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If only we cared about structural racism as much as the use of a slur

As a society, we tend to focus on instances of racism with fairly low stakes while overlooking the bigotry that truly oppresses people of color.

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Having Black primary care doctors extends life expectancy for Black patients, study finds

A study has found that the life expectancy for Black people increases if they have a Black primary care physician as their doctor.

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New Study Shows Black People Live Longer in Counties with Black Physicians

The study found that the life expectancy in such counties increased by nearly one month for every 10% increase in Black primary care physicians.

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Chicago health chief Arwady lobbies to keep her job in Johnson administration

Dr. Allison Arwady told the Sun-Times, “I am hopeful to stay on in my role,” but Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has voiced concerns about the way Chicago Public Schools were reopened during the COVID pandemic.

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Future uncertain for Arwady under incoming Johnson administration

Dr. Allison Arwady, an infectious disease expert and pediatrician who guided Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to keep her job as the city’s public health boss.

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