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Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

A screenshot of speakers in a SYNC 2021 session about ending the epidemics through service providers.

Top Takeaways on HIV, Hepatitis C and LGBTQ Health From SYNC 2021

News and tweets from the SYNChronicity 2021 Conference on HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and LGBTQ health

CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Many

Recommendation includes people over 65, those with underlying medical conditions and those with occupational risk.

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment to 80 Million People

In the wake economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Medicaid now covers nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

Telemedicine Is a Tool—Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch

COVID-19 has led to increased use of telemedicine, but it’s not suited for all patients or all situations.

Sample of World Health Day 2021 campaign materials

World Health Day 2021 [VIDEO]

Five ways nations can create a fairer and healthier world post–COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization

In Hard-Hit Indian Country, Tribes Rapidly Roll Out Vaccines

Among Native Americans, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout so far has been a success story.

Meth Overdose Deaths Rise Rapidly Across All Racial, Ethnic Groups

But American Indians and Alaska Natives saw the sharpest increase in deaths involving methamphetamines. Here’s a possible solution.

Black People With Liver Cancer Have Lower Survival

Compared to other racial and ethnic groups, Blacks are also less likely to be diagnosed early.

Cancer Mortality Drops for the Second Year in a Row

The decrease is largely due to improved lung cancer treatment, but the impact of COVID-19 is not yet known.

Why Are More Black Americans Left Off Liver Transplant Waiting Lists?

For Black people, insurance access, travel distance and a lack of knowledge about options contribute to transplant waiting list disparities.

The Rise of Telemedicine

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned virtual health from a niche service into a mainstay of modern medicine. But it’s not working for everyone.

CDC Finds Adult Obesity Is Rising in the U.S.

Twelve states have an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more.

Source: AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2020

AACR Releases First Cancer Disparities Progress Report

New report highlights cancer’s toll on racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations.

National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2020

NAIRHHA Day also brings focus to other epidemics fueling HIV disparities.

A New HIV and STI Medical Clinic in Nashville Operates on PRIDE

At My House Clinic, which also offers hep C and COVID-19 services, PRIDE stands for “Promotes Respect Inclusion & Dignity for Everyone.”

Minorities Are Underrepresented in COVID-19 Clinical Trials

More diversity would help doctors determine whether coronavirus treatments and vaccines will work for all population groups.

#health equity

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

Top Takeaways on HIV, Hepatitis C and LGBTQ Health From SYNC 2021

CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Many

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment to 80 Million People

Telemedicine Is a Tool—Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch

World Health Day 2021 [VIDEO]

In Hard-Hit Indian Country, Tribes Rapidly Roll Out Vaccines

Meth Overdose Deaths Rise Rapidly Across All Racial, Ethnic Groups

Black People With Liver Cancer Have Lower Survival

Cancer Mortality Drops for the Second Year in a Row

Why Are More Black Americans Left Off Liver Transplant Waiting Lists?

The Rise of Telemedicine

CDC Finds Adult Obesity Is Rising in the U.S.

AACR Releases First Cancer Disparities Progress Report

National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2020

A New HIV and STI Medical Clinic in Nashville Operates on PRIDE

Minorities Are Underrepresented in COVID-19 Clinical Trials

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