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Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

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Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even though Black people may be more likely to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center, those who need the specialty care are still more likely to receive it at a hospital with fewer resources. And this can hurt their … Read more

‘Race Gap’ in Heart Health Has Changed Little in 20 Years

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‘Race Gap’ in Heart Health Has Changed Little in 20 Years

By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black Americans who live in rural areas are two to three times more likely to die from diabetes and high blood pressure compared with white rural folks, and this gap hasn’t changed much over the last 20 years, new research shows. The study spanned … Read more