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How New York is addressing health disparities in pregnancy-associated deaths

HEALTHBEAT

Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low. Maternal mortality is a public health crisis.

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Alzheimer’s: Identifying The Signs & Supporting Your Loved Ones

Black Health Matters

The flaws in the healthcare system, paired with the most significant risk factors, such as age and a family history of Alzheimer’s, only make things worse when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. The post Alzheimer’s: Identifying The Signs & Supporting Your Loved Ones appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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Advocating For Chronic Kidney Disease Policy Change

Black Health Matters

Health Education Advocacy and Learning (HEAL) is a non-profit collaborative created to provide every community with access to resources that will help them thrive. states, HEAL is collaborating with key pillars in Black communities, such as churches, to share information about the Kidney PATIENT Act.

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The New Face of Cancer is Getter Younger and Younger

Black Health Matters

Additionally, tobacco and alcohol use remain prevalent among younger generations, consistently harming their health. These are ages for which they previously did not consider someone to be at risk for colorectal cancer. Consider getting screened, explore your family health history, and stay informed.

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Connecting With Patients About Insomnia & Gaining Weight

Black Health Matters

” This has major health implications, including the potential for gaining weight. Fighting obesity without the proper amount of sleep is virtually impossible, as “obesity-related cardiovascular risk” can work against treatment plans. He noted that cardiovascular health is one of the major areas impacted by sleep loss.

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Disaggregated Data Key to Tackling Low Maternal Vaccination Rates among Boston’s Black Pregnant Population

Maternal Health Task Force

She is currently a Fellow in the Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy and is enrolled in the Harvard School of Public Health MPH-45 program in Health Policy with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. By: Jodian Pinkney , Infectious Diseases Physician.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

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.