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6 days ago

Three Feinberg Students Named Schweitzer Fellows - News Center

Three Feinberg students received Schweitzer Fellowships to develop projects addressing health needs in Chicago.
#healthcare-access
fromNews Center
1 week ago
Public health

Building the Future of Health Equity - News Center

Health equity ensures every individual has access to appropriate healthcare, impacting overall community prosperity and individual rights.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Support group for mums from different ethnicities

A new support group for mothers from diverse ethnicities aims to address feelings of isolation and improve health outcomes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts

Termination of vital NIH grant halted Camilo's research in HIV prevention.
Federal funding cuts are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion research.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to save free access to PrEP and other preventive care

The Supreme Court upheld ACA provisions requiring insurance coverage for preventive services, including HIV prevention and cancer screenings.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Serena Williams partners with Reckitt to back founders

This includes mentorship, funding, and strong belief.
Women in technology
#sickle-cell-disease
#hiv
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In this rural Colorado valley, cuts to Medicaid would have vast ripple effects

Cuts to Medicaid threaten rural health care facilities' viability in southern Colorado.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

The Black Man's Health Festival Returns to Brooklyn

The Black Man's Health Festival focuses on wellness and community for Black men, fostering joy and health equity through various engaging activities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Flower Shop Blooms at Maimonides Hospital Thanks to Small Business Accelerator

Maimonides Hospital's gift shop now features Mwah Flowers, highlighting local entrepreneurship and health equity.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
fromNature
2 months ago

Can NIH-funded research on racism and health survive Trump's cuts?

It begs the question, what does DEI mean to the issuers of this notice? Does it mean the term 'structural racism'? Does it mean 'Black Americans'? Does it mean that we can no longer do rigorous science to really understand why the devastating burden of health disparities exist in this country and around the globe?
Social justice
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Rachel Levine fought HIV & STIs at HHS. Now that Trump's undoing that progress, she's speaking out

Dr. Rachel Levine symbolizes progress in LGBTQ+ representation and health equity in public service.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 months ago

Openhouse + On Lok Are Revolutionizing Care for LGBTQ+ Seniors - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse + On Lok Services is a pioneering program providing essential support for LGBTQ+ seniors.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Rachel Levine fought HIV & STIs at HHS. Now that Trump's undoing that progress, she's speaking out

Dr. Rachel Levine symbolizes progress in LGBTQ+ representation and health equity in public service.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 months ago

Openhouse + On Lok Are Revolutionizing Care for LGBTQ+ Seniors - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse + On Lok Services is a pioneering program providing essential support for LGBTQ+ seniors.
Women
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on women's health studies | CBC News

Despite existing mandates, women's health research funding remains stagnant, raising concerns about patient care and research priorities.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Covered California pushes for better healthcare as federal spending cuts loom

Covered California faces challenges from potential subsidy cuts, threatening health coverage and impacting childhood vaccination rates.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Lifesaving Alzheimer's Research Delayed by Trump Funding Cuts

Federal funding for dementia research was abruptly stopped due to changes in the agency's priorities, but later reinstated after an appeal.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Science Organizations Should Protest Loudly against Trump Cuts

Scientific organizations must advocate more actively for vulnerable populations amid reduced funding and political challenges.
#healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics

There is a surge of measles cases across 18 states, indicating a serious public health concern.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

Minding the Gaps: Neuroethics, AI, and Depression - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Neuroscientists are increasingly harnessing artificial intelligence to advance their work, promising significant medical progress while raising ethical concerns about data use and re-identification.
Mental health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

When the Mouth Speaks, the Whole Person Heals: Bringing Integrative Community Therapy and Solidarity Care from Brazil's Favelas to the United States - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Health equity relies more on mobilizing existing resources than redistributing wealth from rich to poor.
fromMedCity News
4 months ago

How Are Telehealth CEOs Reacting to Congress' Latest Spending Legislation? - MedCity News

We hope to see permanent telehealth coverage across government programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality nutrition care for all Americans. This isn't just about convenience - it's about health equity, bridging gaps in access across gender, race and age.
Healthcare
Health
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Men die younger than women. Is it time for a focus on men's health?

Men have shorter life expectancies than women, highlighting a need for focused research on men's health issues.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Censored Science Can't Save Lives

There are new asthma treatments that can prevent deaths, yet patients still die due to lack of equitable access to care and ongoing research censorship.
fromHarvard Gazette
8 months ago

Use of new diet drugs likely to mushroom- Harvard Gazette

"These staggering numbers mean that we are likely to see large increases in spending on semaglutide and related medications in years to come," said Dhruv S. Kazi, emphasizing the financial implications as more adults become eligible for this treatment.
Medicine
fromNews Center
10 months ago

Medical Students Provide Heart Disease Prevention to Underserved Chicago Communities - News Center

The KYHH program enhances cardiovascular health in underserved communities through risk assessments and education led by Feinberg medical students.
fromFortune
10 months ago

Global health leaders pen open letter to 'those with the power to prevent lives being lost to the climate crisis'

"In addressing health challenges across Africa and Europe, our collaborative efforts must focus on enhancing health systems, ensuring equitable access to care, and empowering women leaders in health policies."
OMG science
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