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Mashup Score: 15NMA Statement on Biden Administration Delaying Proposed Menthol Cigarettes Ban - National Medical Association - 12 hour(s) ago
President, National Medical Association The Biden Administration, today, declared that it is delaying the proposed plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Menthol cigarettes have been proven, by decades of research, to be a deadly and addictive tobacco product that disproportionately affects Black communities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously stated that prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes would have significant public health impact. The National Medical Associati
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New Haven, Conn. — Yale School of Medicine and Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) — a multi-institute collaboration focused on clinical trial diversity — announced today a new partnership with 14 community and faith-based organizations and professional socie
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Mashup Score: 0Consortium Statement on EPA's Power Plant Pollution Standards - The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) - 20 hour(s) ago
The Consortium celebrates these vital rules, which represent the first federal standards for one of the largest sources of pollution in the country.
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Mashup Score: 5BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect - 8 day(s) ago
BlackDoctor.org is the most comprehensive online health resource for African Americans. Learn about black health conditions, wellness, celebrity news & more!
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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yolanda Lawson has been named a 2024 Top Blacks in Healthcare honoree and will be honored this evening, starting at 7:00pm ET! 🏆Watch LIVE on https://t.co/gjsjeSSNOE's social media channels! https://t.co/giLRPRI7bU https://t.co/HxN97y1rF3 https://t.co/5pausC5mbb
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Mashup Score: 4PRESS ROOM: U.S. surgeon general and NAACP president, CEO address Black physicians at the National Medical Association Colloquium - 12 day(s) ago
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson addresses health issues among Black physicians at NMA’s Quest for Health Justice Colloquium. Surgeon General discusses barriers to healthcare access and disparities in maternal health.
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(WASHINGTON D.C. – April 10, 2024) Hosted during National Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Month, the National Medical Association’s (NMA) Quest for Health Justice colloquium will gather physicians, policymakers and health care professionals to discuss top concerns related to health disparities affecting the lives of Black Americans. The event, taking place from April 11 – 14 at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, will feature a variety of keynote speakers, including leaders of the
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Designed as a forum for leading US health system stakeholders, the ongoing addition of key health stakeholders and the inclusion of diverse sector perspectives facilitates the establishment of best practices and high standards that center on the needs of patients and the promotion of health equity.
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Three Black reproductive experts discuss how to access birth control, navigate the misinformation online, and understand what’s unfolding politically.
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Mashup Score: 1Roland S. Martin - 1 month(s) ago
#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that focuses on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day. Advertise with us 👉🏿 sales@rolandmartinunfiltered.com * Clearance for “CBS NEWS” – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH R. KELLY http://ow.ly/cjPO30nXTfC Roland Martin, #RolandMartinUnfiltered, #BlackStarNetwork YouTube channel is a news reporting & information site. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended.
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Be sure to catch NMA 124th President Dr. Yolanda Lawson on #RolandMartinUnfiltered tonight at 7pm EST as she discusses proposed legislation to ban DEI at medical schools. YouTube: https://t.co/JdFhaspz8S Facebook: https://t.co/T3qXAQDsrk #NMA #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion https://t.co/AWWYeNbdhe
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Mashup Score: 97The NMA Advocates for DEI in Medicine - National Medical Association - 1 month(s) ago
The attack on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs plays a pivotal role in hindering the advancement of diverse students. As of late, the threats against DEI have directed attention toward the health care industry. Coupled with the earlier elimination of affirmative action, removing DEI in higher education not only adds to the long list of systemic and structural barriers, it will continue to widen the diversity gap among U.S. physicians. Only 5.7% of U.S. doctors identify as Black American.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The Biden Administration has postponed the planned ban on menthol cigarettes. Despite extensive research showing that menthol cigarettes are both deadly and addictive, the ban is on hold. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/JQqDoqxKMC #PublicHealth https://t.co/eQpIduMwQB