Diverse: Health

01/10/2023

Use this edition to accentuate your Nursing and Pharmacy programs and enhance your efforts for career placements. Learn more:

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01/03/2023

Vassar President Dr. Elizabeth Bradley Awarded a 2023 Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal for Scholarly Work in Public Health

Vassar College President Dr. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Bradley has been awarded a 2023 Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal, Yale University Graduate School’s highest alumni honor.

Vassar College President Dr. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Bradley has been awarded a 2023 Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal for her scholarly work in public health.

01/03/2023

Yale Internal Medicine Will Work to Increase Vaccination in Prison Populations

While COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on many marginalized communities, one of the hardest hit populations were incarcerated individuals.

While COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on many marginalized communities, one of the hardest hit populations were incarcerated individuals.

12/24/2022

Building Black Medical Schools

TOP 20 | Pervasive healthcare disparities highlight need to diversify physician workforce.

Pervasive healthcare disparities highlight need to diversify physician workforce.

12/16/2022

UC San Diego Health Receives $2.2 Million Grant to Encourage High Schoolers to Pursue Health Care Careers

UC San Diego Health has received $2.2 million to develop a program to encourage high school students in underrepresented communities to pursue health care careers.

UC San Diego Health has received $2.2 million to develop a program to encourage high school students in underrepresented communities to pursue health care careers.

12/13/2022

Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro Government Form Agreement to House Nashville General Hospital

Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro government have come to an agreement that will give millions of dollars to the college for housing Nashville General Hospital.

Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro government have come to an agreement that will give millions of dollars to the college for housing Nashville General Hospital.

12/13/2022

University of Dayton to Launch Health Equity Fellows Program for Underrepresented Students

The University of Dayton will launch a fellowship program to provide paid internships, mentoring, and professional development to underrepresented students from the Dayton region.

The University of Dayton will launch a fellowship program to provide paid internships, mentoring, and professional development to underrepresented students from the Dayton region.

12/13/2022

LGBTQ, Non-Binary Students More Susceptible to Holiday Stress, Survey Finds

Sixty percent of LGBTQ+ students reported feeling stressed about going home for winter break.

Sixty percent of LGBTQ+ students reported feeling stressed about going home for winter break.

12/03/2022

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Establishes Latino Association

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has established the VP&S Latino Association, a group that aims to foster development, presence, and belonging of the Latino community at the medical school.

Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has established the VP&S Latino Association.

12/03/2022

Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state.

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state.

12/02/2022

Report: Pandemic Ripple Effects on Student Success to Remain for Multiple Years

The detrimental ripple effects of the pandemic on higher ed won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report.

The detrimental ripple effects of the pandemic on higher ed won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report.

12/02/2022

Students Sue Yale, Alleges Systemic Discrimination Against Students with Mental Health Disabilities

Students and an advocacy group are suing Yale University, alleging systemic discrimination against students with mental health disabilities.

Yale University is being sued with allegations of systemic discrimination against students with mental health disabilities.

12/02/2022

Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

VIEWS | The disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed much hard-fought progress.

The disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed much hard-fought progress.

11/29/2022

Study: Number of Surgeries on Black, Latino, and Asian Children Lower Than on White Children

There are fewer surgeries on Black, Latino, and Asian children than on white children in the U.S., according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center study.

There are fewer surgeries on Black, Latino, and Asian children than on white children in the U.S., according to a University of Texas Southwestern study.

11/28/2022

Tuskegee and Auburn Universities Work to Address Racial and Health Disparities in Alabama

Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate on partnership expansion between the schools and community outreach.

Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate to address racial and health disparities in Alabama communities.

11/25/2022

For the Common Good

Interest in public health programs growing amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Interest in public health programs growing amid COVID-19 pandemic.

11/24/2022

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11/22/2022

Changing the Face of Nursing

Vanderbilt University launches Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders.

Vanderbilt University launches Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders.

11/16/2022

Humanity in Healthcare Emphasized in Youth Career Pathways Partnership

BLOG | When you choose to go into a profession like healthcare you are choosing to take on a higher mission that goes beyond just going to work and getting a paycheck.

When you choose to go into a profession like healthcare you are choosing to take on a higher mission that goes beyond just going to work and getting a paycheck.

11/10/2022

Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots

VIEWS | Due to culture, generational trauma, and expectations in relation to mental health, it is difficult for Asian Americans to reach out for help even when needed.

Due to culture, generational trauma, and expectations in relation to mental health, it is difficult for Asian Americans to reach out for help even when needed.

11/09/2022

Yale University Faculty and Staff Not Required to Get Second Booster Shot for Spring Semester

Yale University faculty and staff will not be mandated to get a second booster shot before returning for spring semester.

Yale University faculty and staff will not be mandated to get a second booster shot before returning for spring semester.

11/09/2022

A Commitment to Community Health

Berta Carbajal carries that torch and seeks to uplift other community health workers through her Helping Other Promotores Excel (HOPE) Network, of which she is co-founder and manager.

Berta Carbajal carries that torch and seeks to uplift other community health workers through her Helping Other Promotores Excel (HOPE) Network, of which she is co-founder and manager.

11/04/2022

Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

Saint Louis University has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.

