Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old woman, has a deep mistrust of the medical system due to her personal experiences, which has led her to refuse to become an organ donor, a decision that is influenced by the long history of medical racism and mistreatment of Black bodies in the U.S.
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Is the Patient Black? Check this Box for Yes
Black patients have been disadvantaged by race-based clinical algorithms, such as the eGFR, which have delayed their access to organ transplants, resulting in many deaths while waiting for a transplant.
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Trump Administration’s Medicaid Changes Put Disabled Patients at Risk
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has significantly defunded and reshaped Medicaid assistance programs, putting the lives of millions of Americans, including Black patients, at risk and forcing individuals like Faithful V to use ChatGPT to navigate the appeals process.
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The Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in SportsÂ
by Anissa Durham This story was originally published in Word In Black. Simone Biles came back with a vengeance. The 27-year-old has officially become the most decorated U.S. gymnast in world […]
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The Other Side of the Game: Black Athletes and Mental HealthÂ
Former NFL player Doug Middleton is leading a movement to raise awareness about Black athlete mental health, with the goal of creating a safe space for Black voices and encouraging Black athletes to take care of their mental health.
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How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food
Black HBCU students are facing higher rates of food insecurity than students at predominantly white institutions, but there are ways they can access affordable, nutritious food.
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Black, Disabled, and Dealing With the Maze of Health CareÂ
Adults living with a disability experience delays in access to medical equipment and supplies, contributing to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.
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Eating Disorders in the Black Community
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black People of color, especially Black Americans, are significantly less likely to receive help for eating issues, despite suffering from them as […]