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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Language shouldn't be a barrier to mental health care. A recent study found that only 5.6% of U.S. mental health facilities offered services in at least one Asian language in 2024, underscoring the importance of expanding language access to advance mental health equity. buff.ly/RJNKEq4

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A recent study found that workplace culture and institutional practices influence whether diverse mental health professionals are able to thrive, highlighting the importance of creating supportive workplace environments—not just recruiting a diverse workforce. Read more: buff.ly/nKUwgju

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Behavioral health care should reflect the communities it serves. A recent commentary argues that a more representative behavioral health workforce can improve access to culturally responsive care and advance health equity. Read more: buff.ly/UJFm9Kt

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Black resident physicians face higher disciplinary rates during residency training. A recent study found that these disparities remained even after accounting for gender, specialty, and early-life socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for more equitable training environments. buff.ly/zKAXph2

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Everyday discrimination can affect adolescent mental health the same day. A recent study found that discrimination was associated with same-day increases in depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms among adolescents. buff.ly/tKd7LU8

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A recent policy review argues that improving mental health equity will require both community-driven efforts and policy reforms that address barriers to care. Read more: buff.ly/JOkJaBL

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A recent BMC Public Health study found that overlapping social and structural conditions influence mental health outcomes, highlighting the need for approaches that address the root causes of inequities. buff.ly/ZjJ8hkV

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What does equitable global health look like in a changing world? Join us on July 28 at 4:30 PM EDT for Beyond Borders as leaders in medicine and global health explore what's next. Register: buff.ly/BNGTL1x

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A study in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic individuals lived farther from neurologists and primary care physicians than other racial and ethnic groups. Read more: buff.ly/jVvGJIR

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Expanding access is only the beginning. A 2025 study found that Medicaid expansion increased PrEP use, but racial and ethnic inequities in access persisted. Read more: buff.ly/GHopxcG

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Representation matters. A 2025 study found that many Black women had little awareness of PrEP, highlighting the need for HIV prevention efforts that reach and reflect all communities. Read more: buff.ly/PT7qmNr

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A recent study found that Black and Hispanic patients with dementia were less likely to receive hospice care and more likely to experience intensive end-of-life interventions than White patients. Read more: buff.ly/brluiZn

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A 2025 study found that Black adults had nearly 2.9 times higher odds of developing dementia compared with White adults. Researchers found that factors across the life course—including education, wealth, healthcare access, stroke, and physical activity—help shape brain health. buff.ly/GNpPuxM

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A new qualitative study in the American Journal of Men’s Health found that many Black men described pressure to appear strong and emotionally restrained, even while experiencing psychological distress. Read More: buff.ly/Pprz8pm

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Join Community Connect on June 23 and help shape the next chapter of the Green Book for Health movement. Open to all. First 12 participants receive a $25 thank-you incentive. Register: buff.ly/ACZtuEW

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

According to the American Cancer Society's 2025 report, profound inequities in prostate cancer outcomes remain. Black men continue to bear the greatest burden, underscoring the importance of early detection and equitable access to high-quality care. buff.ly/WwC90dB

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A new KFF analysis examines how recent executive actions may affect healthcare access and protections for LGBTQ+ communities and highlights concerns about misinformation surrounding gender-affirming care. Source: Dawson & Kates, KFF buff.ly/UDDULWa

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Patients deserve care that respects who they are. A recent study in The Oncologist found that discrimination and fear of mistreatment continue to shape cancer care experiences for LGBTQ+ patients. Source: Insalaco et al. (The Oncologist) buff.ly/tKEvqEr

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A new study of 3,500+ LGBT cancer survivors found significant barriers to post-diagnosis care, including discrimination, cost-related delays, chronic stress, and social support gaps. Cancer survivorship is not experienced equally. Source: Brown-Savita & Jabson Tree, Cancers (2026) buff.ly/smBR3oO

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join the Youth Justice & Opportunities Coalition on June 16 for a discussion on the public health impacts of youth incarceration and pathways toward healing and equity. Register: buff.ly/Tvsx8M4

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join NYC CORE on June 1 for a conversation on HIV, health equity, healthcare access, and the ongoing impact of HIV on Black and Latino communities. Featuring community advocates, healthcare professionals, and the latest HIV surveillance data from NYC. Register: buff.ly/OPY0zyg

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A recent Balls & Strikes article raises important questions about representation in medicine and what it means for health equity. When healthcare systems reflect the communities they serve, patients are more likely to feel heard, respected, and understood. buff.ly/52I2oay

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

More than two-thirds of people believe at least one false or unproven health claim, according to the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report. A recent Nature article examines the growing spread of health misinformation and declining trust in scientific evidence. Read more: buff.ly/XSLUKjR

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New research published in Nature suggests that standard clinical testing may miss high-risk breast cancer tumors in Black women, contributing to inequitable outcomes in care. Read the study by Sonya Rein et al.: buff.ly/nXX0ax4

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our May Social Medicine Rounds explores NYC’s new report on racial wealth and health inequities and how structural racism shapes outcomes across generations. Join us May 19, 4:30 PM ET Link in bio to register

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New KFF data shows uninsured rates are rising again after years of decline. Nearly 1 in 10 people under 65 are uninsured, with 62% citing cost as the main barrier. Nearly 4 in 10 delay or skip care due to cost. Read more: buff.ly/QqwINDq

