Tag: Healthcare disparities
House GOP Faces Pressure to Target Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Schools
House Republicans are feeling the heat from conservative groups to address the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools. More than 50 conservative organizations are pushing for a bill that would prevent...
Main Target: Large Long-Term Study of Black WomenNew Title: Study on Black Women’s Cancer...
The American Cancer Society has launched a groundbreaking study called VOICES of Black Women, focusing on the high rates of cancer and cancer-related deaths among Black women. This long-term study aims to enroll 100,000...
Potentially deadly strep infections on the rise in N.W.T., chief public health officer says...
Deadly Strep Infections on the Rise in Northwest Territories, Says Health Official
Northwest Territories health officials have reported an increase in fast-spreading and potentially deadly strep infections, known as invasive group A strep, or iGAS,...
Maternal Mortality Rates Decreased in 2022, but Disparities Persist
Maternal Mortality Rates Decline in 2022, But Inequality PersistsLast month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing a significant decrease in national maternal mortality rates (MMR) in 2022. The...