Public Health

  • Public Health
surgery
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/17/2023

Black Patients 42% More Likely to Die After High-Risk Surgery Than White Patients

Black patients face 42% higher mortality post-surgery than white patients. Addressing social determinants and equity is crucial. Learn more.
  • Public Health
health equity
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/16/2023

Affirmative Action: Implications for Healthcare Workforce, Diversity and Health Equity

Affirmative action's end challenges healthcare diversity, impacting Black patient trust and mortality. Explore solutions for equitable workforce development.
  • Public Health
  • Paul Wynn
  • 09/21/2023

Dr. Brian H. Williams: Running to Be the First Black Doctor in Congress

Dr. Brian H. Williams, trauma surgeon, runs for Congress to address racial disparities, gun violence, and healthcare access. Explore more.
  • General
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/22/2023

Back to School Brings Concerns Over Social Media and Mental Health

Black teens' high social media use raises mental health concerns. Addressing access to mental health services is crucial. Explore strategies for improving support systems.
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/14/2023

Back to School Tips for Black Kids with Asthma and Allergies

Black children disproportionately affected by asthma/allergies. Management tips: identify triggers, share action plans, ensure safe meals, and support exercise.
  • Psychiatry
black women
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/11/2023

CDC: Suicide in the Black Community Rising at Alarming Rate

CDC reports alarming suicide rise in Black community. Urgent mental health interventions needed. Explore strategies to support vulnerable populations.
  • Public Health
diadetes
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/08/2023

Stay Hydrated with Water-Rich Foods this Summer

Hydration is crucial, especially for Black communities facing water access disparities. Water-rich foods like cucumbers help. Explore more strategies.
  • Public Health
medical students
  • Paul Wynn
  • 06/14/2023

Will New Medical Schools Make a Difference in Graduating More Black Doctors?

New HBCU medical schools aim to increase Black doctor representation, addressing healthcare disparities. Explore how these initiatives impact your practice.
  • General
fertility
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 04/06/2023

3% of Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

Black infants via fertility treatments face 3-4 times higher perinatal death risk than white infants. Address health inequities urgently.
  • Oncology
uterine cancer
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 04/02/2023

Black Patients Face More Screening Delays for Uterine Cancer Diagnosis

Black women face screening delays for uterine cancer, impacting survival. Explore solutions to improve diagnostic equity.
  • General
new drug
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 04/01/2023

Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals in 2015

Black patients remain underrepresented in drug trials despite FDA's 2015 diversity plan. Explore strategies to enhance trial inclusivity.
  • Oncology
cancer
  • Camille McClellan
  • 03/18/2023

Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer, from1989 to 2015

Early-onset cancer risk higher among Latino, Black, and Asian families. Consider genetic, environmental factors in minority patient care.
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