The History Behind America’s Devastating Shortage of Black Doctors
TIME Magazine,
A paucity of Black physicians is shortening the lives of African Americans—and politicians are starting to take note.
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News story from Baltimore Sun on Friday 10 November 2023
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Le taux de mortalité infantile aux États-Unis augmente pour la première fois depuis plus de 20 ans
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CNN — Pour la première fois depuis plus de deux décennies, les États-Unis ont connu une augmentation des taux de mortalité…
News story from EX BULLETIN on Wednesday 01 November 2023
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US infant mortality rate rises for first time in more than 20 years
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For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022.
US infant mortality rate rises for first time in more than 20 years
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For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022.
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CNN — For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022.
US infant mortality rate rises for first time in more than 20 years
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CNN — For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022.
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CNN — For the primary time in additional than 20 years, the USA noticed a rise in toddler mortality charges in 2022.
Penn, CHOP to study how environmental factors affect pregnancy, children's health
PhillyVoice,
The University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have received a $50 million grant to conduct a seven-y…
Mara Gay: America already knows how to make childbirth safer
The Salt Lake Tribune,
Years ago, researchers discovered that American women were dying in childbirth at an alarming rate, far higher than in many…
America Already Knows How to Make Childbirth Safer
DNYUZ,
Years ago, researchers discovered that American women were dying in childbirth at an alarming rate, far higher than in many…
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – The Mercury News - SwiftTelecast
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – Boston Herald
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Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – The Mercury News
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Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – The Mercury News
Inside Headline,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – Twin Cities
Inside Headline,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Daily Press,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
South Florida Sun-Sentinel,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Boston Herald,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
East Bay Times,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Reading Eagle,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Morning Call,
For Tonjanic Hill’s first pregnancy, she had no insurance and only one prenatal visit before she had a miscarriage at 19 weeks.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Morning Journal,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Daily Democrat,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Santa Cruz Sentinel,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The News-Herald,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Record,
Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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Sandy West | (TNS) KFF Health News HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
San Jose Mercury,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Orlando Sentinel,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Orange County Register,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
News story from The Gazette on Monday 04 September 2023
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Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a 'completely preventable' health crisis
MedicalXpress,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Modesto Bee,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Centre Daily Times,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Ledger-Enquirer,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Tri-City Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Charlotte Observer,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Idaho Statements,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Tribune,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Herald Sun,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Miami Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Wichita Eagle,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Sun Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Bellingham Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Telegraph (Georgia),
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Island Packet,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
The Olympian,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Raleigh News and Observer ,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Star-Telegram,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Bradenton Herald,
HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
Lexington Herald Leader,
SANDY WEST KFF Health News Updated September 03, 2023 4:07 AM HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned…
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Dangers and deaths around black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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HOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Black pregnancy dangers: a preventable health crisis
MN Spokesman-Recorder,
Regardless of income or insurance status, studies show, medical providers often dismiss Black women’s questions and concerns.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies in Texas seen as a “completely preventable” health crisis
Gilmer Mirror,
By Sandy West, KFF Health News Aug. 29, 2023 “ ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Texas’ Black maternal mortality crisis “completely preventable”
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Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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Tonjanic Hill lost a 2017 pregnancy at 19 weeks. Two years later, she was pregnant again with twins.
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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In several of the most populated U.S. counties, Black women remain less likely to carry a pregnancy to term than other racial…
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis
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Black fetal and infant deaths are part of a continuum of systemic failures that contribute to disproportionately high Black…
A ‘completely preventable’ health crisis: Black pregnant people continue to face much higher risks
NJ.com,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
A ‘completely preventable’ health crisis: Black pregnant people continue to face much higher risks
Oregonlive,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
A ‘completely preventable’ health crisis: Black pregnant people continue to face much higher risks
AL.com,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
A ‘completely preventable’ health crisis: Black pregnant people continue to face much higher risks
Cleveland.com,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
A ‘completely preventable’ health crisis: Black pregnant people continue to face much higher risks
PennLive.com,
Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant.
Black Pregnancy Dangers, Deaths Seen as a ‘Completely Preventable’ Health Crisis
USNews.com,
Black women are less likely than women from other racial groups to carry a pregnancy to term.
Philly-area schools showcase diversity challenges in medical school leadership
The Philadelphia Inquirer,
At Philadelphia-area medical schools responsible for training one in six of the nation’s doctors, the top leadership often…
California ill-equipped for hospital death racism probe - galaxyconcerns
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Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home.
Amid lack of accountability for bias in maternity care, a California family seeks justice
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April Valentine, a 31-year-old Black mother, died while giving birth in Inglewood, California, on January 10.
California ill-equipped for hospital death racism probe - Illuminati Press
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Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home.
Was racism a factor in Centinela Hospital death? California is ill-equipped to investigate
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Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home.
News story from Los Angeles Times on Tuesday 08 August 2023
Los Angeles Times,
How medical schools are considering race after the Supreme Court limited affirmative action in admissions
The Philadelphia Inquirer,
When a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer sharply restricted colleges from considering the race of their applicants…
Why is diversity in the medical workforce at risk? - Then24
Then24,
Physicians are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued on June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity…
¿Por qué peligra la diversidad en la fuerza laboral médica?
El Tiempo Latino,
A los médicos les preocupa que un fallo de la Corte Suprema emitido el 29 de junio tenga efectos de gran alcance no solo en la…
News story from Stat News on Wednesday 02 August 2023
Stat News,
La diversidad en la educación médica “literalmente salva vidas” y ahora está en peligro
El Nuevo Herald (US),
OPINIÓN Y COMENTARIO Los editoriales y otros contenidos de Opinión ofrecen perspectivas sobre temas importantes para nuestra…
How the Affirmative Action Ruling Will Impact Health Care
Real Health,
Considerable evidence shows that diversity in medicine improves care, and some argue that it “literally saves lives.
News story from Los Angeles Times on Wednesday 26 July 2023
Los Angeles Times,
An ill-advised Supreme Court decision could impact healthcare in underserved communities
Yahoo! News,
Editor’s Note: David J.Skorton, MD, is a former university president, cardiologist and president and CEO of the Association of…
Opinion: We can achieve more diversity in medicine – even without affirmative action
AOL,
July 24, 2023 at 2:13 PM Editor’s Note: David J. Skorton, MD, is a former university president, cardiologist and president and…
The United States needs more Spanish-speaking physicians
Association of American Medical Colleges,
There are more than 40 million Spanish speakers in the country. Advocates and researchers say training more bilingual…
Commentary: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s flashy statistic about Black infant mortality demands scrutiny
The Morning Call,
Last month, when the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case on affirmative action in college admissions, Justice Ketanji Brown…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
The Columbian,
Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of…
How health care may be affected by the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling
North Carolina Health News,
By Michelle Andrews KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling – The Mercury News
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Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
Unequal outcomes, by race, in health care: Justice Jackson's unjust accusation
Star Tribune,
As always with studies, a juicy interpretation requires scrutiny — because it may not bear repeating.
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling – Twin Cities
Inside Headline,
Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling – Boston Herald
Inside Headline,
Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
East Bay Times,
Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
San Jose Mercury,
Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
The Record,
Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
The Morning Journal,
Michelle Andrews | (TNS) KFF Health News Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching…
How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling
Daily Democrat,
Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of…
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