What Happens When Strangers Talk Openly About Race?
The University of Maryland-Baltimore County's Healing Circles program, sponsored by a philanthropic foundation and supported by a higher-education nonprofit, aims to foster open and honest dialogue among students, faculty, and community members about their lived experiences, advancing progress toward racial healing and understanding.
In EPA’s War On Environmental Justice, The Dems Go On Offense
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has come under scrutiny from Senate Democrats for his decision to rescind billions of dollars in federal grants aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental justice in marginalized communities.
As Medicaid Funding Receives Scrutiny, Here’s How It Provides Care For 72 Million
Medicaid delivers health and long-term care to 72 million Americans, including 37.6 million children. The program is noted for enhancing maternal health, reducing pregnancy-related deaths, and offering 12 months of postpartum care.
Quiet Couples: Silent Moments Can Be Powerful Ways To Connect
A recent study has revealed that shared silences between romantic partners can serve as a powerful form of communication. Intrinsic silences, in particular, are linked to numerous positive emotions and high evaluations of relationship satisfaction.
Why Medical Deserts Are On The Rise—And How Patients There Are Accessing In-Person Care
In 2022, twenty-one percent of adults lacking access to a vehicle or public transit missed essential medical care. A recent Lyft survey revealed that 26% of riders utilize rideshares for health care services. To address transportation barriers, thousands of hospitals have established partnerships with rideshare companies to facilitate access to medical appointments and pharmacies.
AI Chatbots Can Cushion The High School Counselor Shortage—But Are They Bad For Students?
Generative AI has emerged as a promising tool for scaling college and career advising, yet it raises significant concerns regarding the implications of students forming relationships with AI-powered counselors rather than human advisors.
LaVar Ball’s Amputation Sheds Light On A Health Crisis
LaVar Ball, widely known as the father of two NBA players and a successful rapper, disclosed his hospitalization and partial amputation of his right leg due to complications from diabetes. His experience underscores a growing epidemic of limb loss among Black Americans, exacerbated by the disease.
15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has markedly enhanced access to health insurance, reduced premiums, and covered various out-of-pocket expenses, including reproductive health care for Black women. However, its effectiveness has been constrained by systemic racism and the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Funding Crises Threaten Diabetes Program’s Success
The ECHO-Chicago Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes program, which has significantly reduced wait times for diabetic care and enhanced patient management, faces the risk of losing its funding.
‘Measles Is Only A Plane Flight Away’: As Outbreak Surges, Experts Warn Against Global...
Measles cases are surging globally due to undervaccination, leading to an increase in imported cases in the US. The current outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma is the largest in the country this year.
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How Scott Colom Defied More Than A Century Of History To...
Just six years after Mississippi removed the Confederate stars and bars from its state flag, CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Scott Colom will become the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction and the first Democrat to win the seat since 1982.
