cmaadmin (HEAL)DisparitiesBlack People Continue to Lag Behind in COVID VaccinationsBlack people in the city of Philadelphia, the nation’s largest predominantly Black county, are lagging far behind white people when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, the Washington Post reports. Read MoreJune 28, 2021Other NewsChildhood BMI May Influence Poorer Health Outcomes in AdulthoodA high body mass index (BMI) during adolescence is a significant risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, early heart attack and overall poorer health for young adults, regardless of BMI in adulthood, according to a research letter published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. BMI is calculated based on weight and height. […]June 21, 2021Other NewsIn Health Care, More Money is Being Spent on Patients’ Social Needs. Is It Working?When doctors at a primary care clinic in Philadelphia noticed many of its poorest patients were failing to show up for appointments, they hoped giving out free rides would help. But the one-time complimentary ride didn’t reduce these patients’ 36% no-show rate at the University of Pennsylvania Health System clinics. Read MoreJune 21, 2021Other NewsGift to College Helps Remove Barriers to Health Care EmploymentA new scholarship program aims to increase the diversity of the student body at Carolinas College and to remove barriers for underrepresented students who may have a desire to work in health care professions. Atrium Health Foundation has received a commitment from Charlotte business executives Todd and Janelle Collins to establish the program at Carolinas […]June 21, 2021Other NewsGrand Valley State University Opens New DeVos Health CenterThe Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on Grand Valley State University’s Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids is now open to students. “This building’s mission is focused on preparing future practitioners to work together — in partnership — in a clinical setting for the benefit of the patient,” Daniel and Pamella DeVos […]June 21, 2021Mental HealthWebster University Awarded Federal Grant to Address Mental Health NeedsWebster University is using a $1 million federal grant to identify and treat the mental health needs of immigrants and those in underserved communities. The university will partner with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health and various community health organizations, including St. Patrick Center and Queen of Peace Center. Read MoreJune 21, 2021Other NewsAlbion College Offering Free Tuition for COVID-19 Vaccination at Select ClinicsMiddle and high school students who get a COVID-19 vaccination at three public clinics will be entered to win one year of free tuition at Albion College. Albion College has partnered with the Albion Health Care Alliance, the Battle Creek Family YMCA, the Calhoun County Public Health Department and Marshall Public Schools to organize the […]June 21, 2021DisparitiesStudy Names Temple University Hospital the Most Racially Inclusive in Pa.; Many Urban Hospital Markets Lag BehindThe Lown Institute, a nonpartisan health care think tank based in Boston, has ranked Temple University Hospital the most racially inclusive hospital in Pennsylvania and the 13th most racially inclusive hospital in the United States. The 700-bed hospital in the heart of North Philadelphia is the major education and teaching center for the Lewis Katz School […]June 21, 2021Other NewsRhodes College to Charge Health Fee for Unvaccinated StudentsRhodes College has plans to make unvaccinated students cough up a little more money each semester for a health and safety fee. The college says the $1,500 fee will cover the costs of mandatory COVID-19 testing. Read MoreJune 14, 2021Other NewsKentucky Community and Technical Colleges Freeze TuitionThe Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Board of Regents voted Friday to keep tuition flat for the coming year. “The pandemic has taken a toll on our students who’ve been affected in numerous ways, including job loss,” Board Chair Gail Henson said in a news release. “The board wanted to help students, and we […]June 14, 2021Previous PagePage 4 of 309Next Page