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Section: Health
Disparities
AMA President Dr. Harris Among Top 25 Minority Leaders in Medicine
Hospital and health system presidents, vice presidents and CEOs, and other experts in the medical field were named to the biennial list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care set out by the editors of the trade publication Modern Healthcare. Many of those who made the list were physicians who use their positions […]
March 2, 2020
Disparities
Why We Need More African-Americans in Medicine
As I reflect on the significance of Black History Month in my life, I can’t help but think of the African-American mentors who blazed the trails before me. These are individuals who didn’t allow their racial makeup to stand in the way of achieving their dreams. More importantly, as a result of their dedication and despite […]
March 2, 2020
Disparities
Women Have Closed Med School Enrollment Gap; Others Remain
In 2017, for the first time, the class of students entering U.S. medical schools was more than 50% female. It wasn’t a fluke. In 2018 and 2019, women matriculants outnumbered men. Now, for the first time, women make up the majority of students in U.S. medical schools. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ […]
March 2, 2020
Other News
Colleges Prepare for Coronavirus Outbreaks on Campus
A team from the University of Rochester Medical Center gathered in late February for a drill: What would the hospital do if someone showed up presenting with symptoms of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus? The group went through the steps: Masks on. Get the patient into an isolation room. Rule out other possible […]
March 2, 2020
Other News
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partners With Barbershops to Save Lives
How often do men go to the barbershop? Once a month? Maybe more? Doctors at Vanderbilt say those routine visits could soon save lives. “I’ve been cutting hair since the age of 13,” said Masters Barber Shop owner Jamal Stewart. For Stewart, it’s about far more than just trims and fades. “I’ve got a deep […]
February 24, 2020
Other News
Penn Nursing Receives Most NIH Funding for Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, Penn Nursing leads the nation in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, Philadelphia Business Journal reported. In fiscal year 2019, Penn received $11.3 million, followed by the University of Washington School of Nursing with $11 million. Other schools with top NIH funding included the University of California […]
February 24, 2020
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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 […]
February 24, 2020
Other News
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 […]
February 24, 2020
Other News
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 […]
February 24, 2020
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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 […]
February 24, 2020
Other News
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 […]
February 24, 2020
Health
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.
February 18, 2020
Mental Health
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 […]
February 17, 2020
Mental Health
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 […]
February 17, 2020
Disparities
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. […]
February 17, 2020
Mental Health
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 […]
February 17, 2020
Disparities
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 […]
February 17, 2020
Other News
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 […]
February 17, 2020
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