The New York State Department of Health today announced $432,000 for three Diversity in Medicine programs at Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Additionally, 15 medical school …
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Chicago Community Initiative with Trolley Car Enhances Access to Fresh Food for Local Residents
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceIn an effort to combat health disparities in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a new program called the Farm to Table trolley tour aims to increase access to fresh food sources. This …
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Northwestern Medicine Launches Program to Increase Transplant Access for Black Patients
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceA new program at Northwestern Medicine aims to address racial disparities in organ transplantation by making lifesaving procedures more accessible to disadvantaged Black Americans. The African American Transplant Access Program …
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NIH launches online portal providing evidence-based interventions tailored for minority populations
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceThe National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has launched the HDPulse Interventions Portal, an online platform designed to reduce health disparities and improve minority health. This innovative …
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Stanford University study focuses on improving diabetes care for underserved communities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceThe iPATH trial, spearheaded by Sara Singer of Stanford University, is focused on improving diabetes care for underserved populations, particularly in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across California, Massachusetts, Ohio, …
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Henry Ford Health System addressing high blood pressure disparities in Black men aged 35-64
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceHenry Ford Health System, through its Express Care Blood Pressure Clinics, is successfully addressing high blood pressure disparities in Black men aged 35-64, a group with higher rates of uncontrolled …
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Allegheny Health Network improving access to Medicare for heart disease in underserved communities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceAllegheny Health Network (AHN) in western Pennsylvania is taking significant steps to improve access to medical care for heart disease in underserved communities. The initiative, named “Every Heart Matters,” is …
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University of Colorado Targets Latino Childhood Obesity with Weight Management Program
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceA weight management program designed specifically for Latino immigrant families is showing promise in promoting healthy lifestyle changes for children. The Community Active and Healthy Families program, initiated in 2010 …
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American Heart Association targets social determinants of health to improve cardiovascular care
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceA new $20 million initiative by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) aims to address health disparities through community-driven solutions. The program will fund …
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UMass Chan Medical School shares data to address opioid epidemic in marginalized communities of color
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceUMass Chan Medical School, in collaboration with Worcester city officials and health organizations, is spearheading the Worcester Integrated Health Data Exchange, an initiative aimed at reducing health disparities. The program, …
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