#Disparities

Sacharitha Bowers, MD 🇺🇸

SBowersMD

This week, our Dean @siusom put forth a powerful statement, that you can read here, as well as on the attached photo. https://www.siumed.edu/news/racisms-threat-public-health-message-dean.htmlI’d like to share a brief story on

Jennifer Brough

Jennifer_Brough

I know I'm not the only one with #endometriosis who has experienced massive gaps in care through GP or gynaecology consultant oversights, but I am TIRED of advocating for myself.

Michael S. Graham

msgwrites

THREAD: On ReparationsThere seem to be two main aspects to the conversation on reparations IDEOLOGY and ADMINISTRATION:1. Is this idea just and/or Biblical?2a. If yes to #1, who should receive

Children's HealthWatch

ChildrensHW

Our virtual #TownHall is starting now! We will be discussing the ways #COVID19 has disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including immigrant families, families with low-incomes, and communities of color.#WhatEquityLooksLike C

Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA

celinegounder

Why are POC dying from #COVID19 #coronavirus at higher rates? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8eDzI4MiYQ Infectious diseases magnify health disparities. As someone who's spent most of my career working in #HIV #AIDS & #TB

Tes

tes

The @CommonsEd is about to hold an accountability hearing with @NickGibbUK over next year's exams and the government's catch-up initiatives. Stay tuned for the latest updates #edselctte .@NickGibbUK says government

marion renault

MarionRenault

At first blush, this is a tech story. But it’s actually about healthcare disparities that disproportionally impact people of color, low-income folks, rural residents and the elderly — and how

Ross Tucker

Scienceofsport

This has been a common argument in the trans women in rugby debate. People have the idea that unless you *directly* study rugby AND show that TW cause injuries, it

Rebel💔 🏳️‍🌈🌎🌳🚴🏼🍉

RebelHeart529

"Professor Becker developed the "Gallagher Index Composite" for the Committee's study, comprised of the 'average of the Gallagher Indices for each province and territory, weighted by its number of seats."

eric schildge

eschildge

Why I support Elizabeth Warren’s education plan:I began my teaching career in the US by working for five years at a charter school in Boston. In that time, I came

Amanda Fischer

amandalfischer

A thread on the Fed's role in inequality & racial equity. I think this tweet (from a great reporter!) is indicative of a narrow conception of the Fed that misses

Carlos Osweda

COsweda

THREADYour feel-good video of the day.Congratulations on your landslide reelection, @realDonaldTrump.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A797Q19ORj0 So many great things!Calmly continuing to enjoy a night out. No masks. "I feel unsafe!&quo

Rewire News Group

RewireNewsGroup

UPDATE: Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. What does this mean for reproductive health, rights, and justice? Here’s a quick look at her record. THREAD: As California

𝓝atalie @ #SciWri20

LeiaShotFirst

It's day two of #SciWri20 and I'm fangirling a bit because look at this lineup for our first session #EmergingDisease:@apoorva_nyc @edyong209 @mayadusenbery @davidtuller1 @julierehmeyer https://twitter.com/ScienceWriters/status/1318

Shawn Lassiter

ShawnLassiterTX

THREAD My name is Shawn Lassiter and I need your help. I’m running in a special election for congress in 23 days. Here is a about being black; about science,

Zach Ward

EconZach

As an economic historian, I can’t help but think about the incredible persistence of racial disparities. But I am hopeful that recent events will lead to a turning point. To