Health topic
Women's Health
Conditions that hit Black communities hardest — what the science says and what you can do about it.
The number
40%
Higher breast cancer death rate
Why it matters
Screening rates are similar but follow-up care after an abnormal result is not.
- Start mammogram conversations at 40
- Track your cycle changes
- Request your imaging results in writing
- Bring an advocate to appointments
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California Black Health Network Marks 40 Years of Advocacy with New Impact Report
The California Black Health Network marks 40 years of advocacy with a landmark report detailing four decades of progress in policy reform, community care, and health equity.
September 1, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
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Telehealth Navigator Program Boosts Blood Pressure Control for Black Patients at Community Health Centers
A community-based telehealth navigation initiative at health centers successfully boosted blood pressure management among Black patients, highlighting the power of personalized digital care support.
August 22, 2026 · Source: Medical Xpress
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New Clinical Guidance Focuses on Reducing Involuntary Psychiatric Detentions for Black Patients
Updated clinical guidance urges healthcare providers to reduce compulsory psychiatric detentions for Black patients by prioritizing early community-based care.
August 22, 2026 · Source: The Telegraph
Black Health
Transforming Vacant Retail into Vital Pediatric Care to Address Health Disparities in Southern Dallas
A former retail anchor in Southern Dallas is being transformed into a pediatric healthcare center to tackle severe childhood health disparities in underserved communities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
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Pulse Oximeter Bias Linked to Serious Care Delays for Black Patients
Racial inaccuracies in skin-tone readings from pulse oximeters lead to delayed oxygen therapy and treatment gaps for Black patients.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Stanford Report
Black Health
Black Liberian Father Suffers Stroke Following ICE Detention in North Carolina
A severe medical crisis following immigration detention highlights the profound impact of sudden psychological trauma on stroke risk in vulnerable Black populations.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Bossip
Black Health
Tackling Detroit's Health Disparities: How Local Leadership Targets Asthma, Maternal Outcomes, and Climate Risks
Detroit's public health strategy targets the systemic intersection of environmental hazards, high asthma rates, and maternal health disparities in Black communities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Planet Detroit
Black Health
Historical Echoes: How the Great Depression Shaped Black Public Health and Resiliency
A historical look at how economic hardship and structural inequality impacted public health in Black communities during the 1930s.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Encyclopedia Britannica