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Kate O’Neill Speaks at 2020 Greater Nashville IT Summit

Posted by Mike Freeman | Nov 16, 2020 | Innovation |

When people discuss technology, how much of the discussion focuses on a single piece of innovation within an industry? Perhaps more importantly, how often do we reflect on the large-scale social implications of new technologies, which touch the world all at once?

These are important conversations to have. That’s why they’re on the programming agenda of The 2020 Greater Nashville IT Summit, which will take place on Thursday, November 17. The one day virtual conference, put together by the Nashville Technology Council, will offer nine presentations and three keynote presentations.

Miriam Be Makes Natural Skincare for Black Consumers

Posted by Mike Freeman | Nov 12, 2020 | Business News |

Some skin and beauty care products contain ingredients not fit for consumers. According to a 2019 article from The Guardian, “Cosmetics and personal care items women use every day are packed with a constellation of chemicals that health advocates say could be connected to a host of health problems.” The article states, “The US cosmetics and personal care industry—everything from makeup to shampoo, lotion and sunscreen—is largely self-regulated.” It subsequently notes, “Consumer health advocates and some researchers have for years warned that at least some of those [chemicals] are unsafe.”

Shade Tree Services Help Those in Need

Posted by Mike Freeman | Nov 11, 2020 | Charitable |

From the American Academy of Family Physicians’s (AAFP) position paper entitled “Poverty and Health—The Family Medicine Perspective,” one can see the links between finances and healthcare clearly explained. The paper states, “Poverty and low-income status are associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes, including shorter life expectancy, higher rates of infant mortality, and higher death rates for the 14 leading causes of death. These effects are mediated through individual- and community-level mechanisms.”