Patients with disabilities report lower satisfaction in health care interactions, particularly in understanding complex information and feeling respected. Disparities exist in perceived respect and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- In the U.S., certain populations shoulder a disproportionate burden of disease and death across a range of health conditions. Black adults are more likely than people from ...

Diabetes is now an epidemic, with 38.4 million people in America living with the condition and well over a quarter of the country (97.6 million) classified as having prediabetes. And like most public ...

In Northampton, a doctor works to make medical visits inclusive and gender affirming from the get-go. A psychiatric hospital in Holyoke is exploring religious and cultural stigmas surrounding mental ...

Michael Maron joined Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center as CFO in 1987, rising through the leadership ranks to become CEO in 1996. Mr. Maron is on the board of the Commerce and Industry ...

Renacer program offers culturally tailored support to Latino cancer survivors, addressing barriers like language and cultural unfamiliarity to improve healthcare access and trust. Community ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diversity in health care is critical as our communities become more diverse in race, ethnicity and culture. A ...

The ability to function effectively in intercultural settings has been termed "cultural intelligence"—and it is often ...

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Vasundhara Kalasapudi, known as Dr. K, a psychiatrist specializing in geriatrics, lost her father to ...