Institute for Health Equity Research

Our mission is to examine the causes and magnitude of health and health care disparities affecting nonwhite, low-income, immigrant, uninsured, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable populations across all ages, abilities, and genders in order to devise, test, and implement innovative solutions to eliminate disparities in health while fostering long-term collaborations with community organizations and policymakers.

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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

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?

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

Dec 17, 2021
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Mount Sinai collaborates with Black churches to address mental health

Mount Sinai expanded its services to local Black churches to reduce the stigma of mental health.

Oct 14, 2021
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Vaccine unity: “Let’s do this together”

How the New York Common Food Pantry is encouraging immunizations among the community it serves.

Jun 10, 2021
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An emergency room doctor discusses her pathway to serving trafficked individuals within health care

Makini Chisolm-Straker, MD, shares how she is educating her colleagues around care for trafficked individuals.

Aug 21, 2021
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Why the sciences have historically left people of color behind

How Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement could mark a turning point in health care.

Jun 24, 2021
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The American Medical Association pushes for diversity in the physician workforce

The new policy adopted by the American Medical Association is to increase minority representation amongst physicians.

Jun 20, 2021
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A tale of two NYC ZIP codes

Explore the differences between two neighborhoods in NYC and their varying vaccination rates.

Apr 13, 2021
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LATiNAS, a monthly magazine, explores the latest in skincare and health care

Learn more about the latest in organic cosmetics and vaccine hesitancy among the Latinx community.

Jun 21, 2022
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Rising above the health toll of racism

Racism negatively affects the lives of millions of people. We address these issues and discuss ways to rise above them.

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