Bank of America Committing Another $40 Million To Expand Primary Health Care In Communities of Color
Do you have a primary health care facility near you? See how Bank of America's $40 million investment will boost health care in communities of...
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Steps Black Patients Can Take to Survive the U.S. Healthcare System
Take these simple steps to help navigate health disparities....
Oprah Winfrey’s Documentary, ‘The Color of Care,’ Explores The Racial Inequalities In The Healthcare System
The death of Gary Fowler led Oprah Winfrey to executive-produce her documentary The Color of Care to uncover the structural racism embedded within the U.S. healthcare system....
How This Registered Nurse Created An App To Empower Black Women During Perinatal Stages
Layo George's Wolomi app provides an empowering community of resources and support for aspiring and moms-to-be to navigate the healthcare system with ease....
The White House Renews Its Commitment To Addressing the Black Maternal Crisis
The Biden administration renews its commitment to address the crisis of Black maternal mortality and morbidity across the country....
Miami Heat Donates $1 Million to Address Healthcare in South Florida Minority Communities
The NBA's Miami Heat has donated $1 million to Direct Relief's Health Equity Fund to address healthcare concerns among South Florida’s minority communities....
Lawmaker Introduces ‘Cultural Awareness’ Bill after Black Doctor Who Accused Hospital of Mistreatment Dies from COVID-19
A Black lawmaker in Indiana says healthcare providers need cultural awareness training after the controversial COVID-19 death of a Black doctor....
Black Newborns Are Safest In The Hands Of Black Doctors, New Study Finds
A new study shows that Black newborns are safest when they are in the hands of Black doctors over their white counterparts. ...
This Woman Launched A Virtual Postpartum Doula Service For Mothers
After dealing with her own bad experiences during her pregnancy, one Black woman decided to create an innovative service to help Black mothers navigate postpartum. ...
Who Should Get Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine?
Some COVID-19 vaccines are showing signs of fighting the virus and its effects, leading many to wonder who should get first access....