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Health Disparities

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Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic

September 3, 2021Empathy, Health Disparities, Obesity, Social Inequities, Weight

On a beautiful Texas day, I settle in for a coaching appointment with my third patient of the day. As we discuss their success, obstacles

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Policywise 

Social Determinants Digest: Institutions and racial disparities over time

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021Health Disparities, health equity, Racism, Social Inequity

A closer look at how to explain racial disparities that persist over time and begin to better understand and combat structural racism.

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From The Labs 

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Darius Dawson

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Black History Month, educational outreach, Health Disparities, mentorship, Research, tobacco cessation

Dr. Darius Dawson shared his dedication to improving the health of minority populations, a hint to his artistic side and much more.

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Policywise 

Healthcare and incarceration: How can providers help make the justice system more just?

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Health Disparities, Healthcare, Healthcare providers, Incarceration, Jail, Prison

Exploring how every healthcare worker has a role to play in improving the health effects of justice system involvement.

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Health disparities and COVID-19: Preparing for the second wave

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020Community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Disparities, Natural Disasters, policy, Telemedicine

Examining the indirect effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities and the need for national and institutional policy changes.

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Policywise 

Influencing health: How where we live, learn, work and play matters

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Health Disparities, Racism, Social Determinants Digest, Social Determinants of Health

Learn more about our new blog series focused on social determinants of health and their impact on health, quality-of-life, and risks.

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Policywise 

Equity in COVID-19: Who will have access to life-saving treatment?

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Disparities, health equity, public health

Is treatment available? Can I afford it? These questions are universally asked by many people — from the 65-year-old Medicare recipient at the local pharmacy

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Policywise 

Racism is detrimental to our health 

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, anti-racist, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Health Disparities

For the past two years, I’ve been leading a team committed to promoting anti-racism in medicine. We’ve traveled across the country to train healthcare professionals

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Policywise 

Making healthcare inclusive for LGBTQ patients

June 22, 2018June 21, 2018Health Disparities, LGBT health, Medical Education, Pride Month, Sophia Fantus

As I scroll through my Facebook feed to admire friends who are celebrating Pride Month, I think about how far we’ve come as a society

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From the Labs Image of the Month

From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs: Adult-born neurons made the cover

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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