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In her recent Times Union commentary, Dr. Stella Safo makes a powerful case for why physicians should step beyond the clinic and into civic life to address the systemic problems plaguing American healthcare. Dr. Safo, an HIV primary care physician and co-founder and Executive Director of Civic Health Alliance, highlights how doctors are increasingly experiencing “moral injury”— ...

As we head into the holiday season, staying healthy means more than hoping for the best—it means making informed choices that reduce our risk of illness so we can celebrate together with more comfort and peace of mind. In his recent Newsweek column, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reminds us that while no medical intervention can guarantee complete immunity, seasonal vaccinations remain one of our most effective tools to lessen the impact of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viruses this winter. With vaccination rates declining and risks increasing, now is the time to consider updated flu shots and other protective measures, not just for ourselves but for our families and communities.

We are thrilled to congratulate APB exclusive speaker Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders on receiving the Alma Dea Morani, M.D., Renaissance Woman Award from the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. This distinguished honor recognizes a woman who has made a profound impact on medical history and charted a course toward a brighter future in science and health. Dr. Elders received the award during a recent visit to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was celebrated by students, faculty, and colleagues for her trailblazing career and enduring influence. 

When APB exclusive speaker Taylor Coffman delivered her baby by C-section, she expected the usual risks. But what followed was beyond any parent’s worst fears. What doctors initially treated as childbirth complications unraveled into a life-threatening cascade: multiple organ failure, severe infections, toxic blood clots, and weeks spent near death in intensive care.  

Bestselling author, cancer survivor, podcast host and exclusive APB speaker Kelly Corrigan is calling on readers to reclaim a nearly lost art: paying attention. In a recent essay for Big Think titled “The Spiritual Practice of Paying Attention,” Corrigan explores how simple awareness—of people, moments, grief, and beauty—can ground us during life’s most profound highs and lows.

We’re excited to share that Stephen Witt has been awarded the 2025 Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award for his masterful new book, The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World’s Most Coveted Microchip. The award—one of the most respected in global business publishing—celebrates writing that offers clear insight into the forces shaping business, technology, and society.

As we find ourselves in the season of thanks, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a moment—it’s a way of seeing and honoring the world around us. In his acclaimed book, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving, Larry Spotted Crow Mann invites readers to look more deeply at this time of year by honoring Indigenous history, acknowledging truth, and embracing the power of healing.

We’re excited to share that NASA systems engineer and TED speaker Nagin Cox is releasing a new book, Claudia’s Class Goes to Mars, co-authored with Dr. Rosaly Lopes, on November 28th. This imaginative story follows a group of students whose classroom trip turns into an unforgettable virtual adventure on Mars. Through their eyes, young readers discover that space exploration isn’t just for astronauts—it’s for scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. Inspired by the late planetary scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander, the book celebrates curiosity, inclusion, and the boundless possibilities of science.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. APB is proud to work with these sought-after leaders below and we thank them for their bravery and patriotism.

Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad welcomed the sentencing of the Iranian-backed hit team sent to kill her on U.S. soil—a moment she calls proof that the country she once was taught to hate has become the place that saved her life. The plot, orchestrated by agents aligned with Tehran, never succeeded, but the court’s decision to hold the perpetrators accountable in New York reinforces the strength of American legal protections and the rule of law. In her new op-ed for The Free Press, Alinejad writes, “Today, a judge will sentence the hitman Iran sent to kill me on American soil. It’s proof that the country where I sought refuge protects the freedoms I love.”