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A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits.
A trip to the doctor’s office comes with a bit of preparation for most, maybe even an internal pep talk to prepare for being told to get more exercise or calm a simmering fear of needles. A newly released poll by KFF, a health policy research group, found many patients of color — including 3 in 5 Black respondents — take such steps at least some of the time when seeing a doctor. The poll found that 55% of Black respondents said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits.
A coroner examining the death of Thea Webb-Wright in 2017 finds there were missed opportunities.
PORT MARIA, St Mary - Some students of St Mary High School had to seek medical attention because of the terror felt during the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck many parishes across the country...
• Christine Wright will celebrate her 96th birthday on Friday. Cards may be sent to her at 1011 N. Market St., Berwick, PA 18603.