Will There Finally Be More Black Psychiatrists?
Dr. Russell Ledet, a triple-board psychiatrist, founded The 15 White Coats to diversify healthcare and provide scholarships and book boxes to students from marginalized communities, with the goal of increasing the number of Black psychiatrists and improving mental health outcomes for Black youth.
Misleading Ads May Be Part Of Investigation Into ACA Enrollment Fraud
The government is investigating misleading advertisements on social media platforms that claim to offer monthly checks to help with everyday expenses, as they may be part of a scheme to sign up consumers for ACA coverage without their express permission.
CMS Implements Measures To Stop Unauthorized Enrollments In ACA Health Plans
The Biden administration has implemented stringent curbs to prevent rogue insurance brokers from switching consumers' Affordable Care Act plans without their consent, in response to mounting complaints from consumers.
Harris Poised To Champion Abortion Rights If She Secures Democratic Nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access if she becomes the Democratic Party's new presumptive nominee, hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue that could undermine his chances of victory.
The Hottest Year Ever, Again?
June 2024 was the hottest June on record, and if we don't do more to halt emissions from burning fossil fuels, the future of the world could be much worse.
Why the Election May Slow Plans To Replace Lead Pipes
The EPA's latest plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated water has sparked a debate over whether the rules go too far or not nearly far enough, with some utilities and officials saying the 10-year time frame is unfeasible and too expensive.
V.P. Harris: Here’s What We’re Doing To Protect Black Mothers
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new national health and safety standards for hospitals, including clear procedures for emergencies and mandatory annual training for staff, in an effort to stem the maternal mortality crisis and protect new mothers.
Diversity In Medicine Is A Matter Of Life And Death For Patients Of Color
The shortage of Black doctors in the U.S. is leading to shorter life expectancies and increased healthcare costs, and the recent anti-diversity laws and Supreme Court decision dismantling affirmative action are making it harder to increase the number of Black physicians.
These Vibrant, Bigger-Than-Life Portraits Turn Gun Death Statistics Into Indelible Stories
Zarinah Lomax has designed dresses from yellow crime-scene tape and styled jackets with hand-painted demands to raise awareness about gun violence in Philadelphia, creating portraits of young people who have died from gunfire and their families and friends left to ask why.
Are Black Teens Safe With 5 Hours of Daily Social Media?
Social media use among Black teens is linked to poor mental health, including higher rates of suicidal ideation and poor body image, and researchers are exploring the link between online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation.
Must Read
The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
