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A new initiative in Polk County seeks to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on the Latino community through early detection and education.   The pilot program, …

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a new initiative Wednesday aimed at reducing racial disparities in life expectancy across the city. Dubbed the “Live Long and Well” agenda, the effort is …

The Minnesota Department of Health launched a statewide Office of African American Health to identify and address the health disparities affecting African American communities in Minnesota. See “MDH Office of African …