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    Mental Health Disparities in the Black Community

    December 1, 2021

    While many health disparities are recognized as physical conditions, mental health is also a prevalent disparity for some. Learn more. Read More

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    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness

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    While many health disparities are recognized as physical conditions, mental health is also a prevalent disparity for some. Learn more.
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    Health Disparities Q&A With Diego Chaves Gnecco, MD, MPH

    November 17, 2021

    Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is the director and founder of Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children), western Pennsylvania's first pediatric bilingual and bicultural community clinic. Read More

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    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A

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    Health Disparities Q&A with Sharee Livingston, DO

    August 5, 2021

    Sharee Livingston, DO, is chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UPMC Lititz in Lancaster County, Pa., and a member of the hospital's board of trustees. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

    Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A

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