Survey Reveals Racial Bias in Healthcare: Patients of Color Suffer Most
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A poll by the health policy research group KFF found that many patients of color take steps to present themselves well when seeing a doctor, in an effort to avoid unfair treatment. 55% of Black respondents felt they needed to be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical appointments, a rate nearly double that of…
Meet Phoenix Zoo’s Newest Baby Giraffe Addition!
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The Phoenix Zoo has a new baby giraffe named Aurora. She is often found close to her mother, Sunshine, in…
Discover Balance at Finding Center: Top Yoga Studio & Boutique
Entrepreneurial Journey of Jennifer Lawson, Owner of Finding Center
The Unexpected Journey of Jennifer Lawson…
2024 AHCJ International Health Fellowships Win Awards
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The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded the 2024 International Health Study Fellowships to four journalists for projects comparing aspects of the U.S. health care system with a European country. The fellows consist of Ariel Cohen (CQ Roll Call), Avery Martinez (KVIA/ABC-7 El Paso), Eleanor Klibanoff (Texas Tribune), and…
Misuse of March-In Rights Could Harm Patients
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) are reviewing…
Mountain BizWorks Boosts Underserved Entrepreneurs With $2.3M Aid
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Mountain BizWorks has been awarded over $2.3 million from the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency…
Report: U.S. Commercial Buildings Need Decarbonization Breakthroughs
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Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have released a report on the decarbonization of the U.S. commercial real estate sector. The report revealed that the U.S. has made notable, but uneven progress in decarbonizing commercial real estate, with high-opportunity areas like refrigerated warehouses and older commercial buildings…
Atmospheric River Hits Northwest with 8+ Inches Rain, Rivers Rising
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Over 10 million people across the Pacific Northwest are under flood alerts due to a strong atmospheric…
Petito’s Death: Allegations Killer’s Family Knew Weeks Before…
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The parents of Gabby Petito, a domestic violence murder victim, have launched a lawsuit against the…
New Report Names 21 Pennsylvania Hospitals as ‘Best’ for Maternity Care
The Best Hospitals for Maternity Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Expecting Parents
When it comes to the joyous yet daunting experience of childbirth, choosing the right hospital is a key decision for parents-to-be. With the recent ranking of 680 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News, parents can now make an informed choice based on a detailed…