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5 ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Episodes That Changed the Shondaland Series Forever – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Greys Anatomy has been on for 16 seasons and counting. The popular Shondaland series has over 350 episodes with no plans of slowing down anytime soon. So naturally, things have shifted over the past 15 years, from cast changes to the overall tone of the medical drama. And while we patiently wait for the 17th season to arrive on ABC, weve gathered a few iconic Greys Anatomy episodes that truly changed the direction of the series forever.

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The two-part shooting episode in Greys Anatomy Season 6 is the most devastating piece of work Shondaland has put out to date. A grieving widower, Gary Clark (Michael ONeill), arrives at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital with a gun to kill Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) and Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.). But in the end, there were significantly more casualties than the shooter originally planned.

Gary murdered Reed Adamson (Nora Zehetner) and Charles Percy (Robert Baker). He wounded Alex Karev (Justin Chambers), Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd), and Derek.

Meanwhile, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) revealed she was pregnant with Dereks baby. But the stress from the shooting caused her to miscarry. Then after speaking with Richard, Gary shot himself, ending the stress-filled episode with yet another tragedy.

Following the Greys Anatomy episode, the characters were never quite the same. There was a dark cloud looming over everyone involved when the Shondaland series returned. And much of the seventh season dealt with the repercussions of the shooting.

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The Greys Anatomy Season 8 finale was one of the most pivotal moments in the shows history. And its honestly shocking to see how many characters were affected by the tragic accident.

For one, Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) lost her leg. This was a turning point for the character, especially since Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez) was the one who made the call. Eventually, this led to a great deal of resentment and divorce.

The plane crash also resulted in the deaths of Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) and Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh). This left Derek without his best friend. Callie and Arizona Robbins also lost the father of Sofia. Meanwhile, Meredith lost her sister.

The surviving members of the plane crash Derek, Meredith, Arizona, and Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) ended up suing the hospital before buying it, along with Callie, Richard, and Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen). Then, as a result, the doctors renamed the hospital to Grey Sloan Memorial, closing the chapter while celebrating the lives of Mark and Lexie.

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For the first few seasons of Greys Anatomy, viewers fell in love with the dynamic between MAGIC Meredith, Alex, George OMalley (T.R. Knight), Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl), and Cristina. However, the fifth season finale broke the fandoms heart.

In Now or Never, George got hit by a bus and died. This was the first major character death, breaking up the core group of interns. Meanwhile, the episode also introduced the descent of Izzies character and she left midway through the sixth season.

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Speaking of core exits on Greys Anatomy, it would be impossible to ignore Cristinas departure from the series. The character left for a new opportunity in Switzerland, courtesy of Preston Burke (Isaiah Washington). However, Cristinas exit meant Meredith would lose her person and the Twisted Sisters would be separated.

Of course, we still receive references to Cristina on Greys Anatomy today. Nonetheless, the friendship between Meredith and Cristina was a big part of the show. And when the show took the dynamic away, it left a gap that was never truly filled. But even so, it seemed Cristinas final remarks moved Merediths character forward. And Meredith finally started seeing herself as the sun.

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An epic romance doesnt mean there will be a happy ending, especially on Greys Anatomy. From the candle house to the post-it note wedding, fans thought Meredith and Derek would be endgame. But it was far from that.

Throughout the 11th season, Meredith and Derek faced a few challenges, as the neurosurgeon received an important job in Washington D.C. Derek was absent through most of the season. And the couple seemed to be headed for divorce. But luckily, MerDer realized what was important. So Derek decided he would return to Seattle.

Nevertheless, Derek was struck by a semi-truck in How to Save a Life. He ended up at a hospital without the proper resources and doctors. Then Derek was declared brain dead and Meredith took him off life-support.

The repercussions of Dereks death echoed throughout Greys Anatomy for seasons to come. Following the episode, the ABC drama became much darker as Meredith dealt with her grief. But now, its been a few years since Derek died and the Shondaland drama has become more light-hearted in recent seasons. So as they say, time heals all wounds.

