Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I usually get referred to people by doctors, and they couldn’t find a good example for me. Why was it so hard to find a patient who had been affected? The usual avenues aren’t there. It’s not like there are support groups for people who take lung function tests.

Ageing and Health 119

Ageing and Health Health Disparities 119

Black Health Matters

AUGUST 23, 2024

Addressing health disparities and underrepresentation in the medical field are critical challenges, and Bloomberg Philanthropies is dedicated to making a difference. Moral injury refers to the psychological distress experienced when one’s moral code is challenged by operating within certain systems or under specific authorities.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 59

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Disparities 59

NC Health News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For generations, much of health care was essentially a local, mom-and-pop industry: Hospitals were locally run. Individual practitioners had their offices, patients saw a generalist who, if they needed it, referred them to another doctor for specialty care.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 98

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Fitness and Wellness Industry Health Disparities Health Equity 98

National Council on Urban Indian Health

MARCH 17, 2025

Public Health Service Commissioned Officers detailed directly to UIOs Fund the Initiative for Improving Native American Cancer Outcomes at $10 million for FY26. UIOs were created by urban AI/AN people with the support of Tribes, starting in the 1950s in response to severe problems with health, education, employment, and housing.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Substance Use Disorders Nutrition and Public Health Health Disparities 52

Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to several types of heart conditions. CVD refers to disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. This health disparity stems from a combination of genetics, social factors, and disparities in healthcare access and quality. About 695,000 people in the U.S.

Risk Factors 98

Risk Factors Health Disparities 98

Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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. Know Your Levels “There are many different types of cholesterol in our bodies.

Ethnicity and Health 97

Ethnicity and Health Risk Factors Health Disparities 97

Fund for Public Health NYC

AUGUST 13, 2024

Community health workers (CHWs) from CSN partner organizations NHS Brooklyn, VIP Community Services, and BronxWorks have been a regular presence in neighborhoods greatly impacted by COVID-19 and various health disparities.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Food Security and Safety Health Disparities 52

Black Health Matters

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Addressing concerns and challenges upfront can reduce health disparities while supporting overall health and well-being. References: NIH Office of AIDS Research. Because healthcare providers may neglect the specific needs of older people living with HIV, self-advocacy is important. Not necessarily.

Ageing and Health 52

Ageing and Health Health Disparities 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Public Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Food Security and Safety 52

Exploring Health

JANUARY 14, 2025

Marion Sims, who is widely referred to as the “father of modern gynecology,” operated on enslaved women without administering anesthesia because he believed that Black women were incapable of feeling pain. For example, J.

Maternal and Child Health 98

Maternal and Child Health Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Disparities 98

Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To promote effective leadership, BCHC recommends appointing experts with local or state health experience to federal positions. A resilient, well-funded, and equitable public health infrastructure is essential to addressing health disparities and improving overall health outcomes for urban populations nationwide.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Law and Regulation Environmental Health and Safety 52

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By validating the experiences of Indigenous peoples and addressing the traumas associated with these institutions, the apology may encourage increased access to health care resources, culturally competent care, and a greater focus on mental health support. 2907 / H.R.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Tribal Health Health Equity 52

NC Health News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Black Beauty & Barbershop Health Initiative has held health fairs at sites in Birmingham, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; Greenville, South Carolina; and Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana. Students already learn a lot about health issues, so they know when not to touch somebody or when to refer them for care, she said.

Health Inequalities 107

Health Inequalities Health Education Health Policy Health Disparities 107

HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While this disparity can change slightly depending on when its measured and with what reference point , nationally, the disparity is lower, at about three times more likely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. City-run services fill up and face financing and staffing complications.

Maternal and Child Health 73

Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Public Health Socioeconomic Status and Health Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 73

KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Click here to hear Mai-Duc on KCBS Read Mai-Duc’s “ ‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic ” KFF Health News South Dakota correspondent Arielle Zionts discussed the Purchased/Referred Care program for Native American patients on “Native America Calling” on Oct.

Health Policy 74

Health Policy Health Disparities 74

KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Referring to himself as “a pro-life person,” Damoose said, “I sure as heck better be concerned about making it easier for mothers to make the decision to have their children.” The list of the recently converted includes Republican state Sen. John Damoose , who has become an outspoken advocate for expanding Rx Kids.

Maternal and Child Health 125

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy Health Disparities 125