How Inequity Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System
People eligible for the coronavirus vaccine are running up against barriers that are designed into the very systems meant to serve those most at risk of dying of the disease.
Breaking Barriers to Pain Treatment
Women in pain are less likely to be fully treated for their symptoms. More groups are working toward equity.
The Price of Period Poverty
Too many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products
Trans Day of Visibility Offers Chance for Community to Stand in Solidarity and Support
The pandemic has made it difficult for trans people to support one another in person, or celebrate important physical changes with friends
For Millions of Americans Enduring Chronic Pain, Support Is Overdue
It's time to implement the SUPPORT Act
Fast Facts: 10 Things to Know About Women and Chronic Pain
Why women suffer more from chronic pain
Living With a Disability Is Very Expensive – Even With Government Assistance
For 20 million working-age adults living with disabilities in the U.S., it takes more money to make ends meet because of the additional expenses they face every day
The Pandemic and The Pulpit
Black faith leaders are working to raise awareness about Covid-19 infections and vaccines, one sermon at a time
Many Black Americans Aren’t Rushing To Get the Covid-19 Vaccine — A Long History of Medical Abuse Suggests Why
Black people are acutely aware of the history of racism in the medical establishment, and the ways it persists today
People Over 75 Are First in Line to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19. The Average Black Person Here Doesn’t Live That Long.
Prioritizing by age might seem like an obvious choice, but it ignores the fact that a smaller share of Black people reach the age of 75 than white people.
The Connection Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Women's Health
Type 2 diabetes greatly increases your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, and the two share many risk factors. Luckily, you can make changes to lower your risk for both.
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