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Preventive Care
Conditions that hit Black communities hardest — what the science says and what you can do about it.
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A year prevents most of what we treat late
Why it matters
Prevention is the cheapest, most effective medicine we have — and the most skipped.
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- Keep a personal health record
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Global Coalition Launches Next Phase to Bridge Trillion-Dollar Equity Gap in Women's Health Research
A global coalition of 30 organizations across seven countries is uniting to bridge the multi-trillion-dollar gap in female-specific health data and medical research.
October 5, 2026 · Source: Business Wire
Black Health
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Community Engagement to Target Health Disparities
Federal research funding targets the integration of artificial intelligence and community input to eliminate bias in medical data and improve health outcomes for Black populations.
October 5, 2026 · Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
Black Health
NIH Exhausts FY2026 Grant Budget amid Administrative Stalls and Cuts to Health Disparity Funding
Administrative delays and reduced funding for health disparity studies at the NIH are creating new financial and operational hurdles for researchers focused on Black health outcomes.
October 5, 2026 · Source: STAT News
Black Health
Martin Luther King III Demands Comprehensive Obesity Treatment as a Pillar of Health Equity
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III calls for equal access to modern obesity treatments, highlighting the deep connection between health equity and systemic justice for Black communities.
September 29, 2026 · Source: Newsweek
Black Health
How Policy Framing Shapes Public Support for Health Equity Initiatives
Public backing for health equity initiatives hinges heavily on how policies are framed to the public, presenting new communication challenges for advocates addressing racial health disparities.
September 22, 2026 · Source: STAT News
Black Health
Black Patients Face Significant Underdiagnosis of Long COVID, Study Finds
A new study reveals significant racial disparities in long COVID diagnoses, highlighting systemic barriers that prevent Black patients from accessing specialized post-viral care.
September 22, 2026 · Source: Health Affairs
Black Health
Black Patients Six Times More Likely to Experience Severe Vision Loss Following Glaucoma Diagnosis
A study by Mount Sinai researchers reveals stark racial inequities in eye care, highlighting the need for early detection and expanded access to specialist care.
September 22, 2026 · Source: Mount Sinai
Black Health
Residential Environment Plays Critical Role in Ovarian Cancer Survival for Black Women
A new study reveals that neighborhood factors and structural environment disproportionately influence ovarian cancer survival rates among Black women.
September 4, 2026 · Source: Medical Xpress
Black Health
California Black Health Network Marks 40 Years of Advocacy with New Impact Report
The California Black Health Network marks 40 years of advocacy with a landmark report detailing four decades of progress in policy reform, community care, and health equity.
September 1, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
Black Health
Telehealth Navigator Program Boosts Blood Pressure Control for Black Patients at Community Health Centers
A community-based telehealth navigation initiative at health centers successfully boosted blood pressure management among Black patients, highlighting the power of personalized digital care support.
August 22, 2026 · Source: Medical Xpress
Black Health
New Clinical Guidance Focuses on Reducing Involuntary Psychiatric Detentions for Black Patients
Updated clinical guidance urges healthcare providers to reduce compulsory psychiatric detentions for Black patients by prioritizing early community-based care.
August 22, 2026 · Source: The Telegraph
Black Health
Transforming Vacant Retail into Vital Pediatric Care to Address Health Disparities in Southern Dallas
A former retail anchor in Southern Dallas is being transformed into a pediatric healthcare center to tackle severe childhood health disparities in underserved communities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
Black Health
Pulse Oximeter Bias Linked to Serious Care Delays for Black Patients
Racial inaccuracies in skin-tone readings from pulse oximeters lead to delayed oxygen therapy and treatment gaps for Black patients.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Stanford Report
Black Health
Black Liberian Father Suffers Stroke Following ICE Detention in North Carolina
A severe medical crisis following immigration detention highlights the profound impact of sudden psychological trauma on stroke risk in vulnerable Black populations.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Bossip
Black Health
Tackling Detroit's Health Disparities: How Local Leadership Targets Asthma, Maternal Outcomes, and Climate Risks
Detroit's public health strategy targets the systemic intersection of environmental hazards, high asthma rates, and maternal health disparities in Black communities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Planet Detroit
Black Health
Historical Echoes: How the Great Depression Shaped Black Public Health and Resiliency
A historical look at how economic hardship and structural inequality impacted public health in Black communities during the 1930s.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Encyclopedia Britannica