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Greys Anatomy: 10 Ways Meredith Got Worse And Worse – Screen Rant

Meredith Grey is the central character of Grey's Anatomy, but as the show has continued, she has seriously gone downhill.

Grey's Anatomyhas done it all over 16 seasons, from wild surgeries to epic love stories to friendships ending. At the heart of it all is Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), the super ambitious surgeon who is following her mother's path even if she wouldn't admit it. Meredith has been through it all, from losing a husband to raising kids to dealing withcountless major changes at the hospital whereshe works.

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Even though Meredith is the main character on the dramatic series, she has made a lot of mistakes and has a lot of moments when she doesn't seem very well-drawn.Read on to find out 10 ways that Meredith's character got worse on this popular hospital drama.

One of the best aspects ofGrey's Anatomyis the friendship between Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) and Meredith. But since Cristina left for Switzerland in season 10, Meredith hasn't had the same kind of connection with anyone else.

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One way that Meredith has gotten worse over the course of the show is in terms of her friendships. They just aren't as well-developed. Even when Meredith hangs out with Alex Karev (Justin Chambers), it doesn't feel the same as when she and Cristina would talk about deep subjects or dance it out.

DerekShepherd (Patrick Dempsey) was always pretty good for Meredith. He convinced her that there was a life outside work, he started a family with her, and he loved her.

But since Derek died, it feels like Meredith's character development has been at a plateau. She has kept all of her same tendencies, such as being closed off from new people, wanting to do everything on her own, and being too tough.

Even if the biggest fans ofGrey's Anatomyhad to list Meredith's personality traits, it would be hard not to just say "she's totally miserable" and call it a day.

Meredithspends a lot of time complaining or moping around, and she isn't very kind to the people around her. This feels like a flaw with her character development. Whenever she's in a good mood or actually cracks a joke,she goes right back to being "dark and twisty."

In the 15th season, Meredith actually lost her job because of a huge mistake that she made: she was guilty of insurance fraud. This is surprising because back in season seven, Meredith was working on an Alzheimers' clinical trial and shecheated in order to get the results that she wanted.

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It's pretty crazy that Meredith doesn't learn from her professional mistakes and that she seems to be doing the same thing over and over again.

Many fans have said that the interns arelackluster onGrey's Anatomyand while that's true, it's hard not to feel bad for them. The other characters do treat them pretty badly and act like they have no reason for being at the hospital.

Meredith is definitely the worst when it comes to this... but she acts this way toward the doctors on her own level, too. Meredith got worse and worse on the show because shealways wants things done her way, and she doesn't want to listen to someone else's opinion.

Derek's death was a major moment onGrey's Anatomyand yet it was treated so weirdly. Meredith literally runs away and doesn't mourn his death with the other characters, which is what long-time fans would have expected.

It seems like a poor creative choice to have Meredith disappear. This took her out of the main story and didn't make any sense. It's yet another example of how this character has gotten worse over the many seasons that the show has been onthe air.

Meredith is the kind of doctor who believes that she's so talented that she can't ever be wrong. Whenever she messes up at the hospital or in her personal life and someone tells her that she did something wrong, she can't admit it.

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Meredith's stubborn attitude is another way that she got worse as the show went on. It's a major character flaw that never gets any better.

It's true that Meredith hasn't had an easy road and that her life could definitely be a lot better. But her constant self-defeatist attitude is tough to watch as it's so repetitive.

Meredith really believes that bad things are always going to happen to her and it sometimes seems like that's a self-fulfilling prophecy. It can get really old having to watch her approach life in such a negative way all the time.

After Derek's death, Meredith keeps trying to date someone new and then something inevitability goes wrong. It feels like watching the same storyline over and over again and it's frustrating.

From Nathan Riggs (Martin Henderson) to Andrew DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti), Meredith thinks that she can open herself up to love again and then decides that she can't. She seems to take the easy way out and finds a lot of excuses for why she has to be single.

