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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Original research using Medicare data from a partnership between Beyond Celiac and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) was presented yesterday at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the …
New Study Reveals Disparities in Celiac Disease Diagnosis Among Non-White Populations in the US Read More
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities to advance health …
CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity Read More
MEDIA, PA — The Delaware County Health Department and its partners are inviting the public to view the free screening of the award-winning documentary film Aftershock, which powerfully examines the …
Uncover the Truth Behind Deadly Maternal Health Disparities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recently announced generous contributions from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners to support the activities of the Philly Joy …
William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners Support Philly Joy Bank Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) announced the recent appointment of Terrance Mayes, EdD, of the Stanford Cancer Institute as Chair of the NCCN DEI Directors Forum; Loretta …
Terrance Mayes, EdD, and Loretta Erhunmwunsee, MD, FACS, Announced as Leaders for NCCN Forum on Equity Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $20,500 in grants to 3 non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and girls throughout Chester County. Recipients …
The Fund for Women and Girls Ignites Change with Impact Grants Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—recently hosted its annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit. This year’s dialogue was focused on sexual orientation and …
Improving Cancer Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Patients Requires Earning Trust and Challenging Assumptions Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC has released a new report highlighting the importance of national “Innovations in Maternity Care Management.” As 1 in every 10 babies in the United States continue to be …
ProgenyHealth Releases New Report on Innovations in Maternity Care Management Read More
RADNOR, PA — CME Outfitters announced that the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies will continue its support of a nationwide initiative to educate the entire healthcare team on unconscious bias, health equity and …
CME Outfitters Announces Expansion of Educational Initiative Addressing Unconscious Bias and Disparities in Healthcare Read More
Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity – more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018 – …
CDC: 19 States Have Adult Obesity Rates of 35 Percent or More Read More