September 25, 2023 - For Your Health News

“I had become fed up”: A qualitative study of Black nurse practitioners’ experiences fighting against health inequity, racism, and burnout

Background: Increasing diversity in the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce is key to improving outcomes among patients who experience health inequities. However, few studies to date have examined the specific mechanisms […]

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“Can We Exclude Pregnancy From Racism?!” – Wrongful Interrogation by White Nurse Prompts Legal Action by Black Pregnant Woman

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Theresa Smigo, a nurse at Philly Pregnancy Center’s Norristown clinic, was caught on video expressing doubt about the severity of Jillian Rightmyer’s pregnancy-related pain and suggesting it would be… Source

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National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day brings calls for regular testing, reduced stigma

LGBTQ Health / FYH News Team

Health care workers in the District said National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a chance to promote testing for gay men and continue efforts to eliminate stigma. The U.S.

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CDC Backs Seasonal RSV Vaccine For Pregnant Women To Protect Newborns

Women’s Health / FYH News Team

CDC Director Mandy Cohen accepted the recommendation of the agency’s vaccine advisory panel that pregnant people get Pfizer’s RSV vaccine during the virus’ active season to provide another layer of

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