Another problem with Meredith's character? She always acts like other people are out to get her, and she never trusts new people or even her own family.

Whether it's Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) or Maggie (Kelly McCreary), Meredith doesn't welcome her sisters with open arms and, in fact, keeps them at arm's length for quite a while. It feels like she never grows as a person, that's for sure.

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Greys Anatomy: The Worst Episode Of Each Season 9 Through 16, According To IMDb – Screen Rant

Grey's Anatomy is still going strong after 16 seasons. Here are the worst episodes, one per season, of seasons 9 through 16.

Medical drama Grey's Anatomy keeps pumping out season after season, each one filled with hit episodes that audiences can't get enough of. After sixteen seasons, the writers continue to find new stories and new characters that manage to keep viewers hooked time and time again.

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Unfortunately, not every episode is a crowd pleaser, as theratings on Grey's Anatomy's IMDb page reflect. While everyone working on the show does their best,some episodes just don't do as well as others, and each season has one that fans votedas their least favorite.

When a tanker carrying gas explodes on the highway, several patients come into the hospital, but the danger is not over yet. One patient covered in gasoline ignores Bailey's and Owen's warnings and goes outside for a smoke. Inside the hospital, everyone hears a loud sound,which was the man suddenly becoming engulfed in flames. More patients come in, including a pregnant woman with an issue with her baby, as well as Matthew the paramedic, who was also at the scene of the accident.This and one other episode received a 7.4 score.

It's Halloween at the hospital, and the doctors are dealing with a somewhat creepy situation. A patient comes in after being bitten, and he is convinced that the person who bit him is a zombie. The biter comes in as welland is very violentwith has two bullet holes in his chest. While having difficulty finding his heartbeat, Leah gets bitten by him as well. After looking at his scans, the doctors discover that the man has a condition where his organs are mirrored to a typical person, which explains why he survived the gunshot wounds to the chest and why Leah couldn't find his heartbeat.

This episode has many fans angry, as it involves the death of a major character. After helping assist at the scene of an accident, Derek gets hit by a semi truck and is rushed to a nearby hospital. Derek knows he needs a CT scan, and so does one of the surgical residents. However, the attending doctor dismisses the idea.

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By the time it's discovered that his pupil is blown, signalling a brain injury, it's too late. Derek soon becomes brain dead, and Meredith arrives, signing the paperwork to remove his life support soon after.

Jackson and April have had a very complicated relationship, and this episode begins with the two of them signing papers to finalize a divorce between them. Then, there are flashbacks to their relationship from the beginning, showing a lot of happy times together. Among the flashbacks was the two of them after their baby Samuel's death, and it showed how each of them was having trouble with it in their own way. They also discuss how April going to Jordan would have negative consequences on their marriage, and indeed it did.

At the advice of Catherine, a woman named Eliza Minnick has been recently hired to revamp the surgical team at the hospital, pushing Webber out of his position. Jackson is not happy about this, and things are tense when the four of them have to work together. Since Jackson works on the hospital board as the Avery Foundation representative and has that power over his mother, he plans to use his position to make the changes that he sees fit in order to set things right by his opinion. One other episode this season also had a score of 6.2.

Owen and Amelia are enjoying spending time together, agreeing that a no-strings-attached agreement was a great idea. There's no time to think about that now though, because Owen has trauma certification classes to teach.

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Jackson and Maggie are getting closer as well, but Jackson gets pulled away for a surgery with his mother and Richard. Meanwhile, Bailey and Jo are working on a patient named Marjorie who happens to be a famous astronautwhom Bailey has been following since she was a little girl.

Two episodes winlast place this season, and in this one, Maggie has accidentally spilled the beans about her origins. While being interviewed on a podcast and asked about why she became a surgeon, Maggie says that maybe it's in her blood, since her biological parents, Richard and Ellis, as well as her sister, Meredith, are all surgeons.Looks like the cat is out of the bag that she came from an affair between Ellis and Richard! While Meredith tries to assure Maggie that it will be okay, Richard is not happy about the secret getting out, as that is a part of his life that he is not very proud of.

