Tag: HEALTH DISPARITIES

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health

Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed

Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed

1 in 4 children suffers from chronic pain − school nurses could be key to helping them manage it

1 in 4 children suffers from chronic pain − school nurses could be key to helping them manage it

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree

Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree

Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder

Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder

What is IVF? A nurse explains the evolving science and legality of in vitro fertilization

What is IVF? A nurse explains the evolving science and legality of in vitro fertilization

Racism in medicine | DW Documentary

Racism in medicine | DW Documentary