Institute for Health Equity Research

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May 01, 2023
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The inaugural Hope in Harlem Conference & Wellness Street Fair held on Saturday, May 13, was featured in Harlem World Magazine.

The inaugural Hope in Harlem Conference & Wellness Street Fair held on Saturday, May 13, was featured in Harlem World Magazine.

Read as they discuss "Hope In Harlem Highlights The Importance Of Mental Health Care In Harlem"

Mar 31, 2023
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Dr. Louisa Holaday on why women living in neighborhoods with high rates of incarceration can face an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes

Dr. Louisa Holaday on why women living in neighborhoods with high rates of incarceration can face an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes

Read the U.S. News article, "From Prison to Preterm Birth"

Mar 01, 2023
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Drs. Kirk Campbell and Dinushika Mohottige were two of the featured discussion leaders National Kidney Foundations talk

Drs. Kirk Campbell and Dinushika Mohottige were two of the featured discussion leaders National Kidney Foundations talk

Watch as they discuss “What Black New Yorkers Need to Know About Kidney Health”

Feb 28, 2023
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Dr. Dinushika Mohottige on factors that may contribute to prevalent racial and ethnic disparities in ADPKD outcomes

Dr. Dinushika Mohottige on factors that may contribute to prevalent racial and ethnic disparities in ADPKD outcomes

Read the Q&A on MedPage Today

Feb 08, 2023
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IHER’s Mental Health Equity Research Group featured on Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s blog

IHER’s Mental Health Equity Research Group featured on Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s blog

Read as they discuss "Fostering Health Equity in the Black Community"

Feb 07, 2023
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Dr. Louisa Holaday was recently on the Health Affairs podcast, A Health Podyssey, and discussed building an equitable physician workforce

Dr. Louisa Holaday was recently on the Health Affairs podcast, A Health Podyssey, and discussed building an equitable physician workforce

Listen as they discuss “Building an Equitable Physician Workforce

Jun 28, 2022
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Dr. Carol Horowitz participates in the Atlantic’s event, The Next Scientific Revolution

Dr. Carol Horowitz participates in the Atlantic’s event, The Next Scientific Revolution

Watch as she discusses the role of artificial intelligence in health equity progress.

Apr 26, 2022
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Hip Hop Public Health launches “Community Immunity” during World Immunization Week

Hip Hop Public Health launches “Community Immunity” during World Immunization Week

The national nonprofit organization Hip Hop Public Health announced its eighth installment of its Community Immunity rap anthology to promote COVID-19 vaccine coverage in communities of color.

Mar 02, 2022
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Can a community-based approach to genetic testing reduce chronic kidney disease in African Americans?

Can a community-based approach to genetic testing reduce chronic kidney disease in African Americans?

A Mount Sinai study saw drops in blood pressure levels for hypertensive patients supporting more research and community involvement.

Jan 13, 2022
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Doctors ponder if transgender teens need therapy before hormones

Doctors ponder if transgender teens need therapy before hormones

Doctors are split over new guidelines suggesting teens undergo mental health screenings before receiving hormones.

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