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OU College of Medicine Renames Study Area After First African American Woman to Earn Medical Degree

The OU College of Medicine renamed a student study area at a ceremony in honor of the first African American woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. According to a press release, OU medical students who are members of the college’s chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association thought of the idea to […]

New Program Aims to Increase Diversity in Doctoral Programs at Harvard Chan School

A pilot pipeline program initiated by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle Williams aims to enroll more underrepresented students in the School and provide them with a strong foundation toward studying for a doctoral degree. The Donald Hopkins Predoctoral Scholars Program, launched in September 2019, offers students the opportunity to pursue a two-year master […]

Race, Income and Education Affect Your Health More Than You Think. UWF and Partners Want to Change That

In theory, staying healthy sounds simple enough: just eat right and exercise. But in reality, a lot of factors that people can’t always control — like race, genetics, income, educational level and intra-personal relationships — have an out-sized impact on their physical and mental health. The result is families who struggle with one issue, poverty for instance, often struggle with other issues […]

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Scientists From Harvard, China to Unite Against Coronavirus

Since it was identified in December, the new coronavirus has quickly become a global threat, infecting nearly 78,000 people and killing more than 2,300, overwhelming vulnerable health care systems, and destabilizing economies worldwide. To address these challenges, Harvard University scientists will join forces with colleagues from China to develop therapies to prevent new infections and […]

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Black LGBTQ Youth, Despite High Levels of Mental Health Issues, Receive Less Professional Care, Study Says

Black LGBTQ youth are less likely to receive mental health care than the general LGBTQ youth population despite reporting similar rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a recent study. The intersection of two identities — LGBTQ and black — makes these young people both more at risk of developing mental health problems and […]

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If Law Allows, Nurse Practitioners May Be Answer to U.S. Physician Shortage

As the U.S. faces a severe shortage of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) are ready, willing and able to meet healthcare needs — if only they’re allowed to do so.

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Negative Encounters With Police Have Mental Health Consequences for Black Men

Adversarial encounters with police have a powerful negative effect on black men’s mental health, as do efforts to avoid such encounters, according to a study from a team at the George Washington University. “These types of negative encounters exist on a spectrum, from police violence to racial profiling and casual disrespect,” said lead author Lisa […]

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Opinion: Diverse Mental Health Services Give Voice to Specific Needs

There’s a growing need for mental health services on college campuses. A new environment combined with the daily demands of jobs and a rigorous class load can cause debilitating anxiety and stress. A 2019 survey by the American College Health Association found that 65.7% of students reported they “felt overwhelming anxiety” and 45.1% said they […]

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Minority Patients Benefit From Having Minority Doctors

In today’s America, minority patients still have markedly worse health outcomes than white patients. The differences are greatest for black Americans: Compared to white patients, they are two to three times as likely to die of preventable heart disease and stroke. They also have higher rates of cancer, asthma, influenza, pneumonia, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and homicide. […]

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Institute of Politics Students Explore Mental Health Stigma

At a roundtable discussion entitled “The Politics of Mental Health,” held by Leaders of Color at the Institute of Politics (IOP) on Tuesday, February 11, students explored how mental health stigma and common misunderstandings perpetuate mental illness, globally and on campus. The discussion explored the rhetoric and development of self-care in the modern, capitalist age, as well as […]

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Oakland U Med School Starts New Diversity Initiative

Anyone in a class or breakout room at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine can now see firsthand that the school is intent on leading the way in implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that benefit students and educators alike. Officials recently installed posters detailing “Learning Environment Guidelines” that are aimed at “promoting […]

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Howard University Receives Grant to Focus on Sickle Cell Disease Education

Howard University is furthering its efforts to conduct research and combat health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. The Washington, D.C.-based HBCU recently received a grant to focus on sickle cell disease education and outreach. The $42,000 endowment—gifted by the Walter Brownley Trust Bank of America, N.A.—will go towards Howard University’s Department of Pediatrics […]

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