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Nurse-midwife’s death shows all are at risk when birthing while Black
Once again, the nation’s Black maternal health crisis is in sharp focus, this time because of the January 2 death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a doctor of nursing practice and certified nurse-midwife. The cause of Green Smith’s death is unknown, but initial reports indicate she died from childbirth complications — a harsh irony given…
Flu cases in Tulsa are rising and show little signs of slowing down
Cases of the flu are on the rise in Tulsa, and with more people going back to work and school after the holidays, the trend is expected to continue. The situation in Tulsa mirrors the country. The Centers for Disease Control estimates there have been 11 million cases, 120,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths nationwide. That…
HCMC patient arrested by immigration agents who waited 24 hours at bedside, advocates say
Immigration officers arrested a patient last week at Hennepin County Medical Center while seeking medical care, according to Unidos MN, an immigrant advocacy nonprofit. Unidos leaders, healthcare workers and elected officials are hosting a news conference Tuesday at 3 p.m. outside the HCMC Emergency Department to call on hospitals and businesses to adopt policies on…
Chumash Tribe’s Project Pink raises $10,083 for hospital breast imaging center
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated $10,083 to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, supporting breast health services including ultrasound screenings, mammography and biopsies.
Amanda Nguyen breaks silence on post-flight depression
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen is acknowledging on Instagram that she is recovering from depression following her historic Blue Origin flight. After becoming the first Vietnamese American woman to fly in space in April, the rape survivor and the other civilian crew members received an avalanche of criticism over its environmental impact. “Another dream…
Healthy aging: What AsAm seniors can learn
This story is made possible with the support of AARP by David Hosley There’s something about turning the pages from December to January that puts emphasis on changing for the better. It’s also the time of year when our attention often turns to healthy aging. For many Asian Americans there may be extra motivation—in the…
Prescribing prevention: Doctors turn to lifestyle, herbs and veggies to protect against chronic illness in Black Californians
Leibo Glover, a 63-year-old Black Californian, was diagnosed with diabetes and needed an amputation after an infection set in while on a family trip, highlighting the disproportionate impact of chronic illnesses on Black Californians and the need for preventative care. The post Prescribing Prevention: Doctors Turn to Lifestyle, Herbs and Veggies to Protect Against Chronic…
Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center faces takeover by NYC hospital system
As part of the potential agreement, Maimonides would receive $2.2 billion in state funding over five years and higher Medicaid reimbursements as it merges with NYC Health + Hospitals, the city’s public health system.
How On Lok became a model for senior care nationwide
By Randall Yip, Executive Editor (This story is made possible with the support of AARP) It’s a busy Wednesday morning at the On Lok PACE Center in San Francisco. Mostly Asian seniors strengthen their muscles and stretch out their limbs on the exercise equipment while another group listens as a facilitator excitedly talks about upcoming…
Editor’s picks: Top health, wellness and aging stories that were reader favorites
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes As the year winds down, I’ve been thinking about the health and aging stories that really hit home for our Indian American community. In this roundup, I’m sharing the ones I loved most—stories that informed me, inspired me, and sparked conversations that got our community talking. Practice Your Handwriting Practicing…
My Favorite Stories of 2025
At the end of each year, I am left with the overwhelming sense that there are so many more stories to be told in Indian Country. It’s easy for me to fall into the breakneck pace of tackling one article after another after another, always looking ahead to the never-ending horizon of articles waiting to…
In the wake of a warrantless ICE raid, one therapist hopes to help a family heal
One afternoon in September, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a house in Brentwood, New York, leaving three young children separated from their parents. By the time Linda Obernauer arrived at the scene, the families living in the house had been arrested and taken away. All that remained were their belongings, strewn about the…
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