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Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Abortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal Health

Maternal mortality rates for Black women remain unacceptably high, exacerbated by abortion bans that hinder access to necessary healthcare services.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago
Public health

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Abortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal Health

Maternal mortality rates for Black women remain unacceptably high, exacerbated by abortion bans that hinder access to necessary healthcare services.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.
more#maternal-mortality
Cancer
fromwww.mcall.com
1 month ago

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

Blood tests for ovarian cancer may be ineffective for some Black and Native American women, contributing to healthcare disparities.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Adult mental health crisis referrals in England double in a year

Adult referrals to mental health crisis teams in England more than doubled in one year, indicating a severe crisis in mental health services.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The State of Women's Mental Health

Societal demands significantly impact women's mental health.
Women continue to experience workplace inequalities despite progress.
Women's healthcare disparities remain a pressing concern.
Balancing connection and boundaries is crucial for women.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Sharna is sick of educating her GP. A landmark plan for LGBTQ+ Australians may help

Healthcare providers need better training to avoid assumptions about patient sexual orientation.
A new federal action plan aims to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Australians.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Adult mental health crisis referrals in England double in a year

Adult referrals to mental health crisis teams in England more than doubled in one year, indicating a severe crisis in mental health services.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The State of Women's Mental Health

Societal demands significantly impact women's mental health.
Women continue to experience workplace inequalities despite progress.
Women's healthcare disparities remain a pressing concern.
Balancing connection and boundaries is crucial for women.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Sharna is sick of educating her GP. A landmark plan for LGBTQ+ Australians may help

Healthcare providers need better training to avoid assumptions about patient sexual orientation.
A new federal action plan aims to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Australians.
more#mental-health
#breast-cancer
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Medicine

I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive, Invasive Breast Cancer. Here's Why I Feel So Lucky.

The author survived triple-negative breast cancer due to attentive healthcare, highlighting disparities in women's health access and treatment.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Medicine

I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive, Invasive Breast Cancer. Here's Why I Feel So Lucky.

The author survived triple-negative breast cancer due to attentive healthcare, highlighting disparities in women's health access and treatment.
more#breast-cancer
#covid-19
Medicine
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Medicaid Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Less Likely to Access Telehealth After COVID-19 - News Center

Medicaid patients face greater telehealth barriers post-COVID than privately insured patients, exacerbating access disparities for opioid use disorder treatment.
fromNews Center
9 months ago
Medicine

Medical Student Investigates Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Medicaid Disenrollment - News Center

Racial disparities in Medicaid disenrollment post-COVID-19 Public Health Emergency found in study led by Kranti Rumalla.
Medicine
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Medicaid Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Less Likely to Access Telehealth After COVID-19 - News Center

Medicaid patients face greater telehealth barriers post-COVID than privately insured patients, exacerbating access disparities for opioid use disorder treatment.
fromNews Center
9 months ago
Medicine

Medical Student Investigates Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Medicaid Disenrollment - News Center

Racial disparities in Medicaid disenrollment post-COVID-19 Public Health Emergency found in study led by Kranti Rumalla.
more#covid-19
#global-health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
fromNature
10 months ago
Medicine

How white supremacy became a global health problem

Racism in healthcare leads to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for marginalized groups.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
Medicine
fromNature
10 months ago

How white supremacy became a global health problem

Racism in healthcare leads to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for marginalized groups.
more#global-health
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Biased AI in health care faces crackdown in sweeping Biden admin proposals

The administration seeks to enhance patient protections in Medicare Advantage plans against retroactive denial of claims and ensure equitable AI use in healthcare.
#maternal-health
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

C-Section Disparities Could Be the Result of Physician Bias

Black pregnant patients face higher chances of unscheduled C-sections compared to white counterparts, raising concerns about equitable healthcare access.
fromSun Sentinel
11 months ago
Medicine

Babies born early, ill, or dead: Florida spends millions on prevention. Why isn't it getting better?

