Extreme Weather Is Taking a Toll on Human Health

More than three in four people in the U.S. say they have experienced a severe weather event in the past five years, according to a recent poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Of those respondents, 24% said they experienced health problems and 17% said they experienced […]

How Racism Has Decreased Black Life Expectancy in Buffalo

Dr. LaVonne Ansari says more dollars and more Black counselors are the immediate needs in East Buffalo, New York.  A white supremacist murdered ten people and wounded three others in a Tops Friendly Market on May 14. The Department of Homeland Security defines mass shootings as having a random selection of victims; however, the shooter […]

Why a Pharmacist May Be the Best-Kept Secret on a Health Care Team

Unbeknownst to some, doctors of pharmacy are responsible for more than medications. Their accessibility to patients – they’re often right there when patients pick up medications, and can meet with patients more frequently and for longer than many medical doctors – has created a pathway for health care teams to develop relationships, support efficient medication […]

Nurses of Color Are Underrepresented – with Serious Consequences. This Organization Is Working to Change That.

When Jennifer Coleman attended her first National Black Nurses Association Conference, she felt a newfound sense of belonging. There were nurses who looked just like her, in prominent professional roles, with long lists of professional accolades.  “That left an impression on me,” Coleman said about the Black nurses she met at the conference. “I felt […]