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fromMedCity News
2 days ago

More Than 100 Organizations Back Bill to Expand Patient Access to Clinical Trials - MedCity News

The Clinical Trial Modernization Act would reduce financial and logistical barriers to trial participation, expanding access for underrepresented patients and protecting support from taxation.
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SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Rachel Levine fought HIV & STIs at HHS. Now that Trump's undoing that progress, she's speaking out

Dr. Rachel Levine symbolizes progress in LGBTQ+ representation and health equity in public service.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Bangladesh needs the world's help to keep up its remarkable progress in health care

Bangladesh has made significant public health improvements, including increased life expectancy and reduced mortality rates despite low health expenditure.
fromNews Center
4 weeks ago

Three Feinberg Students Named Schweitzer Fellows - News Center

Three Feinberg students received Schweitzer Fellowships to develop projects addressing health needs in Chicago.
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Building the Future of Health Equity - News Center

"The asset of health is among the few, if not only, luxuries we enjoy in life. With access to better health and especially effective healthcare, we can manage life well and provide for ourselves, our families and our communities."
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Support group for mums from different ethnicities

A new support group for mothers from diverse ethnicities aims to address feelings of isolation and improve health outcomes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts

Termination of vital NIH grant halted Camilo's research in HIV prevention.
Federal funding cuts are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion research.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to save free access to PrEP and other preventive care

The Supreme Court upheld ACA provisions requiring insurance coverage for preventive services, including HIV prevention and cancer screenings.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Serena Williams partners with Reckitt to back founders

This includes mentorship, funding, and strong belief.
Women in technology
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

As Trump Guts Funding, HIV Activists Organize to Save Lives

The Trump administration's budget cuts pose significant risks to HIV prevention and treatment, severely impacting vulnerable communities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

The Black Man's Health Festival Returns to Brooklyn

The Black Man's Health Festival focuses on wellness and community for Black men, fostering joy and health equity through various engaging activities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Flower Shop Blooms at Maimonides Hospital Thanks to Small Business Accelerator

Maimonides Hospital's gift shop now features Mwah Flowers, highlighting local entrepreneurship and health equity.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
fromNature
3 months ago

Can NIH-funded research on racism and health survive Trump's cuts?

It begs the question, what does DEI mean to the issuers of this notice? Does it mean the term 'structural racism'? Does it mean 'Black Americans'? Does it mean that we can no longer do rigorous science to really understand why the devastating burden of health disparities exist in this country and around the globe?
Social justice
Women
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on women's health studies | CBC News

Despite existing mandates, women's health research funding remains stagnant, raising concerns about patient care and research priorities.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Covered California pushes for better healthcare as federal spending cuts loom

Covered California faces challenges from potential subsidy cuts, threatening health coverage and impacting childhood vaccination rates.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Lifesaving Alzheimer's Research Delayed by Trump Funding Cuts

Federal funding for dementia research was abruptly stopped due to changes in the agency's priorities, but later reinstated after an appeal.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Science Organizations Should Protest Loudly against Trump Cuts

Scientific organizations must advocate more actively for vulnerable populations amid reduced funding and political challenges.
Medicine
fromNorthwestern
4 months ago

NUDOCS Program Guides Aspiring Physicians on the Path to Medicine

NUDOCS program provides Northwestern undergraduates with hands-on healthcare experience through mentorship, workshops, and shadowing opportunities, focusing on health equity.
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