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

C-Section Disparities Could Be the Result of Physician Bias

Black pregnant patients face higher chances of unscheduled C-sections compared to white counterparts, raising concerns about equitable healthcare access.
fromSun Sentinel
11 months ago
Medicine

Babies born early, ill, or dead: Florida spends millions on prevention. Why isn't it getting better?

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss.
more#maternal-health
#pain-management
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

My Blood Is BOILING Over These Doctors Refusing To Give Women Pain Meds For Painful Procedures

Medical bias results in significant disparities in treatment and diagnosis between men and women.
fromNature
8 months ago
Medicine

Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's

Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

My Blood Is BOILING Over These Doctors Refusing To Give Women Pain Meds For Painful Procedures

Medical bias results in significant disparities in treatment and diagnosis between men and women.
fromNature
8 months ago
Medicine

Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's

Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
more#pain-management
East Bay (California)
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
6 months ago

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story

Amari Marsh's case exemplifies the troubling intersection of pregnancy loss, criminalization, and systemic disparities in reproductive healthcare for Black women.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Canadian Doctors Group Apologizes for Health Harms to Indigenous People

Indigenous peoples in Canada experience significant health disparities due to historical and ongoing mistreatment by the medical system.
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Medicine

How a Brooklyn hospital network is addressing disparities in the outer boroughs

Maimonides Medical Center addresses healthcare disparities by providing advanced heart failure treatment with L.V.A.D., enhancing patient quality of life in Brooklyn.
fromSTAT
7 months ago
Medicine

A race-free algorithm is merely the start for a safety net hospital confronting an onslaught of kidney disease

One Brooklyn Health is leading efforts to remove race from kidney function assessments, but challenges remain due to systemic health disparities.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
Medicine

GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?

GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
#access-to-healthcare
fromAxios
10 months ago
Medicine

Inequality's long reach in health care

Healthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

A health clinic for low-income residents was supposed to open in Del Valle last year. Where is it? - Austin Monitor

Delays in opening healthcare clinics due to COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain issues.
Community members in Del Valle have been waiting for essential health services for years.
Central Health and CommUnityCare collaboration aims to address healthcare disparities in low-income areas.
fromAxios
10 months ago
Medicine

Inequality's long reach in health care

Healthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

A health clinic for low-income residents was supposed to open in Del Valle last year. Where is it? - Austin Monitor

Delays in opening healthcare clinics due to COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain issues.
Community members in Del Valle have been waiting for essential health services for years.
Central Health and CommUnityCare collaboration aims to address healthcare disparities in low-income areas.
more#access-to-healthcare
Medicine
fromwww.dailynews.com
8 months ago

California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills

Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Mike Bloomberg will donate $600m to historically Black medical schools

Bloomberg Philanthropies donated $600 million to four historically Black medical schools to support diversification, growth, and stability.
Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Missed care, fewer patients: Rural families and clinics feel Medicaid cuts

Rural children are losing vital healthcare coverage due to states cutting Medicaid, worsening healthcare disparities in rural areas.
fromSlate Magazine
11 months ago
Wellness

You Can Be "Normal" Weight and Still Have Obesity. Ozempic Isn't the Answer to That.

Fatphobia in healthcare is leading to neglect of metabolic diseases in normal-weight individuals.
The Health at Every Size movement advocates for considering all body types as capable of being healthy or unhealthy.
fromNews Center
11 months ago
Medicine

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

The invisible lives and deaths of the children of sex workers

Insufficient data and attention on child mortality among sex workers' children, leading to issues in birth registration and healthcare
Medicine
fromtime.com
10 months ago

Young Gay Latinos See a Rising Share of New HIV Cases, Leading to a Call for Targeted Funding

Latinos account for a disproportionately high number of new HIV infections and diagnoses in the U.S.
fromThe Haitian Times
10 months ago
Medicine

Free or low-cost health care around the country Haitian immigrants should know

Haitian immigrants face healthcare challenges including racism, xenophobia, and lack of proper information, leading to disparities in mortality rates for preventable conditions.
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