More than 2 million women live in counties with no birth center or other obstetric care. A ban on abortion could mean greater health risks for them.
Author: Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY
People of color, the poor and other marginalized people to bear the brunt if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Experts say those who disproportionately have trouble accessing health care, who are often of color, will be most impacted.
Climate action is critical for health equity. Community health clinics are key – and need more support.
Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 million grant to support climate health equity at community clinics. Experts say more support like this is critical.
Black Maternal Health Week: ‘We have to do better,’ support, listen to Black moms, experts and loved ones say
During Black Maternal Health Week, experts want the stories of moms at the forefront, saying the impetus for policy changes has been long overdue.
COVID-19 has taken many children’s parents. Their relative caregivers face host of hurdles
Caregivers face a host of hurdles taking in their relative children. The pandemic has made the problem more urgent.
What’s the ‘lived experience’ of diverse Americans? A large-scale NIH survey is seeking the answer.
The latest survey from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program is taking a pulse on social and environmental factors that impact health.
Will children of color get vaccinated at the rates of other kids? Experts say equity is key to new normal.
From pharmacy deserts to neighborhoods without pediatric care, underserved children, often Black and brown, face barriers to get COVID-19 shots.
Long drives and limited options: Indigenous women with breast cancer face harsh reality
A recent study found Indigenous women have significantly higher rates of mastectomies and lower rates of breast-conserving therapy than white women.
At least 140K US children have lost caregivers to COVID-19. Children of color have taken the brunt of it.
Researchers in a study published Thursday found children of color account for 65% of the 140,000 children orphaned from COVID-19 through June.
Children of color lack access to COVID-19 vaccine and that’s sadly ‘not a surprise,’ experts say
Clinicians fear hesitancy and a lack of access to the COVID-19 vaccine among poorer children and children of color because of their higher risk.