By Helen BezunehSpecial to the AFRO As the U.S. confronts a fresh surge of COVID-19 infections this winter, the ongoing issue of racial health disparities in D.C. continues to show nagging gaps. While D.C. is home for some of the nation’s highest ranked medical centers, data from the District’s eight wards show uneven health outcomes. […]
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Doctors on a mission: A look at the health care professionals advocating for change
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer mscatliffe@afro.com “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane because it often results in physical death.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In the 55 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., we are still grappling with the institutional and systemic […]
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Combatting Diabetes: A Multifaceted Approach to Community Well-Being
By Kimberly Harris Diabetes is a pervasive health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 1 in 10 Americans, with an additional 88 million adults at risk of developing the disease. The economic ramifications are staggering, contributing significantly to healthcare costs to the tune of $327 billion annually through both direct medical costs and the toll […]