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Posted inOpinion
Why isn’t America working the way it’s supposed to?
American politics is becoming increasingly polarized and misgoverned, with prosecutors criminalizing politics.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Arise Medical and Wellness
Dr. Nana Wilmot-DeSouza is the owner of Arise Medical and Wellness, a practice specializing in primary care and immigration health services.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Increasing access to health care is good for everyone
Without proper access to affordable and available health care, many individuals and families suffer from a range of acute and chronic illnesses that can lead to serious health issues and even death.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MN election brings clarity to future of abortion policy
Following this summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn federal protections, Minnesota became a ;safe-haven’ state for abortion care after a number of surrounding states sought to enact bans.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Physicians and implicit bias
Cultural stereotypes may not be consciously endorsed, but their mere existence influences how information about an individual is processed.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Biden readies pen after Congress passes historic climate, health care bill
It’s expected that Biden will sign the bill early next week, keeping alive an impressive string of legislative victories Democrats hope will translate into big midterm wins.
Posted inNational, News
Biden proposes eliminating ‘family glitch’ in Affordable Care Act
Under the President’s plan, families would receive tax credits if the cost of their coverage exceeds more than 10 percent of their incomes.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Many health organizations have committed to ending disparate care—we must hold them accountable
‘It has been proven in study after study that the experience of racism has very real health effects, and it affects the quality of health care you receive.’
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Black Tech founders want to change the culture of health care, one click at a time
‘I didn’t see anyone building anything to empower us.’
Posted inHealth + Wellness, Local & State, News
MNsure to open special enrollment period from Feb. 16-May 17
MNSure announced on Wednesday the opening of a three-month special enrollment period to help any Minnesotan not currently enrolled to secure health insurance coverage.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Buoyed by district support, Omar takes on broken health care
Congressman Ilhan Omar enjoyed a warm welcome home to discuss health care at a town hall at Sabathani Community in South Minneapolis.
Posted inOpinion
Kavanaugh confirmation a disservice to America
In the weeks since then, the basis for my concern has been confirmed. Senate Republicans used raw power to rush an unfit nominee onto the Supreme Court when the American people have more questions than answers about Judge Kavanaugh’s suitability to serve.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Center approaches Black mental health through racial, cultural lens
Atum Azzahir said earlier this year on a mental health panel at a Minnesota Public Radio-sponsored event that systemic racism “and the pain and suffering that cause trauma” among Blacks and other people of color should be taken into account by healthcare professionals when dealing with mental health concerns.
Posted inOpinion
Obamacare not a Black thing, Whites primary beneficiaries
Donald Trump’s obsession with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, major media, his ego and election fraud is interfering with his ability to govern as president of the United States and the leader of the free world. His current passion is repealing Obamacare. Barack Obama Surrounded by children ages seven to 18, Trump unleashed a blistering critique […]
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Governor calls proposed GOP bill ‘devastating…obscene…shameful’
By now, most Americans have heard that President Donald Trump plans “massive cuts” to Medicaid, which is part of the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) provides better healthcare security for millions of citizens with comprehensive health insurance reform. It expands Medicaid coverage to millions of low-income families and disabled Americans. If passed, […]
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Many still nervous after failed repeal of Obamacare
With President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers signaling that they may make another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, supporters of the landmark healthcare legislation have had little time to enjoy the earlier failure of the GOP bill. “We dodged a major bullet, but there’s quite a lot to be worried […]
Posted inOpinion
Get rid of the insurance companies
Last week, the big drama was about “Trumpcare.” It was defeated by the president’s own party. He said move on and let the ACA ex- (or maybe im-) plode. Some talk about a bi-partisan approach to a “fix.” I strongly disagree. I see this as a golden moment to structure a real, effective healthcare system based […]