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AI Patient Navigator Reduces Disparities in Colon Cancer Screening

WebThe AI navigator tool helped reduce attrition and nearly doubled the rate of completed colonoscopies, from 10% to 19%, for people who had cancelled or missed an initial …

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Latinos Face Several Barriers to Health Equity

WebLatinos are disproportionately affected by a range of health issues, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. New findings from the Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) …

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Report Details Latino Health Status in Georgia

WebThe Latino Community Fund Georgia, a nonprofit advocating for health equity for Latinos living in that state, has issued a year-end report titled “The 2023 Health Status of Latinos …

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Los Angeles Survey Highlights Health Inequities in Latinos

WebIn 2023, many Latino adults experienced disproportionate inequities regarding health, access to care, housing and economic security, according to the survey. Latinos had the …

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Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High; Support for Prevention …

WebNew population data from 2022 show 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in 2021, according to data from the Centers for …

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Language Barriers Up the Risk of Poor Health Outcomes for Older …

WebDuring the pandemic, many Latinos who weren’t conversant in English experienced isolation when they sought health care services. Now, findings from a recent study published in …

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Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Higher in Latinos

WebCardiovascular disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death among Latinos. Experts attribute this disparity in part to language barriers that stem from a lack of …

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Corewell Health Awarded $3M Grant to Advance Health Equity

WebCorewell Health, a Michigan-based health care system, received a $3.4 million grant to advance health equity and prevent chronic illnesses in Latino, Black and Indigenous …

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$5M Grant to Address Health Disparities in NJ Latinos

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (an RWJBarnabas Health facility) a $5 million grant to implement its …

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Long-Lasting Stress Increases Risk of Heart Disease

WebHigher levels of stress over time contribute to people’s risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.. Many …

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CDC Awards $117M to Local and State Efforts to End the HIV …

WebThe federal government awarded $117 million to local and state health departments to support their efforts to fight HIV.The funding, which arrives from the Centers for Disease …

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Combating Hypertension in Vulnerable California Communities

WebAbout half of adults in the United States have hypertension, or high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other health issues.According to a study published …

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$3M Grant to Reduce Diabetes in Latino Community

WebNovember marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month. To address and prevent diabetes in the Latino community, the United Health Foundation announced a three-year …

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California Floats Extending Health Insurance Subsidies to All Adult

WebGov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced a $17 billion package to start reducing the gap, but significant spending cuts appear inevitable. It’s not clear how much …

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Are New HIV Cases Rising or Falling

WebAt the same time, the CDC reported that HIV diagnoses increased by 18%, from 30,585 in 2020 to 36,136 in 2021. HIV diagnosis is a more objective measure, reflecting the actual …

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Over $12M in Grants to Improve HIV Prevention and Care Among …

WebA group of organizations dedicated to improving HIV prevention and care for Black girls and women was awarded $12.6 million in grants through a new initiative by pharma giant …

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California County Moves Forward With Latino Health Center …

WebCommunity leaders in Santa Clara, California, decided to move forward with an idea to build a Latino health and wellness center, according to the San José Spotlight.. During a …

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Campaign Aims to Reduce Stress in Latinos

WebThe American Heart Association (AHA) launched a new campaign to help Latinos manage chronic stress.. Titled “Protecting Your Well-being Together/Juntos Protegiendo Nuestro …

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When It Comes to Health, Place Matters

WebDr. Brian Smedley, PhD, vice president and director of the Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, believes that although the Affordable Care Act …

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Affordable Care Act Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

WebUnauthorized enrollment or plan-switching is emerging as a serious challenge for the ACA, also known as Obamacare. Brokers say the ease with which rogue agents can get into …

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