healthcare equity

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Rachel Robins fights to protect Black maternal care

In the United States, Black women face maternal mortality rates higher than some developing countries—a stark reminder of persistent healthcare inequities. Rachel Robins, a Certified

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OWN joins ACS to tackle Black women health risks

The Oprah Winfrey Network has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing persistent health disparities affecting Black women in America. Through a strategic partnership with

perimenopause obesity /weight gain

Barriers to breakthrough obesity treatments

Obesity treatment has entered a new era with innovative medications offering transformative results. Yet, a troubling reality persists: many who need these life-changing treatments most

bias

How weight bias limits women’s healthcare access

Medical discrimination threatens reproductive health outcomes nationwide The impact of medical weight discrimination Weight bias in healthcare settings has long been a pervasive issue, creating