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Same System, Different Outcomes: Why Health Care Inequity Persists In The U.S.
Poverty, lack of access to affordable health care, and poor treatment are among the reasons Black people have worsening health outcomes.
Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
Medical providers say they're still coping with the Change Healthcare cyberattack disclosed in February even though parent company UnitedHealth Group reported that much is back to normal and its revenue is up over last year.
Trained In Rites Of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
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Newsom Offers A Compromise To Protect Indoor Workers From Heat
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Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism.
Health Organizations File Lawsuit Against FDA For Refusing To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Several health organizations have assembled to take legal action against the Food and Drug Administration for their lack of movement on a public health matter.
Racial Disparities In Environmental Concerns Highlighted In New Gallup Survey
Black Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express concerns about environmental threats and experience acute ecological crises, with many facing challenges in relocating to avoid environmental threats.
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