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8 prominent Black leaders in medicine AAMC

(Just Now) WEBRead their inspiring stories. Eight prominent Black leaders in medicine. Top row (left to right): Selwyn Vickers, MD, Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, Griffin Rodgers, …

https://www.aamc.org/news/8-prominent-black-leaders-medicine

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Find a Black Doctor Black Doctors USA

(2 days ago) WEBThe Black Doctors USA TV broadcast is educational, insightful, and up-to-date on healthcare news disparities that impact communities of African descent. With the …

https://www.blackdoctorsusa.com/

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Home - Find A Black Doctor

(3 days ago) WEBEmpowering Your Health Decisions. Our website is dedicated to helping consumers find active, Board Certified Black doctors and dentists in their geographic region.

https://www.findablackdoctor.com/

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The Directory — The Blk Doctor

(8 days ago) WEBBlack Wellness 24/7 consist of various targeted health campaigns that integrate technology, cultural sensitivity and the aggregation of Black healthcare providers to improve health outcomes among Black …

https://www.theblkdoctor.com/directory

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The Importance Of Black Doctors - NPR

(2 days ago) WEBImproving Health Outcomes For Black Men Means Hiring More Black Doctors : Short Wave Though Black Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, they represent only 5% of physicians. How does …

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/886686990/the-importance-of-black-doctors

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Black patients, black physicians and the need to improve health

(3 days ago) WEBResearchers attributed the findings to improved communication between black patients and black physicians. Patients were 29 percent more likely to talk with …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-patients-black-physicians-need-improve-health-outcomes-african-americans-n1000696

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To Be Young, A Doctor And Black: Overcoming Racial …

(Just Now) WEBYoung African American doctors say they hope to change the lack of access to medicine in underserved communities. Lack of access to health care isn't just a problem for Black patients, who

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/01/880373604/to-be-young-a-doctor-and-black-overcoming-racial-barriers-in-medical-training

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Trying To Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek Out Black …

(8 days ago) WEBBlack women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Some of them look to Black doctors for a sense of safety and connection, while …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/28/996603360/trying-to-avoid-racist-health-care-black-women-seek-out-black-obstetricians

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About Us - National Medical Association

(6 days ago) WEBThe NMA is a 501(c) (3) national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 50,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve. …

https://www.nmanet.org/page/about_us

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Black Americans’ views about health disparities, experiences with

(3 days ago) WEBAmong Black adults, 55% say they have ever had at least one of six negative experiences with doctors or other health care providers. Black Americans offer a mixed …

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/04/07/black-americans-views-about-health-disparities-experiences-with-health-care/

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Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers AAMC

(4 days ago) WEBJames McCune Smith, MD (1813 — 1865) James McCune Smith, MD, was a man of firsts. In 1837, he became the first black American to receive a medical degree — although he …

https://www.aamc.org/news/celebrating-10-african-american-medical-pioneers

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Do Black patients fare better with Black doctors? AAMC

(9 days ago) WEBYes, we can, because the evidence shows Black doctors provide better care for Black patients,” says Karey Sutton, PhD, scientific director of health equity research …

https://www.aamc.org/news/do-black-patients-fare-better-black-doctors

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Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage …

(4 days ago) WEBIn 1940, only 2.8% of physicians were Black, but 9.7% of the US population was Black; by 2018, 5.4% of physicians were Black, but 12.8% of the population was …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/21/health/black-doctors-shortage-us/index.html

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Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity Black Doctors Consortium

(1 days ago) WEBCreating a future for public health equity in the Philadelphia Community The Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity accepts all patients – infants to adults. Under the …

https://bdccares.com/

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The Black Doctors Speak Podcast Dr. Michael Lenoir

(4 days ago) WEBFounder, Black Doctors Speak. Michael LeNoir M.D. is an Allergist and Pediatrician who has practiced since 1977. He is a graduate of University of Texas, …

https://www.blackdoctorsspeak.org/

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BHMA - Black Healthcare & Medical Association

