Disparities
State must address health care disparities in cities like Gary – Chicago Tribune
In response to a recent RoundTable discussion with legislators and local providers on the health crisis in Gary hosted by Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary), State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) comments on the community’s health desert and urges the state to address the harmful systemic disparities. Recently, I attended a RoundTable hosted by Senate Assistant …
Avalere Experts Discuss Effects of Inflation Reduction Act, EOM, Health Care Disparities
Nonstop activity this year in Washington, DC, will keep health care interests and especially pharmaceutical manufacturers busy as they work to understand and implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which features provisions to hold down out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs in Medicare and limit what the government pays as well. On September 7, …
CDC, HHS partner with ADA to present webinar on oral health care access disparities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health and the U.S. Public Health Service are partnering with the Medicaid Medicare CHIP Services Dental Association and the ADA to launch the Healthy People 2030 Oral Health Webinar Series. The first webinar, on Aug. 31 from 1 -2 p.m. Eastern time, will highlight …
MDHHS forms 11 Regional Health Equity Advisory Councils to combat health disparities among high-risk and underserved communities
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the formation of 11 Regional Health Advisory Councils designed to help combat health disparities in underserved and rural areas across the state. These councils will provide a network of trusted community partners that will help improve structural gaps in current and emerging health emergencies …
M Health Fairview to address health disparities through new hub
A new Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub will open on Thursday in the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, as the healthcare provider works to address inequities in accessing care. In a recent Fairview survey of Saint Paul residents, nearly a third reported using urgent care or emergency department for everyday needs. The 2021 Community Health …
What impact does race have on mental health? New U. hire to explore, address disparities
The Hunstman Mental Health Institute and the University of Utah education department have announced a new hire to explore racial disparities in mental health services as a part of a larger collaboration. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — The Hunstman Mental Health Institute and University of Utah education …
New research identifies complex contributors to obesity-related health disparities – News
UAB experts highlight the social determinants of obesity and add to the growing body of evidence identifying potential solutions to address obesity and related conditions. In a new supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have identified complex contributors to obesity and obesity-related health disparities and propose strategies …
Opinion | Virginia health commissioner wakes up to structural racism in disparities
Placeholder while article actions load Virginia’s top health official seems to have missed some of the voluminous research in recent decades demonstrating the link between racism and disparate health treatment and outcomes among African Americans. Actually, he seems to have missed virtually all of it. After spending his first five months on the job dismissing, …
In Recognition of Pride Month, State Department of Health Releases Health Disparities Report On LGBTQ+ New Yorkers
More Than 8 Percent of New York Adults Identify As LGBTQ+ Increased Health Challenges Including Access to Health Care Providers, Mental Distress, Depressive Disorders, and Alcohol Use Identified Among LGBQ, Transgender, and Gender Non-conforming Adults Distributed to NYSDOH Partners and Networks, Report Informs Solutions to Advance Health Equity for LGBTQ+ Population To …
Younger adults with kidney disease struggle with health disparities
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 37 million people in the United States. Often, it begins and progresses silently, causing no obvious symptoms until kidney function is severely impaired. During early stages, up to nine in 10 people aren’t aware that they have it. If kidney disease is caught early and treated properly, serious …
