WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The COVID-19 pandemic has been the single deadliest acute public health crisis in American history. More than 760,000 Americans have died in 22 short
Covid-19 vaccination rates in minority communities driven by fears of the delta variant surged past those of White Americans, but not enough shots are getting into arms to close the racial gap on new infections and hospitalizations.
May 28, 2021 - 10:37 AM
Six prominent health care leaders and advocates for the Asian American community convened May 26 for a virtual panel to discuss a variety of issues ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, burnout in the health care workforce, cultural stereotypes and the rising number of violent attacks against Asian Americans in recent months.
Moderated by Priya Bathija, AHA’s vice president of strategic initiatives, the panel shared how hospitals and health systems can join efforts to advocate for the Asian American community to help reach our common goal of achieving health equity. Here are their insights, stories and lessons learned.
Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Formed To End Racial Disparities In Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research And Treatment
NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning, White House COVID Health Equity Task Force Chair Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Rep. G. K. Butterfield and Leading Rare Disease Experts to Join RDDC on February 23rd for Launch of Diversity Coalition
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, the Black Women s Health Imperative (BWHI) hosts the first public meeting of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). RDDC seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by marginalized populations and identify potential solutions. Led by BWHI and comprised of a diverse group of healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and industry experts, the RDDC is poised to achieve action in the years to come by:
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