Rep. Crockett, Lee, and Pressley want answers on Texas’ decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion ban
Members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are pressing Texas’ maternal mortality committee...
Outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment for cancer in Black vs White patients in the U.S. VHA system
In a retrospective cohort study published in The Lancet Oncology, Dr. Sean Miller of the Veterans...
Late-stage breast cancer is rising, especially among Black women: Study
Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have increased across all racial and ethnic groups, with Black women facing...
Why community researchers and advocates want to reach Black women
Despite comprising less than 15% of the U.S. female population, Black women account for 54% of...
Black mothers in Waterbury advocate for equity in maternal health care
A 2024 March of Dimes report revealed that 9.3% of babies in Connecticut were born prematurely,...
The impacts of anti-Black racism in psychology
The field of psychology has long been a cornerstone for understanding human behavior, thoughts, intelligence, and...
US health insurance claims more often denied for Blacks, Hispanics
A 2024 study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans seeking preventative care are “significantly” more...
Advancing health equity and fostering collaboration through Black maternal and child health initiatives
Unmet social needs are a significant driver of health disparities. Recognizing this, the Health Foundation of...
Howard University Hosts Panel to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis
In collaboration with Walmart and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard University convened a Maternal...
Gilead supports creation of ‘sanctuary’ resource hub for Black triple-negative breast cancer patients
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and rare form of breast cancer that spreads more...
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