Saint Louis University has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience, which will connect experts in various fields to study the brain and central nervous system.

11/04/2022

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

VIEWS | COVID-19 has had an alarming impact on the mental health of college students. This has been especially true for LGBTQ+ students, with the last three years seeing a concerning rise in thoughts of su***de among LGBTQ+ youth.

COVID-19 has had an alarming impact on the mental health of college students. This has been especially true for LGBTQ+ students, with the last three years seeing a concerning rise in thoughts of su***de among LGBTQ+ youth.

11/01/2022

ICYMI | Use this edition to promote your health sciences programs, career advancement opportunities, and strengthening the health care pipeline. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3foSyze

10/29/2022

In this Nov. 24 edition, Diverse will address healthcare risks and the impact of how healthcare sciences affect the well-being of others. The Vanderbilt School of Nursing's leadership program will also be featured. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3zofEfZ

10/24/2022

Use this edition to promote your health sciences programs, career advancement opportunities, and strengthening the health care pipeline. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3Fd7Lhl

10/19/2022

Dr. Christopher D. Smith Appointed Director of DEI at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Dr. Christopher D. Smith has been appointed director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education.

Dr. Christopher D. Smith has been appointed director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE).

10/13/2022

Higher Ed Institutions Get Students Back on Track After COVID-19

In the wake of COVID-19, colleges focus on enrollment numbers.

Higher Ed Institutions Get Students Back on Track After COVID-19

10/12/2022

A Focus on Mental Health

Dr. Alecia Sundsmo has been given the chance to improve student mental health from another side, where companies partner with schools to bolster their counseling services.

Dr. Alecia Sundsmo has been given the chance to improve student mental health from another side, where companies partner with schools to bolster their counseling services.

10/11/2022

Dr. Shawna Nesbitt Appointed Inaugural VP and Chief DEI Officer at UT Southwestern

Dr. Shawna Nesbitt has been appointed UT Southwestern Medical Center’s inaugural vice president and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer.

Dr. Shawna Nesbitt has been appointed UT Southwestern’s (UTSW) inaugural vice president and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.

10/07/2022

Lift Every Voice and Succeed: The Need for More Black School Counselors

VIEWS | Black students have been impacted socially, academically, emotionally, and mentally ... thus impeding their success and overall well-being.

Black students have been impacted socially, academically, emotionally, and mentally by the previously mentioned issues, thus impeding their success and overall well-being.

10/06/2022

N.C. A&T Psychology Professor Receives Grant to Study Effects of Social Media on Black Women’s Health

Dr. Kalynda C. Smith, a North Carolina A&T State University psychology professor, has received a $545,686 grant to study how social media affects Black women’s health.

Dr. Kalynda C. Smith, a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) psychology professor, has received a $545,686 grant to study how social media affects Black women’s health.

10/04/2022

Harvard University to Launch Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Harvard University will launch “We’re All Human,” a campus-wide mental health awareness campaign.

Harvard University will launch “We’re All Human,” a campus-wide mental health awareness campaign, and roll out new wellness resources.

10/04/2022

Study Finds Regularly Attending Religious Services May Lower Mortality Rates for Black Men

Regularly attending religious services may lower mortality rates for Black men in their 50s and older, a recent University of Houston study found.

Regularly attending religious services may lower mortality rates for Black men in their 50s and older, a recent University of Houston study found.

09/29/2022

Diverse and Coop Di Leu are pleased to announce the 10 finalist institutions that are under consideration for induction into the first cohort of DOIT certified institutions. Learn more: https://bddy.me/3rgo4BJ

Frontier Nursing University

09/28/2022

University of Idaho Advises Employees Against Giving Students Reproductive Health Counseling, Including Abortion

The University of Idaho has warned employees against giving students reproductive health counseling, including abortion, given that they may risk being fired or criminally prosecuted.

The University of Idaho has warned employees against giving students reproductive health counseling, including abortion, given that they may risk being fired or criminally prosecuted

09/27/2022

The Betty Bubble: A Week at the Hazelden Betty Ford Addiction Treatment Center

BLOG | Hazelden Betty Ford is the nation’s largest nonprofit addiction treatment center and their goal is to address substance misuse utilizing the bio-psycho-social model of care and 12 step programs.

Hazelden Betty Ford is the nation’s largest nonprofit addiction treatment center and their goal is to address substance misuse utilizing the bio-psycho-social model of care and 12 step programs.

09/20/2022

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Partners with the U.S.’s Historically Black Medical Colleges for Genomics Research and Better Precision Health

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is partnering with the U.S.’s four historically Black medical colleges (HBMCs) for genomics research, new methods of disease treatment and prevention, and improving precision health, particularly for people of color.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is partnering with the U.S.’s four historically Black medical colleges for genomics research, new methods of disease treatment and prevention, and improving precision health, particularly for people of color.

09/20/2022

GEHA Funds $1.5 Million Scholarship Fund to Address Lack of Diversity in Medicine

Twin brothers Ben and Andrew Jones are two of eight recipients of the inaugural Barbara Sheffield Medical Scholarship, established by GEHA Health in 2021 to address the lack of diversity in medicine in the U.S.

Ben and Andrew Jones are two of eight recipients of the inaugural Barbara Sheffield Medical Scholarship.