This Black Midwife Is Set To Open a Birthing Center In California Amid COVID-19
Nikki Helms is one of the few black midwives in the San Diego area and founder of the Birth Education Center set to open their...
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Michael Jordan Opens Another Medical Clinic in Charlotte
Over a year after NBA Legend Michael Jordan opened a medical clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, he has opened a second location...
Dr. Joynicole Martinez Debunks Dangerous Myths, Shares Uncommon Insights on COVID-19
Black Enterprise spoke to Dr. Joynicole Martinez about COVID-19 and infectious disease intervention in communities of color....
The ‘Tuskegee Effect’ May Be Triggering The Rising Number COVID-19 Cases Among African Americans
Critics believe that the "Tuskegee Effect" is the reason behind the rising number of coronavirus cases among African Americans....
Uninsured Could Face Up To $75,000 In Medical Bills Due To Coronavirus
Lawmakers in the U.S. have made it free to receive a coronavirus test, but treatment could cost Americans thousands of dollars, even if they have...
Trump Administration Rejects Obamacare Special Enrollment Period During COVID-19 Crisis
Despite stating he would consider the option, President Trump has announced they will be rejecting Obamacare special enrollment period for uninsured Americans....
Democratic Lawmakers Want to Collect Racial Data on Virus Testing in the Wake of COVID-19
As the coronavirus spreads across the nation, Democratic lawmakers are calling on the government to collect racial data to combat health disparities....
Hospitals Threaten To Fire Healthcare Professionals Who Speak Out About Lack Of Gear
Hospitals across the country are threatening to fire healthcare staff who publicize working conditions and struggles during the coronavirus outbreak....
Nurse Alice Answers Your Coronavirus Questions About a Vaccine, Myths, And Other Concerns
"America's Favorite Nurse" dispelled common misconceptions about COVID-19 while answering questions from viewers about the novel virus during an Instagram live chat...
Report: Doctors Are Concerned That Black Communities Might Not Be Getting Access To Coronavirus Tests
In a new report, doctors believe that African Americans are not getting proper access to coronavirus testing....