As college students from diverse backgrounds enter the job market, they are often confronted with unique challenges not faced by their non-diverse counterparts. While the job search process can be difficult for anyone, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) …
It can be challenging to find the right job board if you’re a diverse college student seeking employment opportunities, and even more so if you’re seeking a part-time, seasonal, internship, or other early-career job with a non-profit or government agency. …
Employee Resource Groups, also known as affinity groups or diversity groups, are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company that focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups are typically formed around shared characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, …
Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research provide hope for patients was originally published on aamc.org/news
While there is no cure, researchers say a newly approved drug, advanced testing, and increasing knowledge about the disease may improve patients’ lives.
Lori Weiss, 65, …
Why eliminating race-conscious admissions will hurt medical school students was originally published on aamc.org/news
The U.S. Supreme Court could erase years of progress in improving the diversity of the medical student population. That has implications not just for the future …
For young Black professionals, there are many unspoken rules about navigating the workplace. And when there aren’t many people around who look like you, mapping out a success plan for your career can be challenging. In 2021, Black Americans made …
A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …
APHA-led program working to build a more diverse workforce was originally published at publichealthnewswire.org, by .
Public health students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds are getting a career boost and helping to diversify the public health workforce at …
Cancer in America was originally published on Publichealth.org
MOST COMMON CANCERS IN AMERICA
Although cancer takes many forms, there are four that claim the lives of over a quarter of a million Americans every year: breast, prostate, lung, and colon/rectum. …
America’s Health Rankings: Pandemic takes major toll on US health was originally published on Publichealthnewswire.org
Health disparities in the U.S. by race and ethnicity have widened during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for drug-related and premature deaths, a report released Dec. …
