Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’
Black Americans hit hardest by gun violence: survey
Black Americans are hit hardest by gun violence in the U.S., according to a new survey that highlights stark racial differences in who is personally impacted by the issue.
Read MoreBlack Nurses Are Traumatized by Racism in Healthcare
Black nurses care for and protect their patients against racism, which they also face in the workplace.
Read MoreBlack Patients Dress Up and Modify Speech to Reduce Bias, California Survey Shows
A recent study of Black Californians revealed the measures they took to avoid racist treatment when seeking healthcare.
Read MoreTo make history, a major study on Black heart health looked beyond the lab
One of the most significant research efforts and the largest single-site study of Black people’s heart health ever undertaken has spawned more than 800 scientific papers and provided critical insights on genetics, prevention and more.
Read MoreDeadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise
Some Black people may be unaware that they have a predisposition to cardiac health concerns, such as those involving high cholesterol.
Read MoreAdvice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart
One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.
Read MoreThere’s a good reason why some Black people don’t go to the doctor
After a long history of medical racism, many Black Americans are hesitant to seek medical care and and suffer the consequences of no treatment.
Read MoreToday in History: A Black Surgeon Performs The First Successful Open-Heart Surgery In America
129 years ago, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the successful open heart surgery, a feat that many had formerly thought impossible.
Read MoreBlack women are underserved when it comes to birth control access. The Roe decision could make that worse.
Overturning Roe vs Wade will impact many Americans, but it could have disastrous consequences for Black women, especially if other laws change.
Read MoreLocal Stroke Center May Be Off Limits to Patients in Black Neighborhoods
Living close to stroke centers may not be enough for positive health incomes for Black patients who cannot afford their care, a study finds.
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