In moments of doubt, there are few better comforts than being able to turn to a knowledgeable, experienced, supportive mentor. In nursing, that relationship truly makes a difference. These are the results of Project DIVERSITY, an IRB-approved study that successfully […]
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In recent years much research has been done outlining the health care disparities that exist between minority populations and the Caucasian majority. Now it’s time to do something about those inequalities by testing solutions and putting interventions in place. This
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In June 2001, President Bush launched the HealthierUS Initiative to help improve the health and wellness of all Americans by focusing on four key areas: physical activity, preventive screenings, balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices (such as quitting smoking). Since
Federal Community Grants Program Takes Steps to Improve Minority Health Read More »
Rosemarie Jeanpierre remembers the cruel comments as if she heard them yesterday. She was riding a crowded bus to work in Los Angeles when a perfect stranger got on and said, “move over, fatso,” as they all jostled for more
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Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail, RN (1903-1981) was a nursing pioneer whose life was filled with groundbreaking accomplishments. And even after her death, she continues to make history: On July 1, she became the first American Indian nurse to be inducted
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In the 20 years since the Office of Minority Health was created, how much progress has really been made in narrowing the gap of unequal health outcomes between minority and majority Americans? While improvements–or lack thereof–in areas like health care
Good News and Bad News: Some Health Disparities Shrinking, Others Growing Read More »
You’ve decided on a career in allied health, but how do you get from where you are now to the career or your dreams? Figuring out where you’re headed is a great start, but it is only the beginning. Now
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America is a graying society. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 35 million people in this country are age 65 and older, and there are 9.2 million Americans age 80 or older. These numbers are expected to rise dramatically over
Earlier this year, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia seemed to be everywhere. She’s the first woman in 17 years to lead the Office of Minority Health, and she was on the media circuit promoting Minority Health Month in April and the
Health Disparities: The Beginning of the End Read More »
A love of nature and the importance of living a simple, natural life are the basis of Hinduism, a faith that originated in India and is generally acknowledged to be the world’s oldest and third largest religion. Like Buddhism, the
Hindu Dietary Practices: Feeding the Body, Mind and Soul Read More »
