Health equity can sometimes be discussed in terms of access, but at its core, it is a social justice issue. It reflects who ...

Mental health inequities may not only harm individuals but also hinder economic prosperity. A new Deloitte analysis projects mental health inequities could total about $478 billion in avoidable costs ...

This story is part of a series on health inequities in the United States and their impact on length of life. These articles will focus specifically on factors related to poverty, race, and geography.

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Lots of people in this country don’t have access to quality medical care or mental health care. And those inequities are expensive for society. According to a new report from Deloitte and the Meharry ...

Organizations like the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation have made it their mission to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs in hopes of someday reducing the number of children who die from ...

Two new studies and an accompanying short film have described the experiences of racially minoritized groups with physical and mental health conditions during the pandemic, depicting the inequalities ...

The concept of digital inequality presented in the report goes beyond internet access. It's not just about who can connect, ...

“There are things more important than our discomfort, and there are things that are more important than even our fear—inclusion is more important,” said Erica Marsh, MD, MSCI. “Our care of our ...

The U.S. is spending about $477.5 billion annually in unnecessary expenses related to mental health inequities, according to a recent report from Deloitte and the Meharry School of Global Health. If ...

Rochester’s Excellus “Rise” pilot graduates a new doula cohort as the Finger Lakes faces maternal mortality rates about 60% above the state average, aiming to narrow Black maternal and infant health ...