Grey's fans seem to not like flashback episodes! In this one, Alex writes letters to Bailey, Meredith, and Jo, telling them that he has left. The episode goes on to show flashbacks and archive footage of his time at the hospital from thevery start to this point. Viewers get to see his relationship with Izzie, with whom Alex reveals he has had recent contact with. He found out that while she could not naturally have any childrenbecausethe cancer damaged her eggs, she did manage to have children with the embryos from when she was with Alex. Alex says in his letters that he has gone to see Izzie and their twins.

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Grey’s Anatomy: What happened to Derek Shepherd? Why did Patrick Dempsey leave? – Express.co.uk

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Grey's Anatomy.

Dr Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) was an iconic character in Grey's Anatomy and was often referred to as "McDreamy".

He had an on and off relationship with Dr Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) until they settled down in season five.

The pair then legally got married in series eight so they could adopt their daughter Zola.

For the next few seasons, it seemed they had the perfect little family but this was destroyed in 2015.

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In season 11, episode 21, called How to Save A Life, Derek was on his way to Washington to quit a brain-mapping project.

While making his way there, he sees a car accident and stops to help.

He manages to save not only a young girl and her mother but another couple who was involved in the crash.

Believing his duty had been done, Derek got back in the car to continue his journey.

But just moments later, Derek's car was hit by a truck and he was subsequently rushed to hospital.

Talking to People magazine in 2015, actor Dempsey opened up about leaving the show as he wanted to have more "control" of his time.

Dempsey said: "Im very grateful for Greys Anatomy.

"Its given me the opportunity to do everything. But at the same time, there was a cost.

"I think after a certain period of time, no matter how much money you make, you want control out of your own schedule."

He then explained a year later to the same publication: "It had been long enough. It was time for me to move on with other things and other interests.

"I probably should have moved on a couple of years earlier."

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Creator Shonda Rhimes Was Treated After Her 100+ Pound Weight Loss: ‘Things Got Weird’ – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Shonda Rhimes is known for developingsome of todays most popular television showsincludingGreys Anatomy, Scandal,andHow To Get Away with Murder.Now in partnership with Netflix, Rhimes is creating a suite of programs that are sure to bring in high numbers of viewers.

The mom of three embarked on a weight-loss journey several years ago which resulted in shedding over 100 pounds. Rhimes previously shared that her interactions with people were quite different after slimming down.

In her 2015 memoir Year of Yes, Rhimes chronicles her journey of saying yes to things that she normally shied away from and how that one small word changed her life.

I sat down and said, I really need to start saying yes to the things that scare me. If I never say yes to anything, I need to start saying yes to things that I would always say no to automatically, Rhimes shared in 2015, according to Parade. I promised myself that I would do it for just a year because I thought that I wasnt going to survive. I really thought, Im going to die of shame and shock and fear.

With a focus on tackling issues with an affirmative answer, Rhimes soon realized that her health had to be a part of her new quest.

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One of the yeses was, I cant say yes to everything and not say yes to taking care of yourself and not say yes to health, the Greys Anatomy creator revealed. That came from having an epiphany. I work so hard at everything that I do. I work my butt off at work and I work hard at being a mother, why do I think losing weight would be easy?

After losing almost 150.pounds, Rhimes discussed many aspects of the process in an article for her Shondaland newsletter subscribers. While the television producer was successful in achieving her goal, she did not enjoy the experience.

I did not do it because I thought I would become beautiful like in the movies,Rhimesexplained of her slim down, according to Health.com. I did it because I could not walk up a short flight up stairs without stopping to take a break and wiping sweat from my brow There is nothing fun or interesting or great about it. I hated losing weight. I hated every single second of it.

