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A Diverse Medical Field Leads To Better Health Outcomes

A Diverse Medical Field Leads To Better Health Outcomes

Content Source: Fortune.comWritten By: STEVE BEARD AND NGOZI EZIKE Health outcomes in the U.S. can vary widely depending on the color of one’s skin. African Americans were 30% more likely than white people to die prematurely from heart disease in 2019 and Black...

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Diversity Campus Read at UMass Chan Features Activist

Diversity Campus Read at UMass Chan Features Activist

Content Source: Umassmed.eduWritten By: Amelia Rodriguez The Diversity and Inclusion Office at UMass Chan Medical School is hosting a Diversity Campus Read event featuring author Emily Ladau on March 5 at noon. She will be talking about her book, Demystifying...

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Why Healthcare Diversity Saves Lives

Why Healthcare Diversity Saves Lives

Diversity in medicine is not merely a matter of representation; it is a critical factor that directly influences patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and the overall effectiveness of medical practices. A diverse medical workforce brings varied perspectives and...

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New School of Medicine Dean Brings Visionary Leadership

New School of Medicine Dean Brings Visionary Leadership

Source: UC San Diego Today https://today.ucsd.edu/story/new-dean-for-school-of-medicine-brings-visionary-leadership-and-a-commitment-to-innovation It’s been said that great leaders don’t set out to be leaders, instead they set out to make a difference. For Barbara...

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Mentoring Women in Orthopedic Surgery

Mentoring Women in Orthopedic Surgery

Source: Carle Illinois College of MedicineBy Beth Hart When you need hip, shoulder, or knee surgery, the odds are overwhelming that your surgeon will be a man. Statistics indicate that less than 8% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. are women. Now, medical...

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