For Mass General’s Alistair Martin, MD, MPP, working as a Black emergency room doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic has felt like “walking on a tightrope during a hurricane.”
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Global Health, HIV & AIDS, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Population Health & Outcomes | 0 comment | 2 May, 2019 | 0
Young women and expecting mothers are one of the most-affected groups, and research has shown that HIV/AIDS can significantly increase the chances of both maternal deaths and still births. One Massachusetts General Hospital Discovery Foundation Fellow has witnessed the disease’s impact first-hand and is determined to help and give back to her community.
In a city where most residents are within a short distance of world class academic medical centers, and in a state that makes health insurance available to all, why is there such a such a disparity in life expectancy among the residents of three Boston neighborhoods?
In this series we highlight Mass General investigators who have recently received awards or honors for their scientific achievements.
A new study from the Mass General Disparities Research Unit provides insights into how to improve care for minority patients through shared decision making.
Study highlights the pitfalls of basing clinical recommendations on data heavily skewed towards one race or ethnic group.
Addressing disparities in healthcare remains an important but difficult issue to tackle, in part due to the uncomfortable nature of discussing racial and ethnic divides.
April is National Minority Health Month—a time to raise awareness on issues impacting health disparities and health equity in America. Learn how Mass General’s Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is addressing barriers and disparities by taking a holistic approach to both treat and advocate for patients who have obesity.