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Following her transformation, Rhimes soon noticed she was being perceived in a whole new light by others. You know what was worse than losing weight? What was SO MUCH MORE HORRIFYING? How people treated me after I lost weight, she wrote.I mean, things gotweird. Women I barely knew gushed. Like I was holding-a-new-baby-gushed. Only there was no new baby. It was just me And men? They spoke to me. THEY SPOKE TO ME. Like stood still and had long conversations with me about things.

Rather than finding it pleasing, Rhimes was put off by the change in how she was being treated.

It was disconcerting. But even more disconcerting was that all these people suddenly felt completely comfortable talking to me about my body, she wrote. Telling me I looked pretty or that they were proud of me. After I lost weight, I discovered that people found me valuable. Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire.

Rhimes was stunned by the about-face from others. What the hell did they see me as before? How invisible was I to them then? she pondered. What value did they put on my presence at a party, a lunch, a discussion?

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The television producer summed up her thoughts by making a somber discovery.When I was fat, I wasnt a PERSON to these people, Rhimes wrote in her newsletter. Like I had been an Invisible Woman who suddenly materialized in front of them. Poof! There I am. Thin and ready for a chat.

In conclusion, Rhimes reminded her readers that weight is just a number on a scale rather than a window into someones true self. Being thinner doesnt make you a different person, she shared. It just makes you thinner.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Creator Shonda Rhimes Says Women Need To Do More Of This – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Media mogul Shonda Rhimes is known for her prime time television hits including Greys Anatomy, Scandal, and Private Practice. Now moving on to Netflix after signing a multi-million dollar development deal, Rhimes has firmly established herself as a producing powerhouse.

In a 2018 awards ceremony for Elles Women in Hollywood, Rhimes encouraged women to take up a new practice when it comes to their successes.

Since Greys Anatomys debut in 2005, Ellen Pompeo has portrayed Dr. Meredith Grey from intern to successful surgeon. Rhimes partnership with Pompeo for 15-plus years has become a force to be reckoned with.

Over the years on this show, Ellen and I have discovered how powerful we are both separately and together, Rhimes said at the awards ceremony, according to her website Shondaland.com. When Ellen and I are working together to get what we want,what we deserve, we make a truly terrifyingly powerful awesome pair of badass women warriors.

Rhimes noted that their successful collaboration gave them more clout as time went on. See, over the course of our 15 seasons, Ellen and I went from believing we were employees of a network to understanding WE were the network, the Greys creator explained.

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Pompeo fought for a huge salary bump after co-star Patrick Dempsey left the show in 2015 and wasnt shy about sharing her process in getting the raise. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Pompeo openly shared how she fought for the wage she felt she deserved. Rhimes applauded her colleague for taking such a groundbreaking step for women.

A little while ago, in an inspiring article, Ellen told the world she was the highest paid woman in dramatic television, Rhimes recalled. She did not hide. She bragged. Shesaidshe was powerful. And she said she deserved it.

Rhimes also addressed the flak Pompeo soon received after the article was published. There was some blow back. And there should not have been, the television producer stated. I have seen a thousand articles like that from men. But shes a woman. And people felt she shouldnt say things like that.

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The media mogul confessed that she felt compelled to hide her success in her agreement with Netflix for fear of a backlash. When I made a deal with Netflix, I let them report my salary wrong in the press and then did as few interviews as possible, Rhimes admitted. I put my head down and worked. In other words, I hid How can I inspire anyone if I am hiding?

After giving examples of Pompeos experience and her own, Rhimes came to a valuable conclusion. Women do not brag enough. The other day, I came to the conclusion that men brag and women hide, she said. And when men do deserve to brag oh my gosh, they are so good at it Men brag about EVERYTHING. Even things that arent things.

To illustrate her point, Rhimes decided to set an example. Let me take a deep breath. And on behalf of women everywhere and in the name of not leaving my sister hanging, I will brag, she stated, adding, I am the highest paid showrunner in television. And I deserve it.

