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Cultural Competency Part 4: health care

Recently, the NFL agreed to drop race bias in concussion claims. It had previously been settling concussion claims using a "race-based formula that assumes...

IU researcher: Pandemic confirms how low-quality jobs affect African Americans’ health

As 25-year-old Torian Jones sorted out the fresh produce section at Cleo’s Bodega grocery store, he put the bad tomatoes in a small box....

No more mask mandate if you’re fully vaccinated

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask in most situations after the Indianapolis City-County Council voted to...

How to Prepare to Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations

Broderick Rhyant M.D., chief physician executive at Eskenazi Health Center Forest Manor As millions of Americans decide to receive COVID-19 vaccines, some are hesitant to...

Eskenazi Nurse Helps Neurosurgery Clinic Work Smoothly

Growing up, Rachel Jones wanted to be a teacher. But that changed as she began ironing the uniform her dad wore as a certified...

Apply for free mental health support

A mental health service that connects patients and practitioners launched a campaign to provide free mental health support for people of color and help...

Racial disparities in pools remain prevalent as swimming season begins

Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of pool season, but racial disparities regarding swimming and pool safety continue for Black people. According to the Centers...

Panel to discuss maternal, infant mortality

Every year, nearly 100 Hoosier women die during or shortly after childbirth. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women...

ā€˜It makes our jobs harder’: police in emergency rooms

Two African American custodial workers at Indiana University Health Indianapolis were arrested last year by IU Health police on suspicion of a drug deal. They...

Breaking the stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month

For many people, the fear of being judged prevents them from seeking mental health care. For African Americans, that stigma is often heightened. Historical...

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