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Trump’s DEI crackdown puts millions in scholarships for future Black doctors in jeopardy

As private institutions continue to grapple with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, scholarships aimed at diversifying the medical field are the latest potential casualties of the White House’s pressure campaign. According to a recent report by The Washington Post, at least seven scholarships established by Black doctors at the University of Cincinnati to increase the number of Black medical students are in jeopardy. One of them, an endowment created by former Cincinnati Black […]

todayMay 14, 2025

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care. Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with Boca Fertility in Boca Raton, said the anti-abortion laws being enacted by Florida and other red states are being vaguely written by people who […]

todayMay 1, 2024

Economy

Husband and Wife, Both Doctors, Open Black-Owned Dual Practice Specializing in Sleep Medicine and Obesity Management

In a groundbreaking move, Drs. Christopher and Dafina Allen, a trailblazing African American husband and wife duo, are making history in Saginaw, Michigan. These two accomplished doctors are not only bringing their individual medical practices under one roof, but are also breaking barriers as they unite their expertise as a married couple.Dr. Christopher is the proud owner of Quality Sleep and Neurology, and his wife, Dr. Dafina is the visionary owner of Wise Weight Management, are set to redefine healthcare […]

todayMarch 16, 2024