
The exposure to racist acts of gun violence is a mental health concern, local mental health professionals say.
3 days ago
Independent pharmacy owners and health experts want to streamline the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill.
1 week ago
Rise in telemedicine during the pandemic eliminated a historic racial health gap, study says
A Penn study shows pandemic-era telehealth eliminated inequity in the rate of Black patients making it to primary care appointments after hospitalization.
3 months ago
One year, 350,000 doses later: What Penn Medicine’s vaccine rollout taught it about equity
Pop-up clinics and low-tech sign-ups provided a road map for equitable mass vaccination. Now, the health system is planning for what’s next.
4 months ago
Population-level and familial risks exist for inherited cancer disorders. Diversifying the genetic counseling field is one solution.
6 months ago
Building a pipeline to replenish the supply of primary care doctors in N.J.
A shortage of primary care physicians is projected in New Jersey. A new program offers scholarships to low-income students to pursue those careers.
6 months ago
Suicide risk among Black and LGBTQ youth is rising. A new center will study why
A new research center from Penn Medicine wants to create new solutions and resources for those in need.
6 months ago
A mobile mammogram truck is offering free screenings to women in North Philly
Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.
7 months ago
Cancer patients of color are less likely to be matched to bone marrow donors
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in bone marrow transplant registries can have life-threatening consequences.
7 months ago
Yelp reviews may provide key insights into patient experiences with racism
With no standardized survey available to measure patient experiences with racism, some researchers are turning to Yelp to do the work.
8 months ago
Amputation rates have long been higher in rural America. But in cities, the highest rates are associated with poverty and being Black, a new study shows.
8 months ago
The findings of a new study from the University of Pennsylvania challenge past, smaller studies that found Black women face a greater genetic risk than white women.
9 months ago
Racial gaps in breastfeeding are closing. Philly area Black birth workers are one reason
Black women historically had the lowest rates of breastfeeding initiation, but new data shows that’s changing. Community support makes the difference.
9 months ago
Listen 1:11For years, national medical guidelines have defined anemia differently for Black patients. A new study shows this could be increasing birth disparities.
9 months ago
Listen 1:11Even with uniform access to medication and insurance, patients of color at the VA were less likely to get standard-of-care meds for atrial fibrillation.
9 months ago