How racism in US health system hinders care and costs lives of African Americans
COVID-19 has again demonstrated the health inequities that exist between African-Americans and whites.
Ukamaka M. Oruche, Associate Professor & Director of Global Programs, Indiana University
• conversation
June 29, 2020 • ~8 min
June 29, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: covid-19 health-disparities implicit-bias racism doctors african-americans nurses african-american-health
Coronavirus deaths and those of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery have something in common: Racism
Racism – and the chronic stress it causes – leads to poor health among African Americans. It may change the way genes are expressed, leading to increased levels of dangerous stress hormones.
April Thames, Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
• conversation
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
Tags: covid-19 coronavirus inflammation immune-system pandemic health-disparities racism african-americans
How a tech-based program on health brought African American kids and parents together
Rural African American families typically have more disadvantages than those living in urban areas. But high-tech options can help.
Velma McBride Murry, University Professor, Departments of Health Policy and Human & Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University
• conversation
March 10, 2020 • ~6 min
March 10, 2020 • ~6 min
Tags: technology sexual-activity african-americans african-american-students delinquency rural-america alcohol-and-drug-use
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