Healthcare — Writing

Organs aren’t “harvested” or “kept on ice.” But countering mistrust and misinformation in the Black community isn’t easy.

Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.

These trusted programs offer financial assistance and mental health support for Black people who need an organ transplant.

For years doctors relied on a race-based medical calculation that kept Black patients from accessing life-saving kidney transplants.

The Cruelest Kind of Heartbreak

Trump’s tax cuts will make getting a heart transplant even harder for Black patients who already struggle to maintain Medicaid coverage.

More than a dozen senators questioned the HHS secretary in a contentious hearing on vaccines, chronic disease claims, and health care cuts.

Katrina at 20: Race, Wealth, and Recovery

Black residents in New Orleans were severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina. 20 years on, here’s what the data shows.

In the last two years, drug overdose deaths have declined by about 10% nationally. But Black Americans are still dying at alarming rates.

It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s five areas the U.S. health system is improving in its care for Black birthing people.

The Truth About Black America’s HIV Crisis

When Black Americans seek preventive care, there is still a level of advocacy and education needed. Here’s how to navigate common screenings.

What does the data say about the health of Black children across the country? Here’s what needs to change to improve health outcomes.