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Tag: Health Equity
Professor Vincent Guilamo-Ramos Named Inaugural Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Professor Vincent Guilamo-Ramos has been named the inaugural Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health.
Researchers Introduce ‘Hopkins Judicial Health Notes’ to Evaluate Court Cases’ Impact on Public Health
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health today launched Hopkins Judicial Health Notes, a new tool that evaluates the health implications of critical court cases. The notes draw on public health expertise and evidence to provide insights into the health and equity considerations of court decisions at various levels.
Mount Sinai International to Address African Health Ministers and Pan-African Health Care Leaders at Inaugural International Health Ministerial Summit in Rwanda
Mount Sinai International (MSI), a part of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York that focuses on advancing health care across the world, will participate in the International Health Ministerial Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 4-5.
Roswell Park Launches First-of-Its-Kind Oncology Training Program for Nurse-Scientists With $2M NCI Grant
Roswell Park, in partnership with the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing, has received a five-year, $2.11 million Institutional Clinical Scientist Awards (K12) grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish a training program for nurse-scientists focused around clinical translational research
Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
New Report Examines Barriers to Oral Health Services for New Yorkers
A new report, released by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, indicates that improving access to oral health services in New York State requires a broader understanding of oral health needs and the challenges that underserved populations face.
Researchers awarded $2.5 million grant to increase lung cancer screenings in underserved communities
The funding will support a new initiative aimed at reducing disparities in lung cancer screening across Los Angeles County.
NCCN Cancer Center Study Demonstrates Usability of Health Equity Report Card (HERC) Tool for Driving Fair Access to Care
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) presents preliminary data from a study demonstrating the usability of the Health Equity Report Card (HERC) tool during the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo.
Only Two Weeks Remain Until the ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting will bring together the largest gathering of human geneticists in the world in Denver, Colorado on November 5-9.
New Director of the Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing
J. Margo Brooks Carthon, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Tyson Family Endowed Term Chair for Gerontological Research; Professor of Nursing in the Department of Family and Community Health; and Associate Director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, has been appointed the new Director of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing (Bates Center), the preeminent history of nursing research center and archive.
Harnessing the power of social networks to address the burden of stroke recurrence
New research links social networks to improved blood pressure control among stroke survivors
Sociologists estimate the impact of Alaska’s universal cash payments on birth outcomes
A sociological investigation estimated the effects of Alaska’s universal cash transfer program on newborn health outcomes using data spanning 28 years.
Mount Sinai Leaders Receive Prestigious Awards During the American College of Emergency Physicians 2024 Scientific Assembly (ACEP24)
CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System and Chair of the Emergency Department for Mount Sinai Queens will be honored for their contributions to health policy and diversity, inclusion, and health equity
The Untold Story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic Nurse Trailblazer Advancing Health Equity
Henrietta Villaescusa, RN, FAAN, a pioneering Hispanic nurse, dedicated her career to advancing health equity for Latino communities. Through her tireless efforts in government, healthcare, and community activism, Villaescusa left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire nurses and policymakers today. A new article – just published in Nursing Outlook – written by Penn Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Professor of Nursing Julie Fairman, PhD, RN, FAAN, examines Villaescusa’s career and the factors influencing her impact across government, health, and nursing sectors.
UWF alumni, community advocates Stephen and Mona Wright gift $500,000 to establish new institute
UWF alumni, community advocates Stephen and Mona Wright gift $500,000 to establish new institute
Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities
Three new studies pinpoint challenges and opportunities for closing health disparities for LGBTQ+ people, showing how the convergence of political and social environments, structural inequities, and implicit and explicit bias within the medical system erode LGBTQ+ well-being.
Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes: Study
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reporting lower levels of social support experience worse health outcomes, a new Yale-led study finds. Social support is thought to bolster cardiovascular health by facilitating health-promoting behaviors and acting as a buffer against the…
Cedars-Sinai Supports Local Nonprofits With $27 Million in Grants
Cedars-Sinai has galvanized its commitment to helping historically marginalized communities, allocating $27 million in grants to support programs providing housing stability, food security, accessible care and health equity across the Los Angeles region.
