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Two groups are working to create equal opportunities for Black and Latina women in the trucking industry. The Truist Foundation has pledged $1.5 million to the Accion Opportunity Fund to support the Down Payment Assistance Program, which aims to empower minority women by helping them become first-time truck owners and entrepreneurs. Luz Urrutia, CEO of the Accion Opportunity Fund, said the step is crucial in bridging the equity gap for underrepresented groups. ...

This week is National Women's Health Week, and New York is taking steps to improve women's health. The New York state Legislature has passed numerous bills to strengthen reproductive health and eliminate maternal health care inequities. A 2023 report from the state's Department of Health found discrimination was a probable circumstance in 46% of all pregnancy-related deaths in 2018. ...

Researchers from the University of North Carolina's School of Medicine and Gillings School of Public Health are exploring the potential of HPV self-collection kits to increase cervical cancer screenings among underserved and under-screened women in North Carolina. The aim of the study is to overcome hurdles such as transportation difficulties among women with a lack of insurance. Jennifer Smith, associate professor of epidemiology at the university, explained self-collection kits are user-friendly and need no supervision, making it easy for women to test swiftly in a private location of thei...

Mother's Day kicked off Women's Health Week this week, and experts are reminding women to prioritize their well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns women who are caregivers are at greater risk for poor physical and mental health. Dr. ...

Community organizations are growing increasingly frustrated about a perceived lack of effort on Newsom's part to take bolder steps on racial justice.