Racism in the U.S. Health Care System Is Costing Black Lives
Health inequity for Black people in the U.S. is not a new phenomenon. But COVID-19 shined a light on the problem—and it’s costing lives.
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The Chronic Stress of Being Black in the U.S. Makes People More Vulnerable to COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Racism is a chronic, uncontrollable, and unpredictable stress that can wreak havoc on the mind and body.
We Can Learn from Countries That Are Handling the Coronavirus Effectively
A coordinated, science-driven, national-level strategy is vital to an effective response.
Why Social Justice Is Central to Treating COVID-19
Racism and classism create conditions where people of color, those living in poverty, and other marginalized groups have limited access to resources that affect health
How to Make Black Lives Matter During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unveil the deficiencies in all of our systems, racial disparities—particularly the disproportionate number of Black people dying—top the list. The staggering statistics keep pouring
During the Coronavirus Outbreak, Telemedicine Offers a Solution
Remote health care can help stem the spread of the virus and protect hospital workers while still addressing health issues.
The Nordic Secret to Battling Coronavirus: Trust
It’s not just that Norway has universal single-payer health care. Norwegians know that they depend on each other, and they trust their government to get it right.
How a Cancer Treatment Center Bridges Cultural Divides
This North Carolina clinic is training “navigators” in the local Latinx community to help their relationships with patients.
Money to Pay for “Medicare for All” Is Right Here
We already spend that much on health care.
High School Health Workers? It Works
A medical school and Georgia students partner to reduce public health disparities.
The Sex Education Expert Speaking Up About Medical Racism
Ericka Hart is uplifting the experiences of historically marginalized people.
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Can We Rebuild the Country After Trump?
No system is perfect, but there are many others around the world that do better than ours. We should follow their examples.
Making Health Care Accessible for Somali Women
Somali health care practitioners are addressing the cultural and medical concerns of women in their communities.
A Health Breakthrough that Depends on People, Not Drugs
A surprisingly effective way to help improve Americans’ health can be found in a place you’d least expect—the Woodhill Homes public housing complex in Cleveland. That’s where I meet Marilyn
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