UC Irvine-led study finds inconsistent state-by-state vision care coverage
UC Irvine led study delves into the state-by-state Medicaid policies during the calendar year 2022, examining how these policies affect adult vision care coverage. Providing comprehensive vision care could have big benefits in terms of health, quality of life, and even employment and productivity.
National Academies progress report: health disparities
From costing society an estimated $11 trillion to hindering new discoveries in medicine and preventing access to effective interventions, underrepresentation of women, older adults and minorities in clinical research has several significant consequences, according to recent analyses commissioned by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Follow up after cardiovascular hospitalizations lacking, especially among marginalized populations
A retrospective cohort study found that between 2010 and 2019, timely post-discharge follow-up after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) hospitalizations increased substantially for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, but many patients still not getting the follow-up they need, and racial and socioeconomic disparities have worsened.
UC Irvine-led study examines the effect of restrictive immigration policies on women
Recent research has shown that immigration policies – often viewed as forms of structural racism – affect the social, economic, and health prospects for Latiné communities in the United States. In the past decade, there has been an increase in restrictive immigration policies from both political parties, which can substantially impact the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
U.S. women who utilized a pump found to breastfeed 21 weeks longer on average
Among a large group of U.S. mothers who breast fed between 2016 and 2021, breast pump use was associated with 21 additional weeks of breastfeeding on average, according to a new study from researchers at Yale School of Medicine. In the first…
Expert insights on laboratory developed tests, the consequences of ending abortion protection, health equity, and more draw 18,000 attendees to ADLM 2024
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC), welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) from July 28-August 1. The meeting featured groundbreaking advances in diagnostic research and technology that exemplify the essential role that the field of laboratory medicine plays in patient care.
UC Irvine Institute for Clinical & Translational Science receives $28 million NIH grant
The Institute for Clinical & Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine has been awarded $28,394,693 over seven years from the National Institutes of Health as part of its Clinical & Translational Science Awards Program.
Rutgers Names Nationally Recognized Clinician-Scientist in Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as New Chair of Medicine
Jeanne M. Clark, a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive research experience and a nationally renowned expert in the epidemiology and treatment of obesity, will join Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as the Henry Rutgers Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine.
Breaking research on the use of race in prenatal screens, health outcomes of HIV-exposed children could advance healthcare for underserved populations
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that there is an insufficient basis for incorporating race in prenatal screening for birth defects. In a second, separate study, researchers have found that HIV-exposed uninfected children are at higher risk for health problems compared to uninfected, unexposed children.
For clinicians, diagnostic criteria for obesity remains elusive
Obesity now affects 2 in 5 U.S. adults, making it one of the most important public health problems facing society. However, finding an accurate way to identify obesity in individuals remains challenging given the very diverse U.S. patient population.
Faculty Physicians to Establish New Community “Health Village” at Mondawmin Mall
New Leased Space Will Include Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, Mental Health Services, Prenatal Care, and Nutrition Counseling
Tip Sheet: Summer science education, new chief nursing officer, DEI program updates — and a new endpoint for multiple myeloma
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Again Named the Most Socially Responsible Hospital in the District
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is again the most socially responsible hospital in Washington, D.C. and is among the best in the nation, according to the Lown Institute, an independent think tank. It is ranked #1 in D.C., and is one of 154 hospitals to earn Honor Roll status with “A” grades in all top categories: Social Responsibility, Equity, Value, and Outcomes — key performance metrics that contribute to the overall rating.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Awarded Top Population Health Honor by America’s Essential Hospitals
MedStar Washington Hospital Center has received national recognition as the 2024 Gage Award Winner for Population Health from America’s Essential Hospitals. It was recognized for its work to address social determinants of health and improve birth equity in Washington, D.C.’s underserved neighborhoods, specifically in Wards 7 and 8.
Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez Honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year
In recognition of her work breaking down language barriers around the world by creating Spanish-language educational content about lung cancer for patients and caregivers, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez has been honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year.
