speaks with the Rev. Dr. Candace Lewis, the first woman elected President and CEO in the Seminary&rsquo;s 143-year history, about her vision for the institution and reflects on the current state of seminaries.
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A Continued Mission: Atlanta Non-Profit Desires More Resources for Helping Unhoused&nbsp;
Atlanta's Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) recently launched an awareness campaign for their supportive services during the World Cup. PAD has been operating in Atlanta for several years ... dispatching care coordinators instead of police ... when callers request support for mental health crises, signs of extreme poverty and more.
PAD expanded services specifically for the World Cup, and now officials share why those services will have to cease, but other services will continue.
Plus, PAD's deputy director, Denise White and Muhammad Hafeez, director of community engagement share what care coordinators are seeing while being dispatched around the city.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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Educating Future Faith Leaders: A new era for Atlanta Gammon Theological Seminary 

President Donald Trump returned to Georgia for an event in Cobb County on Wednesday. While the subject was Trump Accounts, WABE Politics Reporter Rahul Bali says it amounted to just a few minutes of the hours long rally. The event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, was also attended by notable Republicans, including gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. Bali provides a full recap of the event.

 

Then, “Closer Look” continues its conversation focusing on the Democratic Socialists – their recent electoral victories and what influence they could have on the upcoming midterm election. We also examine their complex relationship with the Democratic party and analyze the DSA’s overlapping goals and divisions on strategy. We hear from Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie and Political strategist and Author of "Socialism and the Democratic Party" Blake Ashby.

President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.wabe.org/as-the-president-touts-trump-accounts-in-georgia-some-families-are-still-waiting-for-babys-1000/">returned to Georgia</a> for an event in Cobb County on Wednesday. While the subject was <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-accounts-july-4-what-to-know-c0a6f07548acb9f792be160965fbfbec">Trump Accounts</a>, WABE Politics Reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/">Rahul Bali</a> says it amounted to just a few minutes of the hours long rally. The event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, was also attended by notable Republicans, including gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. Bali provides a full recap of the event.
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Then, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; continues its conversation focusing on the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/democratic-socialists-define-their-nationwide-momentum-and-how-theyre-using-it/">Democratic Socialists</a> &ndash; their recent electoral victories and what influence they could have on the upcoming midterm election. We also examine their complex relationship with the Democratic party and analyze the DSA&rsquo;s overlapping goals and divisions on strategy. We hear from Emory University Political Science Professor <a href="https://polisci.emory.edu/people/biography/gillespie-andra.html">Andra Gillespie</a> and Political strategist and Author of "Socialism and the Democratic Party" <a href="https://www.blakeashby.org/">Blake Ashby</a>.

Recap of President Trump’s Cobb Co. Visit; Political Analysis of Democratic Socialists

In its nearly 180-year history, the American Medical Association has committed to being "a physicians’ powerful ally in patient care."

Whether in the operating room or the halls of Congress, the AMA says its mission is to remove obstacles and take the lead for the betterment of public health.

Soon, leading the AMA will become the responsibility of a board-certified physician who has many ties to Atlanta. On this edition of Closer Look, Atlanta Internist Dr. Sandra Fryhofer talks about how changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under current U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is detrimental to the nation's top public health agency. Plus, Dr. Fryhofer speaks to specific issues the AMA addresses including Medicaid and Medicare, Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, physician shortages and combating mis-health-information. 

Guest:

Atlanta Internist Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, President-Elect of the American Medical Association.

 

Just over 70 years ago, the polio epidemic was at its height in the United States.

Cases averaged at about 45,000 each year...until Doctor Jones Salk led the development of a vaccine.

Although Salk's was the first polio vaccine,  Dr. Albert Sabin in the 1960's developed an oral vaccine which would replace Salk’s. Another difference was Salk's vaccine contained a killed virus and Sabin's a live virus to combat the disease.

Now comes a new biography detailing much more about Dr. Sabin.

"Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer" is authored by an epidemiologist and Global Health Chronicles oral historian who worked for more than 25 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Guest:

Karen Torghele.

In its nearly 180-year history, the American Medical Association has committed to being "a physicians&rsquo; powerful ally in patient care."
Whether in the operating room or the halls of Congress, the AMA says its mission is to remove obstacles and take the lead for the betterment of public health.
Soon, leading the AMA will become the responsibility of a board-certified physician who has many ties to Atlanta. On this edition of Closer Look, Atlanta Internist Dr. Sandra Fryhofer talks about how changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under current U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is detrimental to the nation's top public health agency. Plus, Dr. Fryhofer speaks to specific issues the AMA addresses including Medicaid and Medicare, Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, physician shortages and combating mis-health-information.&nbsp;
Guest:
Atlanta Internist Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, President-Elect of the American Medical Association.
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Just over 70 years ago, the polio epidemic was at its height in the United States.
Cases averaged at about 45,000 each year...until Doctor Jones Salk led the development of a vaccine.
Although Salk's was the first polio vaccine,&nbsp; Dr. Albert Sabin in the 1960's developed an oral vaccine which would replace Salk&rsquo;s. Another difference was Salk's vaccine contained a killed virus and Sabin's a live virus to combat the disease.
Now comes a new biography detailing much more about Dr. Sabin.
"Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer" is authored by an epidemiologist and Global Health Chronicles oral historian who worked for more than 25 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;
Guest:
Karen Torghele.

AMA President elect: No trust in CDC, Biography Behind the Polio Breakthrough

The U.S Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump Administration in ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the country which potentially could lead to deportations.

The International Rescue Committee is trying to counter this setback. Hans Van de Weerd is the IRC Senior Vice President of Resettlement, Asylum and Integration. He shares insight on the current plight of those impacted and how misinformation is shaping perception of TPS holders.

It's awful and the symptoms include explosive diarrhea. The current cyclosporiasis outbreak has been identified in more than half of the United States, but it's not exactly clear as to its origin other than lettuce.  Jodie Guest, professor and senior vice chair in the department of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health talks about keeping your household safe and how the Centers for Disease Control under the Trump administration was forced to cut back on its surveillance network for several pathogens, including cyclospora. 

The U.S Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump Administration in ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the country which potentially could lead to deportations.
The International Rescue Committee is trying to counter this setback. Hans Van de Weerd is the IRC Senior Vice President of Resettlement, Asylum and Integration. He shares insight on the current plight of those impacted and how misinformation is shaping perception of TPS holders.
It's awful and the symptoms include explosive diarrhea.&nbsp;The current cyclosporiasis outbreak has been identified in more than half of the United States, but it's not exactly clear as to its origin other than lettuce. &nbsp;Jodie Guest, professor and senior vice chair in the department of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health talks about keeping your household safe and how the Centers for Disease Control under the Trump administration was forced to cut back on its surveillance network for several pathogens, including cyclospora.&nbsp;

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