‘Helpful, Powerful, Kind’ Palliative Care
Header photo credit: Brittany Dunbar “At its heart, our work is about really, truly seeing people.” Rebecca Wright, PhD, BSC (Hons), RN...
Research | 10/27/23
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I CANNOT REST
By: Nia Adimu-Ceja Josiah, BA “Imini emnandi kuwe Ella Fundi.“ – Ella Baker (translated: We who believe in freedom cannot rest until...
On the Pulse | 06/18/20
Who’s Caring for Black Nurses? We Challenge Our Colleagues to be Allies
By: Dr. Patty Wilson, Dr. Shaquita Starks & Dr. Frieda Hopkins Outlaw Black people are disproportionately dying from COVID-19 and...
On the Pulse | 06/12/20
Is Race Really a Risk Factor?
My grandfather, a 75-year-old African American man, visited his primary care provider for his yearly checkup. The provider said, “You are...
On the Pulse | 02/26/20
The Power of WE
An Homage to Black Professionals in Health Care—Black Representation Matters “Paging Dr. Cheryl Burrus room 1, Dr. Nneka Davis room 2,...
On the Pulse | 02/24/20
Black. Baltimore. HIV.
“You have to factor in the historical path it took to get us to where we are in the HIV epidemic in Baltimore, including unequal...
On the Pulse | 02/07/19
We Need to Protect Black Moms
By: Helena Addison In the first hour of my OB clinical rotation, I held up a woman’s legs as she gave birth vaginally. The OB/GYN stood...
On the Pulse | 12/17/18
The Threeness: A Black, Gay Man in America
By: Dr. Derek Dangerfield When I visit the doctor’s office, it’s hard to decide if I should be “Derek” the patient seeking health...
On the Pulse | 06/26/18
Faith in Cancer Care
If African-American cancer patients believe that God works through their care providers, their...
Research | 11/25/14