The Netflix producer drove home her speech with reminding the audience to believe in themselves and stop hiding their successes.

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We need to set an example. I am awesome. We are awesome, Rhimes declared. Which is another way of saying we have power. We are powerful women. And when we say we have power, what we are really saying is, we DESERVE to have power. We DESERVE whatever good thing it is we are getting.

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Yoga and the pineal gland: Sadhguru on why yogic sadhana aims first for stability, not ecstasy – Times Now

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As scientists find better instruments to study the human brain, one thing is becoming clear: there is much more to be known about the mind than we right now know. One aspect of yogic physiology that aligns with modern neurosciences has to do with the pineal gland. This gland was always recognised as being associated with the agna chakra. Today, neuroscientists say that the secretions of the pineal gland control one's moods and experiences.

While medical sciences have made it clear that chemicals can create pleasant and unpleasant experiences within you that are very real for you. Actually, you are causing everything to yourself. The only difference is whether you cause it with or without outside help. If you simply become ecstatic right now, you are creating it without outside help. If you cause the same thing with outside stimulation, it may be the same thing experience-wise, but the end result could damage the system. Unconscious experiences, however big they are, are of no significance for one's growth and transformation.

An aspect of yogic physiology which is totally absent in modern medical sciences is something which I constantly keep on within myself, called the bindu. Bindu means a tiny point. It is a particular spot on the pineal gland. If you touch the bindu, it will release secretions that make you feel ecstatic. But the bindu has another point to it which also has a secretion but is poisonous. If you tip the wrong side of the glass, then poison will spread through the system. It will spread through the system in such a way that, for what looks like simply no reason, you are miserable. A lot of people have done that to themselves. They have become miserable by doing improper things with life.

In yoga, the initial phases of sadhana are aimed at stability, not ecstasy. If ecstasy comes before stability, you are heading for a crash. If ecstasy comes after stability, it is fantastic. The processes of ecstasy were never written down. It is only in the presence of a certain being that those things happen because they are very subjective. In some books on tantra, they have tried to write it down, which I feel is very irresponsible. Suppose you read a book where the first two chapters talk about some simple practices to stabilize yourself and the last five chapters talk about practices to take you to ecstatic levels which one will you do? People will not go for stability, they will go for ecstasy and they will break up.

Never aspire for anything that is not yet in your perception. Just do your sadhana. That is why traditions have always been insisting on trust. If you did not know how a plant grows, if I show you a lump of filth and the beautiful flower and say, These two things are the same... would you believe me? It takes a crazy sense of trust. That is why we do not talk about all those things. Because this cannot be logically worked out. That is why the Guru came into the picture, because a little fixing is needed. Without a little fixing, you will not cross the line.

Sadhguru is a guest contributor. Views expressed are personal.

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Health Care Hero: Imaging workers also on the front lines – Dayton Daily News

The Dayton Daily News is profiling the people who work hard every day to save lives and take care of us. Nominate a Health Care Hero by emailing Rebecca.Mullins@coxinc.com.

Name: Brianne Grizzle

Hometown: I was born and raised in Middletown and now reside in Franklin.

Job Title: CT Technologist

Where do you work: I work at Atrium Medical Center in the Medical Imaging Department

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Describe what your day is like/what you do: As a CT technologist, I am responsible for multiple things. I run the computed tomography scanners that take the X-rays of the patients. I also collect histories from the patients that is pertinent for the exams to relay for the radiologists reading their images. I start IVs, help transfer and position them on the tables for exams in specific ways that can eliminate the dosage of radiation they will receive. Throughout all of these responsibilities, I am doing my best patient care and aiming to take the best pictures in order to help diagnose internal and external injuries, as well as cancers and diseases. I see my purpose as to try to give the most compassion and care for the patients in their most stressful and life threatening times.