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In honor of Women’s Health Week, we’re highlighting Listen to Me, a film documenting the experiences of Black OB/GYNs in Washington, D.C. Even with medical expertise, they faced life-threatening complications during their own pregnancies. Learn about the documentary: buff.ly/geFDkjp

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A new Mother Jones interview highlights how the U.S. maternal health crisis affects even the wealthiest Black Americans. Black women with a college degree are still more likely to experience severe maternal complications than white women who did not finish high school. Read more: buff.ly/G5h6j0E

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Behind every moment of care are people choosing to show up—every day. During National Nurses Week (May 6–12), we’re recognizing the individuals who support patients and families through uncertainty and continue to carry so much of the system on their shoulders. #HappyNursesWeek

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This week, we’re thinking about the people behind the care. During National Nurses Week (May 6–12), we’re recognizing the many roles nurses carry—caregivers, advocates, support systems, and more. Appreciation matters. But building a system that truly supports nurses matters just as much.

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Nurses make care possible. They show up in the moments that matter most and support patients and families through uncertainty. Supporting nurses means more than appreciation. It means real investment in their work and wellbeing. Take a moment to thank a nurse who has made a difference.

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Rural health funding may not be reaching the communities with the greatest need. A JAMA study found that states with lower rural death rates received more funding per resident than those with higher death rates. How “need” is defined shapes access. JAMA (Chatterjee et al.)

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

66% of U.S. adults worry about affording healthcare. Costs rank higher than food, utilities, and housing. Concern is consistent across political groups. KFF Health Tracking Poll (Schumacher et al.)

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

April 28 • 4:30 PM ET Beyond the Needle: Building Trust Around Vaccine Hesitancy An honest conversation on rebuilding trust, shaped by lived experience, systemic harm, and real strategies for engaging with care. 🔗 Link in bio

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

66% of U.S. adults worry about affording healthcare. Costs rank higher than food, utilities, and housing. Concern is consistent across political groups. KFF Health Tracking Poll (Schumacher et al.)

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Enhanced ACA subsidies increased enrollment: +20.7% among Non-Hispanic Black individuals +10.1% among Hispanic individuals Lower premiums improved access, especially for historically underserved groups. Johns Hopkins (Jacobs et al.)

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Have you registered for the next Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) workshop yet? TILM equips you with the tools, language, and support to move through those environments with clarity and confidence. 🗓 April 14 | 6–7:15 PM ET 🔗 Link in bio or visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

🗓 Join us for the next Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) workshop April 14 | 6–7:15 PM ET TILM offers strategies grounded in real experiences to help physicians of color move through complex environments with clarity and support. 🔗 Link in bio or visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A study of 1,000 U.S. adults found people resonate more with “health equity” than “health equality.” Language that is collective and action-oriented is more effective. In a Penn Medicine Q&A, Dr. Samantha Wang notes that words don’t replace action, but they do shape trust and connection.

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today at 6PM ET is the Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) workshop. TILM offers the support, community, and practical tools to help physicians of color navigate complex systems with clarity and confidence. 🔗 Link in bio or visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

TILM provides the support, community, and tools physicians of color need to navigate complex systems with clarity and confidence. Now is your opportunity to be part of that space! 🔗 Link in bio or visit buff.ly/j0UkJrv

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) creates room for connection, reflection, and support rooted in shared experience. 🗓 Join us for the next workshop April 14 | 6–7:15 PM ET 🔗 Link in bio or visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Support matters. Community matters. Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) creates space for physicians of color to connect, share experiences, and build something that lasts beyond training. 🗓 Join us for the next workshop April 14 | 6–7:15 PM ET 🔗 Link in bio or visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Thriving in the Last Mile (TILM) creates space for physicians of color to feel seen, supported, and connected through shared experience. 🗓 Join us for the next workshop April 14 | 6–7:15 PM ET 🔗 For more information or to register, visit thrivinginthelastmile.com

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Physicians of color navigating difficult or unsafe situations at work deserve support. The TILM workshop offers tools and community to help. 🗓 April 14 at 6 PM EST Register below! buff.ly/Q8lLXdq

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Featured in STAT News. Structural competency, which helps doctors understand how systems shape patient health, is being removed from training standards. As Dr. Stella Safo notes, that is concerning. Because care does not stop at the exam room. 🔗 buff.ly/KgJUPDh

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A new umbrella review examines the burden & disparities of postpartum hemorrhage globally. Key risk factors include maternal age, limited access to antenatal care, obstetric complications, & rural residence, highlighting how access and context shape maternal outcomes. Read more: buff.ly/8p4kyGd

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A recent review examines the role of implicit bias in healthcare delivery & the effectiveness of strategies designed to reduce it. Overall findings were mixed, but stereotype replacement and meaningful intergroup contact consistently showed measurable positive effects. buff.ly/kzGOlSZ

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Read Dr. Stella Safo (@ammahstarr.bsky.social)’s latest article in Positively Aware on why advocacy matters now more than ever -- and how patients living with HIV/AIDS can advocate for themselves in these turbulent times: buff.ly/bcONxxp

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justequity.bsky.social @justequity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🗓️ TODAY, Feb 24, 2026 @ 4:30 PM ET 🗓️ Don't miss our next #SocialMedicine Rounds: Reimagining Public Health in a Turbulent Time Register here: buff.ly/P8gLHCC 🧵 1/

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