Lurie Children’s Hospital Launches First Peer-Reviewed Journal on Health Advocacy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announces the launch of the Journal of Health Advocacy (JHA), the first of its kind peer-reviewed open access journal housed within the organization’s Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities.
First-generation medical students face unique challenges and need more targeted support
A study published in JAMA confirms that first-gen medical students feel that they face disproportionate adversity throughout their education and do not receive the support they need to compensate for that.
Mount Sinai’s Yvette Calderon, MD, MS, Receives Prestigious Award From Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Top honor recognizes her commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through scholarship, mentorship, and leadership
The Aspirin Conundrum: Navigating Negative Results, Age, Aging Dynamics and Equity
A new study examining the role of aspirin in breast cancer treatment reveals critical issues related to health equity and aging that have broad implications for cancer and other disease intervention trials, say researchers from Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Rising hospital closures disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
An analysis by UChicago researchers revealed that hospitals are more likely to close in predominantly Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, potentially exacerbating existing health inequalities.
UC Irvine professor of nursing to receive national award for policy advocacy
Irvine, Calif., April 17, 2024 — Susanne Phillips, DNP, professor and senior associate dean in UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. She is being recognized for developing, implementing and advocating for policies that positively affect the role of the advanced practice registered nurse and significantly increase community healthcare access and quality.
Skin pigmentation bias in pulse oximeters to get closer look
Pulse oximeters may provide inaccurate readings in individuals with darker skin so researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, are seeking ways to mitigate this potential bias.
More than 18,000 excess TB cases in the U.S. attributable to structural racism
A robust analysis of national tuberculosis (TB) surveillance data found continuing, persistent disparities in TB incidence among U.S.-born racial and ethnic minorities, despite an overall decrease in cases observed during the analysis period.
MSU researchers create a new health equity evaluation tool for Genesee County and the city of Flint
Community-based organizations, nonprofits, policymakers and local residents will benefit from the first Health Equity Report Card, or HERC, for Genesee County and the city of Flint.
Manager of Cancer Care Equity Program for NCCN Named to ‘40 Under 40’ List from National Minority Quality Forum
Taneal D. Carter, MS, MPA, Manager of Cancer Care Equity Program for NCCN, has been named one of 2024’s ‘40 Under 40’ by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). Visit NCCN.org/equity for more information.
Review offers strategies for mitigating racial and ethnic disparities in health care algorithms
A review of 63 studies related to health care algorithms found that use of these algorithms can mitigate, exacerbate, or not impact racial and ethnic disparities at all. The authors offer several strategies for health care systems to implement to mitigate these effects. The review is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Best Practices Suggested for Psychiatric Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse People
In caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, psychiatrists should focus on alleviating the sequelae of gender minority stress, with the goal of promoting resilience, according to a review published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.
Advocating for Equitable Cancer Care: A Call to Establish Comprehensive Survivorship Programming and Enhance Genetic Testing Discussions
Two new measurements have been added to the Health Equity Report Card (HERC)—a tool for improving the quality and equity of cancer care. This expansion is part of ongoing efforts to address the impact of structural and interpersonal racism as a cause of disparities in cancer outcomes in the United States.
Grants Available to Support Initiatives Addressing Nursing Work Environments and Health Equity
AACN, AARP, and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action partner to offer the 2024 Health Equity and Nursing Innovations Project Grants: Nursing Workforce and Healthy Work Environments. Awards of up to $25,000 will be given for projects that will be completed in one year. Projects require 1:1 matching funds. Proposals due by April 5.
UCSF Neurologist to Receive Prestigious Scientific Award
Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSC, MAS, MBA, MLS, FAAN, UC San Francisco Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, has been chosen by the American Brain Foundation (ABF) to receive its annual Scientific Breakthrough Award.
Cancer Prevention Programs Coming to Communities Across Florida
Three leading Florida academic cancer centers – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Health System, Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of Florida Health Cancer Center – have joined to fund thousands of dollars for four projects statewide to help people detect and treat cancer early.