Many California hospitals have not implemented bias training for their staff, despite the state’s high maternal mortality rate among Black women, a recent investigation has found. The California Department of …
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October 2023
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Popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are spreading racist and debunked medical ideas, which could exacerbate health disparities for Black patients, according to a new study led by …
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Christopher Lathan helps give under-served Boston communities easier access to high-quality cancer care
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceDr. Christopher Lathan, an oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has developed an innovative program aimed at reducing disparities in cancer care for underserved communities in Boston. The Cancer Care Equity Program, …
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A recent report reveals significant racial disparities in breastfeeding rates in St. Louis County. From 2017-2021, only 66% of Black infants were breastfeeding upon hospital discharge, compared to 91% of …
