Accurate representation of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) is sorely needed in the health care system, especially as the long-term impacts of the COVID pandemic continue to arise, according to Native Hawaiian oncologist Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD. Paka Ola...
Even though communities of color face systemic barriers to health, federal and local governments are still missing race and ethnicity data for 37% of all cases. WASHINGTON, DC–Today, the Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights released a new report that reveals that key...
African American history needs to be told and retold, according to Sylvia England, founder and executive director of the African American Museum at England Manor in Waukegan. That’s why she is partnering with Waukegan school, park, library and township districts to...
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Children’s Trust Innovation Fund supports unique programs aimed to improve the lives of children across Miami-Dade County. One of those programs tackles the taboo topic of mental health in African American families. It is called Box...
Source/Disclosures Source: Oppelt TF, et al. 1004 – Differences in the Perception of COVID-19 Healthcare Delivery Among White, Black and Hispanic Patients: A Survey Exploring Health Inequity. Presented at: American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 13-18,...
