Black Health Matters

JULY 8, 2024

These cells can help strengthen the immune system, and they can even mature and grow into different types of blood cells; they hold the potential to reconstitute an individual’s entire blood supply. Their capabilities make them invaluable in the treatment of various diseases, including leukemia, genetic disorders, and immune system diseases.

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Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Equity 52

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When the MBRACE-UK report for 2019-2021 was published showing a four-fold increase in risk of mortality for pregnant people from Black ethnic groups [1] , the medical establishment reacted promptly and with horror to investigate and tackle this statistic. It’s not just birthing parents who are at risk either.

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Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Equity Health Inequalities 40

Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.

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Mental Health and Public Health Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Maternal and Child Health 40