Health Care

Statistics show the U.S. health care system is failing Black babies and their families. A new Oakland clinic wants to change that.

[ad_1] Dr. Javay Ross, a pediatrician and co-founder of the BLOOM: Black Baby Equity Clinic, conducts a health screening on…

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Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity in U.S. Health Care: Scorecard

[ad_1] Discussion Racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes and health care are pervasive both across and within states. Transformative…

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Oakland clinic wants to improve care for Black babies, families

[ad_1] Dr. Javay Ross, a pediatrician and co-founder of the BLOOM: Black Baby Equity Clinic, conducts a health screening on…

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Rita Hillman Foundation Grant to support Native American health care in the Black Hills

[ad_1] A $50,000 grant from The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation will help to identify the health care priorities and…

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How to Find a Therapist Who Understands Black Identity

[ad_1] Barbara Ford Shabazz, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and the owner of Intentional Activities, a personal and professional coaching company,…

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New documentary focuses on building financial health, wellness in the Black community | Watch ‘Our America: In the Black’

[ad_1] As the nation approaches another election season, concerns about the economy are top of mind. Americans are grappling with…

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TikTok’s Medical Mythbuster on using social media to fight health inequities

[ad_1] Editor’s note: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AAMC or its…

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The U.S. Healthcare leaders improving health outcomes for minorities

[ad_1] Representation matters, and it especially matters in healthcare. To effectively treat all people, it’s imperative that we see ourselves…

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Sleep as a determinant of health

[ad_1] When Robert Thomas, MD, started his training in sleep medicine in the 1990s, many physicians considered it a niche…

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Black Americans, low-income Americans may benefit most from stronger policies on air pollution | News

[ad_1] Study finds lower PM2.5 exposure associated with lower mortality among whole population, but marginalized communities may benefit more For…

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