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NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 3

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD), with the support of its NIH Institute/Center partners, hosts the first NIH Research Summit on The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities.

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 3

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 2

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 2

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 2

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 1

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 1

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities - Day 1

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Today's Topics in Health Disparities - Are Health Disparities Back on the National Agenda?

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

During the webcast, expert panelists take a closer look at what types of policies and initiatives could emerge over the next few years. They also examine how the new administration might prioritize efforts to eliminate health disparities in the future.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - Race and Genetics: The Future of Personalized Medicine

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Panelists discuss the potential of race-based medical solutions for improving healthcare and reducing racial/ethnic health disparities.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - State Initiatives to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

This Kaiser Family Foundation webcast takes a closer look at current state-based efforts to improve access to care and outcomes for minority populations.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - Immigration and Health Care: What are the Policy Choices?

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation hosts a webcast discussion on the influence that immigration policies have on federal and state decisions about access to health care and coverage. The panel focuses on questions such as: How is the immigrant population defined in the U.S.? What are the health coverage and access to care challenges facing legal and undocumented immigrants? How have states, local governments and health providers differed in their approaches to addressing the health care needs of recent immigrants? What impact will these decisions have on racial/ethnic health disparities?

Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ

info@kaisernetwork.org — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Download and listen to this week's entire CQ Report on your computer or MP3 player. Not sure how? Learn more about podcasts.

Why So Many Americans Are Sicker and Die Younger than Others?

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMT

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launches a non-partisan Commission to identify and recommend practical solutions to eliminate health disparities and improve health for all Americans.

From the Journals: Interview with Patricia Documét

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved is marking Black History Month with the publication of its February issue. Among the many articles is one that reports on a study exploring why low-income and minority women are less likely than other women to be screened for breast and cervical cancer at an early stage in the cancer's growth. Patricia Isabel Documet, M.D., Ph.D., the lead researcher, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh. She is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - What Are the Current Federal Legislative Efforts to Address Health Disparities between Racial and Ethnic Groups? - Part II

info@kaisernetwork.org — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:00:00 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation hosts a discussion on current federal legislative efforts to address health disparities between racial and ethnic groups, and the factors that may influence the outcome of these efforts.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - What Are the Current Federal Legislative Efforts to Address Health Disparities between Racial and Ethnic Groups? - Part I

info@kaisernetwork.org — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:00:00 GMT

What Would it Take to Eliminate the Disproportionate Burden of HIV/AIDS Among African-Americans?

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation hosts this webcast to discuss racial disparities in HIV/AIDS, with a focus on the African-American community. Panelists also explore some of the strategies being undertaken to reduce these disparities.

Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ

info@kaisernetwork.org — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Download and listen to this week's entire CQ Report on your computer or MP3 player. Not sure how? Learn more about podcasts.

Today's Topics In Health Disparities - Disparities in Child Health: Why are Expansions in Coverage Important?

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 02 May 2007 20:00:00 GMT

This Kaiser Family Foundation webcast addresses racial/ethnic disparities in children's health, and how efforts to expand health coverage can reduce these inequalities. Panelists discuss how the lack of coverage affects disparities in children's access to quality health care, as well as national and state efforts underway to expand coverage to children and their parents.