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Adrian Eckenrod Advocates for Oak Ridge Council with Experience and Community Engagement Eckenrod stresses the need for strategic leadership in Oak Ridge's forthcoming town council elections.

As Oak Ridge faces a pivotal election, candidate Adrian Eckenrod warns that your vote determines not just a name, but the future direction of the community.

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#NC #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking #CommunityDevelopment #FiscalResponsibility

Council Members Confirm Preparedness Ahead of Tonight's Vote Councilors express readiness to vote after reviewing meeting materials and site visits.

Keene's Council members are stepping up their game, showcasing their commitment to informed decision-making as they prepare for a crucial vote tonight!

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#NH #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking #CommunityEngagement #KeenePlanning #TransparencyInGovernance

Bloom's Challenges School District's Selection of Parent Square for Communication Platform Bloom's argues superior functionality justifies a reevaluation of the district's communication platform choice.

Bloom's is challenging the school district's choice of Parent Square, claiming that superior functionality and cost-effectiveness should lead to a reevaluation of the decision.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking #EducationalTechnology #SchoolCommunication

Commissioner Advocates for Improved Data Transparency in Public Safety Decisions Commission expresses need for more data to inform public safety decisions effectively.

In a charged meeting in Encinitas, a commissioner raised alarm over the lack of accessible data in public safety decisions, stressing that without it, the community's safety improvements may be at risk.

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#EncinitasSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking

City Council Proposes Two-Week Delay for Staff Discussions on Key Motion Councilman suggests tabling motion for two weeks to enhance understanding among members

Destin's city council is taking a bold step by delaying a key decision for two weeks to ensure every voice is heard—what's the real story behind this proactive move?

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#FL #CitizenPortal #CivicCollaboration #InformedDecisionMaking #CommunityEngagement #DestinCityCouncil

Board Members Discuss Need for Updated Police Study to Improve Data Accuracy Board members and police chief agree on the need for an updated study.

Smithfield Town Council is calling for fresh research to replace a decade-old data that could reshape community safety and decision-making.

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#RI #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking #RhodeIslandCouncil #DataAccuracy #CommunitySafety

Medical experts meet with JFK to discuss health policies and research Experts including Dr. McCary and Dr. Oz share health insights with JFK.

A recent meeting in Utah revealed the profound impact of JFK's leadership, showcasing his remarkable intelligence and commitment to informed decision-making alongside top medical experts.

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#UT #HealthPolicy #LeadershipDevelopment #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking

USBE hosts data literacy training to enhance informed decision-making USBE training focuses on defining data literacy and improving data utilization among educators.

Educators in Utah are unlocking the power of data literacy to transform decision-making and improve student outcomes—are you ready to join the movement?

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#UT #DataLiteracy #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking

Child-placing agencies mandated to provide essential pre- and post-adoption information Agencies must inform adoptive parents of material child details before and after adoption.

Missouri's new House Bill 176 could revolutionize the adoption process by ensuring parents receive crucial insights into their child's background, paving the way for healthier family dynamics.

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#MO #MissouriAdoption #ChildWelfare #CitizenPortal #InformedDecisionMaking

Health Department mandates disclosure of dementia care facility services Facilities must disclose specialized dementia care types to potential residents and officials.

Oklahoma's House Bill 2262 is poised to revolutionize dementia care by mandating transparency in facilities, ensuring families have the vital information they need for informed decisions.

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#OK #ElderCareReform #InformedDecisionMaking #CitizenPortal #HealthTransparency

County board members urged to review meeting before voting County board members must conduct due diligence before deciding on upcoming vote.

Lee County board members are urged to thoroughly review meeting materials before voting, signaling a new era of transparency and accountability in local governance.

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#LeeCounty #IL #TransparencyInGovernance #CommunityInvolvement #LeeCountyGovernance #InformedDecisionMaking

Connecticut legislators seek to ban direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements Connecticut proposes legislation to prohibit direct advertising of prescription drugs to consumers.

Connecticut lawmakers are gearing up to potentially ban direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads, sparking a heated debate on patient rights and healthcare transparency.

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#CT #InformedDecisionMaking #PharmaceuticalAdvertising #CitizenPortal

AllSides Media Bias Chart The AllSides Media Bias Chart is an easy way for you to identify political bias in the news so you can be better equipped to navigate our increasingly polarized media landscape.

Grasping intentions is crucial 🤔, as media often skews narratives. Having a balanced mix of information 📊 is vital for making informed decisions. Alternatively, one can remain uninformed and unaware 😕. #InformedDecisionMaking #StayInformed #CriticalThinking www.allsides.com/media-bias/m...

Georgia House Committee Kicks Off 2025 Session with New Members and Overview Meeting Committee welcomes new members and reviews rules in first meeting of 2025.

Georgia's Natural Resources and Environment Committee kicks off 2025 with a powerful commitment to community engagement and tackling pressing environmental challenges.

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#GA #GeorgiaNaturalResources #InformedDecisionMaking #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSustainability

Person holding a smartphone displaying a preprint webpage titled "Informed Decision Making in the Context of HIV Prevention" on a colourful background.

HIV prevention offers _many_ options.

🔍 Our study explored how #InformedDecisionMaking affects the link between safety priorities and perceived safety.

Felix Steup led the research for his master’s thesis, supervised by Hanne Zimmermann & me. We’re proud of his work and commitment to open science!

Misinformation, Disinformation, or Information Crafting? As many countries, including Australia, Canada, and the U.S., regularly welcome immigrants with diverse backgrounds, it is essential to understand whether immig

Misinformation, disinformation, or information crafting? papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

#misinformation #disinformation #informationcrafting #immigrants #Canadianimmigration #ethicalinformationsharing #informeddecisionmaking #immigrationagencies

De-intensifying follow ups in low grade NMIBC will certainly help both patients (reduced visits) & clinicians/healthcare economy (reduced costs). However, careful patient selection is key!
#bladdercancer #NMIBC #informeddecisionmaking

I would love to hear from people who have received cancer diagnosis and from those who look after them about how we as clinicians can do better. What are the things to avoid during those difficult conversations, what should we be doing more of

#cancerdiagnosis #informeddecisionmaking

As clinicians, we strive to do our best for our patients. However, sometimes we don’t come across to them as they would like us to, not because we didn’t want to, but because we don’t know what/how to say it, particularly in cancer clinics

#listentoyourpatients
#informeddecisionmaking

Nearly 800 times, a piece of policy was directly informed by analysis rooted in the evidence. In the data. In the analysis. And in the insights gained through collaborations with folks across disciplines and borders.

#sciencecommunication #sciencediplomacy #informeddecisionmaking

Today was a good lesson in how influential we are as senior docs in terms of our advice🤔
Junior colleagues some tips;
We aren’t right all the time
It’s ok to challenge
If something doesn’t feel right,voice your query,your instinct matters
#itsoktoaskwhy #informeddecisionmaking