Black Patients Dress Up And Modify Speech To Reduce Bias
There is ample evidence of racial inequality in health care. An analysis by the nonprofit Urban Institute published in 2021 found that Black patients are much more likely to suffer problems related to surgical procedures than white patients in the same hospital.
More Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Could Be Coming
The Department of Health and Human Services just awarded $1 million grants to help states establish clinics for mental health and substance use treatment.
To Combat Gun Violence, This Artist Turns Ammunition Into Art
As a child, Mykael Ash enjoyed picking up seashells near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. At age 32, he still collects shells. But the terrain is different in this city of 18,000 people.
Amazon To Lay Off 9,000 More Workers
Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs, CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday in a memo to staff. The latest cuts come after the company announced earlier this year that it was eliminating some 18,000 positions as part of a major cost-cutting bid at the e-commerce giant.
Disparities In Diagnosis, Treatment For African Americans With Alzheimer’s
With African Americans disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease, education and planning are essential.
Millions Could Soon Lose Medicaid Coverage
Federal policy requiring states to automatically reenroll Medicaid recipients into the public health program ends on March 31. Here’s who’s most at risk.
Capitol Police See No Current Threat To US Capitol After Trump Calls For Supporters...
The US Capitol Police force "is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Capitol" ahead of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a department intelligence assessment.
3 Virginia Hospital Workers Charged With Murder In Death Of Irvo Otieno
Three hospital employees in Virginia were arrested Thursday and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno, the 28-year-old Black man who died at a state mental health facility last week.
This Group Celebrates And Supports Black Women Authors
Only 5% of books published in 2019 were by Black authors. That’s why Ari Gibbs, the founder of Well Read Sistas is on a mission to close the opportunity gap for Black women writers.
Maryland Parents Shoot Rap Music Video For Son After He Made Honor Roll
"Hard work pays off" is the life lesson two Rosedale parents strive to teach their 11-year-old son. They promised him if he made the honor roll, they'd give him a unique gift.
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A Teen Swim Team Member Drowned At A Texas Lake. 2...
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with evidence tampering following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving in a Texas lake last April.
