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A Leader in Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Black Areas

WEBWilson believes that the Task Force has made serious inroads in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and other health and health care disparities that have plagued …

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Federal Judge Says Health Insurance Companies Don’t …

WEBBy Stacy M. Brown | NNPA. (NNPA) – In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has ruled that insurers no longer have to pay for preventive …

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Black Leaders Call For Health Equity

WEBThe resolution also commends CBHN for its efforts to improve the health, well-being and life expectancy of Black Californians. “The life expectancy at birth for …

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Despite Increased Access, Health Disparities For Blacks …

WEBHad Leslie Napper not finally been seen by a Black health professional, she’s not sure she’d be alive. Napper is now a passionate advocate for health equity …

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3 Truths About HIV in the Black Community

WEBAs of 2020, Black people developed AIDS at 9.3 times the rate of white people. 2. PrEP protects against HIV, but accessing it can be a challenge. PrEP (pre …

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Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public …

WEBby CBM Newswire June 7, 2021. Bo Tefu | California Black Media. (CBM) – Some health advocates are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to treat health inequity in California as a …

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Researchers, Community Advocates Address Race, …

WEBA nonprofit called Do No Harm, which calls DEI a “divisive trend in medicine,” recently moved to block UCLA’s medical school from teaching students about …

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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental …

WEBBy Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media - Black women are seeking alternatives to hospital births due to the growing evidence of disparities in medical …

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Advancing Health Education and Equity: Six Questions for …

WEB(CBM) – The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is the only organization committed to advancing health equity for African Americans and Black immigrants in the …

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Free mental health resources in California: New apps and …

WEBThe Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Responsive Wellness Program connects youth, families and communities with the care and resources they need to …

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Striving for Quality and Affordable Health for Everyone: Six …

WEB(CBM) – The California Endowment’s (TCE) mission is to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to …

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How New Sickle Cell Treatments Will Transform Patients’ Lives

WEBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two sickle cell treatments with curative potential. Longtime SCD physician Dr. Marcia Treadwell sat …

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Sacramento County's health and racial equity unit driving change

WEBSacramento County Board of Supervisors named racism a public health crisis in November of 2020 and created a team to address issues and be responsive to …

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Shades of Blue Project Confronts the Black Maternity Mortality Crisis

WEBEnter the Shades of Blue Project. This organization, founded by activist Kay Matthews, is “dedicated to helping women before, during and after child-birth with …

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California Lawmakers Approve Nation-Leading $25 Minimum …

WEBBy Don Thompson | KFF Health News | Special to the OBSERVER - A sweeping agreement between labor and the health industry would raise the minimum …

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Back-to-school Health Fairs Across the City August 6

WEBThe City of Sacramento is teaming up with local community-based organizations to host three back-to-school health fairs across the city on Saturday, Aug. …

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Sac County Supervisors Prodded To Honor Their Pledge To …

WEBPublic Health Advocates and Decarcerate Sacramento called on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors at its July 11 meeting to honor its commitment …

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Sacramento County Public Health Officer Olivia Kasirye Discusses …

WEBOlivia Kasirye has served as Sacramento County’s Public Health Officer since 2012. She is responsible for the direction and medical oversight of public health …

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Awareness Can Change Lingo Around Mental Health, But Some …

WEBThere has been pushback with increased awareness of mental health. Here’s a brief list of some harmful words and their histories. Retarded: The word is used in …

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In tandem, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, hilarious adventure

WEB(TALK2SV) – We’ve seen the archetype in times past and it still works. Fast-talking funny guy paired with straight-faced wing man–take on bullies’

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Mayoral Candidate Dr. Flojaune Cofer Talks Policing, …

WEBDr. Flojaune Cofer, a public health advocate and former chair of the Measure U Community Advisory Committee, is running for mayor of Sacramento to fill …

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California's Opioid Crisis: Exploring Fentanyl's Deadly Impact

WEBA timeline covering the last 28 years of the crisis: In 1995, the Food and Drug Administration approved OxyContin, the painkiller that eventually became the main …

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