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These Patients Had To Lobby For Correct Diabetes Diagnoses. Was …

WebBlack patients have long struggled with bias across the U.S. health care system. In a recent KFF survey, for example, 55% of Black adults said they believed they …

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What People Should Know About Stress, According To A Doctor

WebStress can lead to all sorts of health problems. (Grace Cary/Moment RF/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — There is no doubt that …

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For People With Sickle Cell Disease, ERs Can Mean Life …

WebBut patients and sickle cell experts said those best practices haven’t been widely adopted. A 2020 survey of nearly 250 emergency medicine providers found that …

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Many Autoimmune Disease Patients Struggle With Diagnosis, …

WebThere are more than 80 such autoimmune diseases, affecting up to an estimated 50 million Americans, disproportionately women. Overall, the cost of treating …

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With A New Covid-19 Variant On The Rise, Here’s How To Stay …

Web“The number of Covid hospitalizations is now going up pretty abruptly,” Hotez said, adding that the new JN.1 subvariant is on the rise. JN.1 is now causing about 20% …

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The Burden Of Getting Medical Care Can Exhaust Older Patients

WebFueled by one of this season’s most prolific playoff performers, the No. 2 seed New York Knicks stormed back from a double-digit halftime deficit to beat the …

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HHS Awards Nearly $13 Million In Washington For Innovative, …

WebLast week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $12,627,201 for …

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Here’s How We Empower Pregnant Black Women

WebCredit: SHVETS production / Pexels by Alexa Spencer Black pregnant women are showing up to doctors’ offices filled with anxiety — and for good reason. …

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Howard University Receives Close To $1 Million For HIV Education

WebGilead Sciences has awarded Howard University’s College of Medicine nearly $1 million to improve HIV prevention and care for Black girls and women.

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Lack Of Education And Awareness Contributing To Steady Increase …

WebAccording to Multnomah County health officials, the County has seen a steady rise in syphilis cases since 2001. In 2010, Multnomah County reported 30 syphilis …

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Multnomah County Board Confirms Rachael Banks As Director Of …

WebBy Aneesa Grant, The Portland Medium. Last week, the Multnomah Board of County Commissioners has confirmed Rachael Banks as the Director of the Health …

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Why Experienced Doctors Might Not Want You As A Patient

WebAn experienced doctor represents more than just years in the field. They are the product of lessons learned and crises navigated, and they offer not just treatment, …

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Biden Wants States To Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough …

WebBiden quickly seized on Trump’s comments, saying on Nov. 27 that “my predecessor has once again — God love him — called for cuts that could rip away …

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U.S. To Cover HIV Prevention Drugs For Older Americans To Stem …

WebThe government has proposed that Medicare fully cover preexposure prophylaxis drugs that prevent HIV, a change that could help America catch up with …

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Watch: Many Americans Are Unaware Of Hiv Prevention Medication

WebCéline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, explained on “CBS Mornings” why many at-risk Americans do not know about medication …

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Senior Care Facility Forcing Residents Out The Same Day Due To …

WebJanuary 30, 2024. In a shocking turn of events, the State has ordered the immediate closure of Mt. Hood Senior Living, a residential and memory care facility in Sandy, Oregon. …

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The Latest Round of Health Policy Proposals Reprises Existing Ideas

WebHouse Republicans have advanced a package of bills that could reduce health insurance costs for certain businesses and consumers, partly by rolling back …

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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson Names Rachael …

WebMultnomah County. On Monday, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced she will bring a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners …

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