What inspired you to get into health care? What inspired me to get into health care was honestly kind of random for me. I had changed majors in college two times previously before choosing radiology. I always knew I had an interest in anatomy and physiology from taking science classes throughout my schooling, but never paid attention to my own thoughts! Now I am so happy I chose a field with many opportunities for growth. I have started as a general X-ray technologist, progressed to a CT technologist, as well as having experience as an MRI technologist.

Health Care Hero: I really love my job

Whats a memorable experience youve had in health care? A memorable experience for me would be really hard to pinpoint because there has been so many with patients and their families. Patients are so grateful to just receive the slightest amount of kindness and caring from medical professionals. By giving someone a warm blanket at the end of my test makes all the difference in trying to make their hospital stay as comfortable as possible.

Health Care Hero: I became a nurse to make a difference

What do you want readers to know about your job right now? What I want readers to know is that all of medical imaging is also in the front line. Great respect definitely go out to the nurses who care for critically ill patients around the clock, but we are often overlooked. Although some of our tests are not long with the patients, we still make an impact on our interactions with them. Our short contacts with patients can become extremely emotional and personal. They are only sent to us because they have a problem such as an broken bone, internal problems, or a mass that they are trying to see if it is cancerous or not. I am the first one to see those images and even if I am able to see a negative outcome for the patient, I have to continue to smile and stay positive until the doctors can relay the results of the tests to them. That is probably the hardest part is continuing to smile for the patients despite their worst nightmares potentially coming true.

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Science Interactive Group Partners with BioDigital to Offer Virtual Dissections for Distance-Learning STEM Students in Higher Ed – Business Wire

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Interactive Group (SIG) and BioDigital, Inc., two companies at the forefront of the education technology industry, have partnered to provide students and educators with more flexibility in the distance learning space. SIG will embed the BioDigital Human Platform into its lab experiments, allowing online lab science students the option to perform virtual dissections that are supported by custom curriculum.

Partnering with BioDigital enables SIG to offer the option of virtual dissections to our customer base. We believe strongly in offering instructors the benefit of choice when selecting the labs that support their curriculum, said Tim Loomer, CEO of SIG.

The industry leader in distance learning content, lab materials, and education software for higher education institutions, SIG oversees two major providers of online lab science experiments and curricula, Hands-On Labs and eScience Labs. By combining customizable physical lab kits with digital learning tools and a cloud-based educational platform, SIG replicates the tactile lab experience for distance learners, expanding access to STEM education.

BioDigital, whose flagship app has more than four million registered users, provides the world's first 3D human visualization platform. Likened to Google Earth for the human body, the BioDigital Human Platform is an interactive software featuring more than 8,000 individually selectable anatomical structures. Each system is fully segmented, labeled and dissectible for easy configuration to meet any educational need, and the platform uses innovative, cloud-based technology to enable users to view human anatomy and disease in an intuitive visual format. Featuring the most complete, scientifically accurate 3D body ever assembled, BioDigital is utilized by top medical schools and students from over 3000 schools.

By collaborating with BioDigital, SIG is further diversifying its selection of digital learning tools to meet the needs of its expanding market. The ability to choose between physical and virtual dissections in an online course empowers Anatomy and Physiology educators to tailor the distance-learning experience in new ways without sacrificing learning objectives.

BioDigital CEO Frank Sculli noted, With the acceleration to at-home learning, partnering with a forward-thinking organization such as Science Interactive Group that can rapidly integrate our virtual body software to provide thousands of students a richer, more engaging learning experience is an exciting step towards fulfilling our mission of making health and human body more understandable to all people.

