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Individuals from minoritized groups suffer high disease burdens and would significantly benefit from equitable advances in scientific research. However, many are faced with barriers that

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ethics, equity and research

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Darius Dawson

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

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

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

Racism is detrimental to our health

Making healthcare inclusive for LGBTQ patients