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Cancer Affects Communities of Color Differently; How Providing Information on Prevention Can Help Level the Playing Field
Myeloma is just one example of a cancer that disproportionately impacts communities of color. Black Americans are twice as likely to have the precursor condition, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) than are white Americans.
Learn MoreImproving Diversity in the Medical Community Key to Increasing Trust Among Black Patients
Having a doctor with the same racial background builds trust, and makes patients more likely to comply with medical advice, follow through with recommended screenings, and take their prescribed medications.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic Reinforces the Need to Care for Your Mental Health
Fear of being perceived as weak or unable to do their jobs has created a stigma that prevents many physicians from accessing the mental health care they need. Inadequate treatment may be one reason why the risk for suicide is so much higher among doctors than it is in the general population.
Learn MoreAddressing Work-Life Balance Essential for Doctors’ Mental Health
More than half of physicians surveyed say they've struggled to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
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