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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will host a screening and discussion of the upcoming film "The Cancer Detectives". The event will feature an extended clip from the film and a panel discussion with filmmakers and participants. Register Now Featured guests include: Gene Tempest: writer and director of "The Cancer Detectives" Deirdre Cooper Owens: award-winning historian and associate professor of history at the University of Connecticut The discussion will be moderated by Cameo George, executive producer of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. "The Cancer Detectives" tells the untold story of the first-ever war on cancer and the coalition of people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer: a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Papanicolau; his intrepid wife, Mary; Japanese-born artist Hashime Murayama; Dr. Helen Dickens, an African American OBGYN in Philadelphia; and an entirely new class of female scientists. The film premieres on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App

A new analysis found there are just under 60,000 nursing vacancies across California, making it one of the most in-demand jobs in the state.

All kids develop at their own pace. To help kids learn to include others, it helps to take a proactive and positive approach to developing their social skills. Follow these five steps to help your kids become includers.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. 2024 is the year of elections, with some 4 billion people, nearly half the world's population, casting ballots around the globe. But is the West ready for the seismic political changes to come? Will they impact our ability to deal with conflict, the AI revolution, and climate change? Former Bank of Canada Governor and UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney joins Ian Bremmer.

A cadre of Johns Hopkins nurses are adapting a model for primary care that's been successful in Costa Rica. They will visit every household in a Baltimore community to assess health care and social needs at least once a year.

The agency’s board of directors on Thursday called for an independent investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations made by a former MTS employee against former MTS board president Nathan Fletcher.

The oceanfront bar and patio at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla will be the place to catch all the exciting FIFA 2022 World Cup matches live from Qatar! The restaurant is set to host a series of viewing events in celebration of the internationally revered tournament. Fans are invited to gather and root for their favorite team while watching the action on the nine newly installed TVs set throughout the restaurant. During the commercial breaks, set your gaze on the Pacific Ocean from one of the best spots to watch the waves in San Diego. For eats, choose from a menu of rotating match day food and drink specials or the à la carte menu of breakfast (served until 11:30 a.m.) and lunch (served from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), as well as weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Menu items include:Scrambled Egg Chilaquiles, Banana Fosters French Toast, Lobster Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, A Sunrise Burger, Loaded Asada Fries, and Baja Bowls. Wake up with beverage options including: The restaurant’s signature Bloody Mary, A Mimosa Flight, A Koo Koo for Cacao mixed with Koo Koo Liqueur, Giffard Crème de Cacao, espresso oat milk, and cocoa puffs garnish, and Bottomless Mimosas and pitchers of Shores House Margaritas on draft during brunch. Spirit free libations include Agua Fresca’s made fresh daily. There’s also an all-day cocktail menu and curated selection of craft beers, wines and bubbles. The Shores Restaurant will open at 7 a.m. on World Cup match days starting on Sunday, November 20 throughout the tournament including the championship matches on December 17 and 18. The Shores Restaurant is located in the La Jolla Shores Hotel at 8110 Camino del Oro in La Jolla, California. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (858) 456-0600. For more information, please visit here. STAY SOCIAL! Facebook & Instagram

Anyone can learn CPR and save a life, regardless of your disability. Join us and learn how to identify an emergency and perform CPR by emergency medical services and take a tour through an onsite ambulance. Participants will receive a free tote bag with PPE. This event is open to Molina members and individuals with a disability. Space is limited so RSVP today at 619-704-2442 or email Andrea at achristopher@accesstoindependence.org Access to Independence is a 501c3 nonprofit who provides free services to individuals with disabilities.

Premieres Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. This program honors the art and legacy of world-renowned author, essayist and poet Richard Wright. He was among millions of African Americans who trekked northward during the historic first Great Migration out of southern U.S. cities. The opera's main title is derived from a short story Wright published at age 15.

Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.