Doctors less likely to respond to Black patients' emails, study suggests
Attending physicians at a health care provider responded less to patient portal messages from Black patients compared to white patients.
There were differences in response rates based on race, with white patients receiving a higher percentage of responses from attending physicians. [ more ]
The FDA grants trans-inclusive at-home cervical screening device priority review
FDA granted priority review for a trans-inclusive cervical screening at-home test, reducing discomfort and barriers for women, trans, and non-binary individuals during cervical screenings. [ more ]
An essential medical device fails people of color. A clinic is suing to fix that
Roots Community Health Center faced high demand for COVID-19 testing in 2020.
Disparities in healthcare outcomes, particularly with pulse oximeter readings and oxygen levels, were identified among Black and brown patients. [ more ]
Black Maternal Health Week shines light on disparities
The Black Mamas Matter Alliance's annual event emphasizes disparities faced by Black women in childbirth and advocates for necessary changes in healthcare policies. [ more ]
Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Precision medicine has the potential to rectify healthcare inefficiencies and disparities, but current disparities in genomic data may perpetuate inequality.
Precision medicine has led to improved treatments for rare diseases, advancements in cancer care, and revolutionized prenatal genetic testing. [ more ]
Health Worker Training Program Launched for Formerly Incarcerated Brooklynites
The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative held the first training session for its inaugural Community Health Worker program for formerly incarcerated individuals.
The program aims to provide training, skills, and certification to empower individuals to improve health outcomes in their communities.
Trained community health workers play crucial roles in bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients in underserved communities. [ more ]
Uche Blackstock, founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, has written a book chronicling her journey in medicine and the pervasive inequities within the U.S. healthcare system.
The book, titled Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, explores Blackstock's growing awareness of health disparities faced by Black Americans and offers actionable steps for promoting health equity. [ more ]