When most people think about racism, they probably think of racial slurs, hate crimes, or other overtly racist actions. There are, however, other less obvious yet ultimately even more destructive forms of racism. Structural and systemic racism are often invisible—at least to those who are not its victims. This article […]
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Walensky Says CDC Is ‘Pivoting The Language’ On Vaccination Definitions
While those who has completed their original covid vaccine protocol will still be defined as “fully vaccinated,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says the agency will start emphasizing the need to be “up to date” with a booster shot. Walensky also spoke about the state of the U.S. public health system […]
Health equity vs. health equality: Definitions, examples, and more
Health equity and health equality both aim to improve outcomes and increase access to services, especially for underserved populations and marginalized groups. That said, they are distinct approaches and theories that can lead to very different outcomes. Health equality means giving everyone the same opportunities, care, and services. A doctor […]