(BOSTON) —, Mass General Brigham and UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences today announced an expanded collaboration to enhance the college’s Clinical Leadership Collaborative for…, Dr. Anne Klibanski, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham, . “There is an immense need to increase the pipeline of trained nurses, with a concerted focus on increasing diversity among our trainees. This initiative is a powerful example of how collaboration…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “Building on the inspiring generosity of Rob and Donna Manning, the federal investment supported by Congressman Steve Lynch, and the work of the UMass Foundation team, this initiative will result…, Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, . “We are grateful to Mass General Brigham for this renewed commitment, which builds on our long-term partnership to diversify the career pipeline for nurses and opens opportunities for many more…, Rose Sheehan, ,, chief human resources officer at Mass General Brigham, . “This expanded nursing education program underscores our commitment to supporting the healthcare workforce needs of the state.” The Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity in Nursing is a…, Governor Maura Healey, . “At a time when we are facing a shortage of nurses and a mental health crisis, this is an important step that our schools, workforce, and health care system all will benefit from.” "This latest…, Donna Manning, . “Our top priority is to keep our students on track to graduate and excited about the career opportunities that await them across our communities.” In 2021, Robert J. and Donna Manning donated $50…, Robert J. Manning, . “By strengthening this program, they are investing in the top talent of tomorrow and ensuring a stronger future for the entire health care ecosystem in our state, region, and beyond.” "UMass Boston…, U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch (MA-08), . “Our nurses are the backbone of our health care system, and this collaboration between UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham offers an amazing opportunity for growing a diverse and professional…, Mayor Michelle Wu, . “For Boston to remain the health care capital of the world, we need to ensure a pipeline of talented and diverse nurses that reflects our city, and UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham are leading…, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, . “UMass Boston is the only public research university in Greater Boston and is therefore uniquely positioned to execute a program such as this one." UMass Boston is the most diverse university in…, Gaurdia Banister, executive director of the Institute for Patient Care at Mass General Hospital, , a founding member of Mass General Brigham. “We hope that this relationship not only offers students valuable, on-site clinical learning opportunities but also leads to a sustainable pipeline of…, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, . “Having a diverse health care workforce that truly represents the population they serve leads to better understanding, better decision making, and better health outcomes for patients.” ---, About UMass Boston, The University of Massachusetts Boston is deeply rooted in the city's history yet poised to address the challenges of the future. Recognized for innovative research, metropolitan Boston’s public…, About Mass General Brigham, Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a…, About the UMass Foundation, Founded in 1950, The University of Massachusetts Foundation, Inc., is a private, independent nonprofit that is overseen by a board of directors and has been a trusted steward of UMass endowments for…, Contacts, : Emma Sconyers, Mass General Brigham, esconyers@mgb.org ; 401-835-3596 DeWayne Lehman, UMass Boston, dewayne.lehman@umb.edu , 617-291-7258
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