April 13, 2021
Cardiology is playing a key role in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, charged on three counts for allegedly killing George Floyd last summer. During the third week of testimony, Jonathan Rich, MD (Northwestern University, Chicago, IL), became the first in the cardiology profession to take the stand in this trial.
The question for jurors is whether Chauvin’s actions, when he pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck on the asphalt for nearly 9 minutes, led directly to the 46-year-old Black man’s death. The prosecution, led by the Minnesota attorney general s office, says the answer is yes. The defense, in response, is sowing doubts about Floyd’s health by claiming that underlying heart disease was critical. Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison if he is found guilty of second-degree murder, the most serious charge at hand.
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According to Dr. Karinn Glover, a leading Black woman psychiatrist focused on increasing access to mental health resources for marginalized populations, the answer is yes. She recently met with teachers from across the country to provide mental health support and resources as a part of the Release the Pressure (RTP) campaign – a national movement empowering Black women to prioritize self-care and improve their heart health. And now she is here to share what she has learned about the impact of the pandemic on mental health and high blood pressure.
Here are the top five things she wants you to know.
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Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Formed To End Racial Disparities In Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research And Treatment
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, the Black Women s Health Imperative (BWHI) hosts the first public meeting of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). RDDC seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by marginalized populations and identify potential solutions. Led by BWHI and comprised of a diverse group of healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and industry experts, the RDDC is poised to achieve action in the years to come by: