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Demystifying Elevated Lipoproteins: How They Impact Heart Health in African Americans

Black Health Matters

She is an active member of the association of Black Cardiologists and co-chairs their Health and Public Policy Committee. Elevated Lipoprotein(a), often referred to as Lp(a), has been recognized as a significant risk factor for heart disease. Doing so will still help decrease your overall risk and improve your heart health.

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Bloomberg Gave a $600M Gift to HBCU Medical Schools

Black Health Matters

Addressing health disparities and underrepresentation in the medical field are critical challenges, and Bloomberg Philanthropies is dedicated to making a difference. Numerous studies show that patients often receive better care from providers who share their racial or ethnic background.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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October 17, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M