Dr. Uche Blackstock: Advancing Health Equity in Medicine

Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency medicine physician, author, and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, is helping healthcare organizations integrate equity into their leadership strategies and patient care.

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Dash-style Diet Helps Control Blood Glucose

A study published in Nature Medicine reports that a modified DASH diet, known as DASH for Diabetes (DASH4D), improved blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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CDC Releases Community Engagement Collection

The Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) journal, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has released a new collection highlighting the role of community engagement in advancing population health.

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NASOMH Annual Meeting

Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health (NASOMH)—a premier opportunity to connect, collaborate, and cultivate strategies to eliminate health disparities and promote equity across the nation.

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SUPPORTING YOUTH HEALTH IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

The CDC Foundation is expanding its Teens Linked to Care (TLC) program to enhance youth health and well-being in rural areas of Georgia, Indiana, and Kentucky. Supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, this three-year initiative aims to prevent substance misuse and promote mental wellness among teens aged 13 to 19.

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A NEW STUDY EXPLORES MATERNAL AGE AND BIRTH SPACING IN RELATION TO PRETERM BIRTH RISK

A recent study suggests that the standard recommendation for birth spacing, waiting at least 18 months between pregnancies, may not be appropriate for everyone. Preliminary findings indicate that individuals over 30 years old who have shorter intervals between pregnancies might face a lower risk of preterm birth than previously thought. This could imply that older mothers with a recent live birth may not need to wait as long before attempting another pregnancy.

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