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Fate of Black maternal health programs is unclear amid federal cuts
In California, Black women are at least three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Trenton’s anti-bullying efforts face challenges amid rising concerns over school safety
The Trenton community is working with schools to give students space to discuss school safety.
Where does RFK Jr. really stand on health in Indian Country?
Native Americans have a shorter life expectancy and higher rates of disease than other racial/ethnic groups.
Millions, including DACA recipients face loss of healthcare
By Sunita Sohrabji, American Community Media A proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would potentially strip healthcare coverage for millions via the Affordable Care Act, and also make DACA recipients ineligible for coverage. The “2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule” is undergoing a public comment period, which ends before midnight…
Americares appoints disability advocate Shweta Rawat to board
Americares, a leading health-focused relief and development organization, announced the appointment of Shweta Rawat to its Board of Directors. Rawat, founder and chairperson of the Hans Foundation, has extensive experience […] The post Americares Appoints Disability Advocate Shweta Rawat To Board appeared first on India Currents.
South Asian culture & sexual assault: Breaking the silence
In South Asian communities, sexual assault survivors remain silent rather than risk public shame or social ostracism, to uphold family honor.
An app to help moms navigate food benefits
Growing up in the South Bronx, Dani Lopez learned early on how to find the library, read a bus schedule, and get help when the grown-ups didn’t know where to […] The post An app to help moms navigate food benefits appeared first on Epicenter NYC.
Ovarian cancer test less effective for Native, Black women
Native American women have the highest incidence of ovarian cancer among all racial groups, and Black women experience lower survival rates compared to their white counterparts.
Mercer County, N.J., sheriff to collect unused-expired prescription drugs
The goal is to help residents rid their medicine cabinets of outdated and easily abused opioid painkillers
The Perfect Match: Alabama (Chickasaw) woman donates life to New Hampshire teen
Scrolling through social media about a year ago, Bethany Greenwood Agee paused to read a post from a New Hampshire mother who was desperately pleading for a kidney for her 17-year-old daughter.
How to cover emergency medical care in NYC if you’re uninsured
What happens if someone in your family needs urgent medical care but doesn’t have insurance?In New York State, the answer is simple: all hospitals are legally required to treat you in an emergency, regardless of whether you have insurance or what your immigration status. “There’s no wrong door in terms of where people can get…
NYCHA seniors lose heat, hot water and elevator access for longer stretches
Surviving frigid temps and power outages could be even harder if you live in NYCHA housing for seniors.
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