New cancer report shows Black people face higher mortality rates than white people
Nationally, about 208 Black men per 100,000 died from cancer, as opposed to 179 per 100,000 white men, the study said. About ...
Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program reversed after bipartisan push
More than 140,000 survivors diagnosed with illnesses after the 2001 terrorist attacks have been enrolled in the program.
What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month
Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the ...
Planet Detroit3d
Guide: How Medicaid cuts could threaten family and child health
How Medicaid provides crucial health and long-term care for millions of Americans, especially vulnerable populations.
McKnight's Long-Term Care News3d
1 in 5 older adults develop infections after heart surgery; women face increased risk, studies find
One in 5 older adults develop infections up to six months after heart surgery, and women are more likely to experience infections. Black people experience higher rates of infections compared to white ...
The Sacramento Observer4d
Treated as Suspects, Not Patients: How Systemic Racism Harms Black Male Gun Violence Survivors
(WIB) – A disturbing new report reveals that Black men who survive gun violence are often treated as suspects rather than patients, exposing systemic racial biases in healthcare and law enforcement ...