Health Equity
Morehouse cancer research expert named American College of Health Data Management fellow
LaTrisha Horne, MSHI, LSSBB, FACHDM, has been named a 2025 American College of Health Data Management fellow.
Fellowship directors: Gender equity training critical for patient care, physician workforce
Directors of hematology-oncology fellowship programs reported that gender equity training is critical for patient care and the physician workforce, yet this type of training is uncommon in most programs, according to study results.
Q&A: Prioritizing cultural competence key to improving mental health for Black individuals
According to a study published in International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, substantial gaps exist in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, as well as in symptom burden, between Black and white individuals.
'It is no wonder' the US has a maternal mortality crisis: Here's why and what can be done
The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is driven by various factors, but primary care providers are uniquely positioned to prevent pregnancy-related complications, according to experts.
Health equity guide aims to improve care for Black patients with serious illnesses
Black individuals in the U.S. with serious illnesses receive disproportionately poor pain management and health care communication, compared with white individuals, a focus group led by the Center to Advance Palliative Care showed.
Bertagnolli, Rathmell step down as NIH, NCI directors
Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, and W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, have stepped down as directors of the NIH and NCI as part of the transition requirements for presidential appointees, according to a press release.
The pursuit of gender equity in GI: ‘We must move together’ with a growth mindset
This month’s Healio Exclusive highlights an essential dialogue on gender disparities in medicine, particularly in gastroenterology, and the persistent barriers women face in achieving leadership roles.
‘Having women at the top’ drives structural change, advances gender equity in GI
More women than ever have joined gastroenterology in the past 20 years — a staggering 219% increase according to the Association of American Medical Colleges — yet they continue to make up only 21% of active physicians in the specialty.
CDC awards $2.3M research grant for young patients with breast cancer
The CDC has awarded Weill Cornell Medicine a 5-year, $2.3 million grant to advance equitable access to care for young patients with breast cancer.
Medical institutions can — and should — advance health equity
Health equity has become a buzzword in medical institutions and health care organizations, especially when it comes to rural communities. But too often, the conversations don't move past the talking stage.