About Science Interactive Group

Science Interactive Group encompasses multiple brands, including Hands-On Labs, eScience Labs, StarLab, Science First, BioDigital and Wildco that provide science education solutions to higher education institutions, K-12 institutions, museums, libraries, laboratories, and distributors worldwide. Science Interactive Groups vast assortment of innovative, science-oriented products is designed to provide instructors with interactive, real-world applications that engage students and enhance outcomes. Learn more at ScienceInteractive.com

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Neuroscience

Biohaven Appoints Bob Hugin to its Board of Directors – P&T Community

NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), today announced the appointment of pharmaceutical industry leader Robert J. Hugin to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Hugin previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Celgene Corporation where he was instrumental in the strategic growth and global expansion of the company. Celgene was ultimately acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2019 for a total equity value of approximately $74 billion.

Declan Doogan, M.D., Chairman of Biohaven's Board of Directors, commented, "We are excited to welcome Bob to Biohaven's Board of Directors as we have evolved to a commercial organization and look to the future. Having access to Bob's astute business and financial acumen will help Biohaven achieve our goal of becoming the leading pharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience indications."

Mr. Hugin joined Celgene in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer and served in positions of increasing responsibility during his 19-year tenure with the company, including Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer. Until his retirement in 2018, he was the Chairman of the Board of Directors, serving as Executive Chairman from 2016 to 2018. Under his leadership, Celgene saw unprecedented results across all facets of the company and grew by over $30 billion in market capitalization. He is a noted health expert, who advocated for the importance of business development collaborations, innovations in science and improved patient access.

Mr. Hugin stated, "Neuroscience remains one of the most important areas for drug development given the high burden of disability from diseases like Alzheimer's disease, rare neurologic indications, neuropsychiatric disorders and migraine. Biohaven has achieved impressive progress in its portfolio development since becoming a public company and is now successfully commercializing NURTEC ODT, its first product, for migraine. I hope to help transform Biohaven from a development company to a high growth commercial organization with multiple future products addressing large unmet needs in the neuroscience area. I look forward to being part of Biohaven's future success and working closely with Vlad and the rest of the Board."

Vlad Coric, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven commented, "Biohaven is honored to welcome Bob to our Board of Directors. His impressive industry experience with high growth companies, strategic insight and passion for improving the lives of patients will be an asset to Biohaven in this time of significant growth as we continue to successfully commercialize our first product and advance our late-stage development portfolio. We are indeed fortunate to have Bob's extraordinary business and financial expertise to help guide Biohaven in advancing novel therapies to patients suffering from disabling neuroscience conditions."

Mr. Hugin also serves as a Director of Chubb Limited, Member of the Board of Trustees of Princeton University and Chair of The Darden School Foundation, University of Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Hugin is currently Chair of the Board of the Garden State Initiative, a nonpartisan research and educational organization focused on economic issues in New Jersey. He is a longstanding Member of the Board of Trustees of Family Promise, a national non-profit network assisting homeless families, and Director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. Mr. Hugin is past Chairman of the Boards of The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and the Healthcare Institute of NJ. Prior to joining Celgene, Mr. Hugin was a Managing Director with J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc.

Mr. Hugin received an AB degree from Princeton University in 1976 and an MBA from the University of Virginia in 1985. He also served as a United States Marine Corps infantry officer during the intervening period.

About BiohavenBiohavenis a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. Biohaven's neuroinnovation portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute treatment of migraine and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across three distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and spinocerebellar ataxia; and myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition for multiple system atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. For more information, visit http://www.biohavenpharma.com.

Forward-looking StatementThis news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "believe", "continue", "may", and "will" and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of Biohaven's management about NURTEC ODT as an acute treatment for patients with migraine. Forward-looking statements include those related to: Biohaven's ability to effectively commercialize NURTEC ODT, delays or problems in the supply or manufacture of NURTEC ODT, complying with applicable U.S.regulatory requirements, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials, the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA, the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings,the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates, the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of Biohaven's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2020 and Biohaven's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2020. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Biohaven Contact:Vlad Coric, M.D.Chief Executive OfficerVlad.Coric@biohavenpharma.com

Media Contact: Mike Beyer Sam Brown Inc. mikebeyer@sambrown.com 312-961-2502

NURTEC is a trademark of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.

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