(1 days ago) WEBThe Black Healthcare & Medical Association (BHMA) is a global, independent professional membership organization for Blacks and African Americans in the healthcare and life …

https://www.bhmassociation.org/

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13 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare - Everyday …

(5 days ago) WEBHe went on to cofound the National Medical Association, and became the first Black physician admitted to the American College of Surgeons. 4. Dr. Solomon …

https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/african-american-pioneers-who-changed-healthcare/

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9 African American pioneers in medicine - American Heart …

(Just Now) WEBIn 1919, he was the first African American staff physician at New York's Harlem Hospital and later became the first African American surgeon hired by the New …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/02/21/9-african-american-pioneers-in-medicine

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Black Physicians & Healthcare Network Montgomery County, MD

(7 days ago) WEBThe Black Physicians & Healthcare Network (BPHN), a program of the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF), is a person centered and culturally specific, healthcare, …

https://www.bphnetwork.org/

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Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC)

(2 days ago) WEB3025 South Parker Road Ste. #737 Aurora, Colorado 80014. Tel: (720) 579-2126 E-mail: [email protected] Locate on our map →

https://coloradoblackhealth.org/

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Five Facts About Older Adults’ Health Care Experiences by Race

(9 days ago) WEBReflecting limited racial and ethnic diversity of the health care workforce, and consistent with patterns seen among the general population, almost two-thirds of …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/older-adults-health-care-experiences-by-race-ethnicity/

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States with best health outcomes still have large racial disparities

(4 days ago) WEBMeasures that could reduce disparities, they said, include supporting primary care physicians, social service providers, and community health workers in Black, …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/18/health-disparities-and-premature-deaths-commonwealth-fund/

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Xavier University, Ochsner sign deal to create fifth HBCU medical

(4 days ago) WEB“This is a pathway to reduce and hopefully, ultimately eliminate health care disparities,” she said, referencing an article last year about the effect of having access to …

https://thegrio.com/2024/04/29/xavier-university-ochsner-sign-deal-to-create-fifth-hbcu-medical-school-in-the-u-s/

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2024 Inspiring Graduate Ashlyn Black, Doctor of Medicine

(Just Now) WEBSpeaking in Navajo, Black introduced herself, “Shi ei Ashlynn Black yinishye. Kinlichii’nii nishli. Kinyaa’aanii bashishchiin. Tachii’nii dashicheii.

http://news.unm.edu/news/2024-inspiring-graduate-ashlyn-black-doctor-of-medicine

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Black youth face multiple barriers accessing mental health care

(9 days ago) WEBThe Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday for family doctors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, …

https://globalnews.ca/news/10469585/black-youth-barriers-to-mental-health-care/

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Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't …

(5 days ago) WEBDecreases were noted across all age groups and races, though Black women continue to be disproportionately affected. Their maternal mortality rate was 49.5 deaths …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pregnancy-related-deaths-are-dropping-doctors-arent-satisfied-rcna149893

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Nevada leaders, doctors discuss how to improve Black maternal …

(9 days ago) WEBThe reason for the high mortality rate among Black mothers, according to the panelists, is a lack of health care access, systemic and structural racism, and underlying …

https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2024/may/02/nevada-leaders-doctors-black-maternal-health/

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'Doctor Who' Disney+ Team on First Black Doctor, Diverse Cast

(7 days ago) WEBWhen Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants. In a 60th-anniversary …

https://variety.com/2024/tv/features/doctor-who-disney-plus-cast-ncuti-gatwa-first-black-doctor-diversity-1235979436/

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How can I find a doctor? Physician shortage is changing medicine

(5 days ago) WEBThe most urgent threat to our health isn't a microscopic virus or strain of bacteria. It's a shortage of doctors.. A whopping 83 million Americans don't have …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/05/01/doctor-shortage-healthcare-telemedicine-primary-care-physician/73453116007/

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