Why Health Equity Matters

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While white men are disproportionately affected by HPV-related throat cancer, Black and Hispanic men are dying from the disease at higher rates.

Amid the FDA’s proposed menthol ban, some experts say cigarette brands will continue to target African Americans.

While acknowledging the unique challenges that Black fathers and children face, Hannon’s goal is to also share the joys of being a parent.

The PASS program allows undergraduate students to shadow physicians, participate in student-led clinics, and create support networks with faculty.

The exposure to racist acts of gun violence is a mental health concern, local mental health professionals say.

Independent pharmacy owners and health experts want to streamline the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill.

A Penn study shows pandemic-era telehealth eliminated inequity in the rate of Black patients making it to primary care appointments after hospitalization.

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.

Population-level and familial risks exist for inherited cancer disorders. Diversifying the genetic counseling field is one solution.

A shortage of primary care physicians is projected in New Jersey. A new program offers scholarships to low-income students to pursue those careers.

A new research center from Penn Medicine wants to create new solutions and resources for those in need.

Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.

The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in bone marrow transplant registries can have life-threatening consequences.

With no standardized survey available to measure patient experiences with racism, some researchers are turning to Yelp to do the work.