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Equations that dont use racially and ethnically adjusted spirometry results to help determine eligibility for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinical trials may lead to higher percentages of Black patients enrolled, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

More Black and Hispanic people in the U.S. feel confident performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A 2023 American Heart Association survey found that 44% of Black Americans now feel confident in performing conventional CPR, up from 30% polled just three years ago. Hispanic survey participants also reported gains with a 7% increase from 37% in 2021

 

Five Black teachers talk about what they face each day in California classrooms, and what needs to change to recruit and retain more Black teachers.

The Black Mental Health Survey Report says that only 11% of counselors in America are Black.

More Black officers from the Pasadena, California police department are alleging racial discrimination in the workplace.

More Black officers from the Pasadena, California police department are alleging racial discrimination in the workplace.

Plus: CTA riders vent, a potential Columbia College strike and more.

Racial bias in the health care setting is of particular concern as hospitals are twice as likely to provide formula to Black women than to white women nationally.

It’ll be the punk legends’ first tour Down Under in a long ten years – and they’re making up for the wait with some ENORMOUS two-set shows.