/tags/health-disparities Health Disparities en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-17/st-louis-univeristy-ssm-all-of-us-research-database Investigators at St. Louis University and SSM Health hope to recruit people to add their health information to a huge national database that aims to diversify medical research. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-17/st-louis-univeristy-ssm-all-of-us-research-database Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-02-22/illinois-pritzker-black-maternal-death-reduction-funding Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has included millions in his proposed budget to bolster efforts aimed to reduce deaths among pregnant women and new mothers. The plan includes funds to support doulas, midwives and other community birth workers. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:25:48 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-22/illinois-pritzker-black-maternal-death-reduction-funding Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-01-10/st-louis-doula-agency-wants-to-help-more-women-by-offering-multilingual-training Virtuously B’Earthed Doula Services, a St. Louis-area birthing agency, received nearly $90,000 to teach doula care this fall in Spanish, French, Somali and Arabic. The agency will provide translated manuals and training to bilingual women. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-10/st-louis-doula-agency-wants-to-help-more-women-by-offering-multilingual-training Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says the latest census data can make health more equitable in Illinois and across the country. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois Melissa Ellin /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Dilpreet Raju /health-science-environment/2023-11-30/jamaa-birth-village-to-open-satellite-midwifery-sites-across-missouri-in-2024 Jamaa Birth Village plans to open satellite midwifery birthing locations across Missouri next year. Patients can receive midwifery and doula care and social support services. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-30/jamaa-birth-village-to-open-satellite-midwifery-sites-across-missouri-in-2024 Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2023-10-31/a-3-8-million-federal-grant-will-help-people-in-st-louis-promise-zone-improve-their-health Residents in parts of north St. Louis and north St. Louis County will have the opportunity to access healthier food options and physical activities through a $3.8 million community health grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:39:14 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-10-31/a-3-8-million-federal-grant-will-help-people-in-st-louis-promise-zone-improve-their-health Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2023-10-25/affinia-healthcare-brings-clinic-to-ferguson-to-help-eliminate-health-disparities Affinia Healthcare is opening a 15,000-square-foot clinic in Ferguson on Nov. 2., which will be led by three Black women physicians. People can receive pediatric care, dental care, behavioral health services, lactation assistance, substance abuse support, family medicine care and midwifery services. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:45:13 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-10-25/affinia-healthcare-brings-clinic-to-ferguson-to-help-eliminate-health-disparities Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2023-02-24/wash-u-medicine-and-race-forum-to-examine-racism-and-health-disparities-in-st-louis The Medical Humanities program at Washington University in St. Louis is hosting a forum Saturday on Medicine, Race, and Ethnicity in St. Louis. Scholars and doctors will discuss racism in health care in the St. Louis region, the well-being of Asian and Hispanic communities, and how activism and art can create change within the medical field. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-02-24/wash-u-medicine-and-race-forum-to-examine-racism-and-health-disparities-in-st-louis Andrea Y. Henderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-11/washu-doctor-notes-african-americans-unique-menopause-experience Dr. Makeba Williams has examined the societal and medical factors that cause early-onset menopause in Black Americans. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:25:49 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-11/washu-doctor-notes-african-americans-unique-menopause-experience Miya Norfleet