During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.

Since the state expanded Medicaid in December 2023, over 600,000 residents, many from Black and brown communities, have gained access to essential health services. However, challenges persist in ...

From menopause to stress, here is everything Black women need to know about living with and preventing heart disease.

Mississippi, a state known for rich culture and strong heritage, also faces some of the nation’s most glaring health ...

A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, New York's first Black female doctor, and her sister Sarah J. S.

Disparity" is a term that is often stated, but rarely solved-especially for Black women. For generations, the intersection of ...

Black women saw their maternal mortality rate increase from 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births to 50.3 over one year, while every other racial group experienced declines.

Brittney Saunders Graves discusses the power of self-advocacy and why she refused to stay silent in the face of medical ...

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Black women face hidden risks of heart disease due to misdiagnosis and medical bias. The healthcare system must change to save lives.

Black maternal mortality is one of the most significant public health issues in the United States, according to the Centers ...

Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...