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University of Minnesota, Mayo win $19.4 million grant to study heart health disparities

The new Center will work with the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, led by Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH.
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No, chiropractic care can't boost immunity to COVID-19 or cure it

Dr. Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the claims related to COVID-19 immunity and chiropractic adjustments. 
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No vax, no kidney: What are the bioethics behind UCHealth's decision?

Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C comments on maximizing benefits and minimizing harm in transplant ethics. 
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Thousands of COVID-19 doses wasted daily as Wisconsinites don't get vaccinated

Dr. Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH comments on the cause of the waste of vaccinations as the demand declines.
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Pandemic Ethics: How we think about the Rule of Rescue

As a public health researcher, I am deeply invested in promoting and protecting equity. In disaster response, operationalizing those commitments is highly complex. 
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Dr. Justin Penny joins the Clinical Ethics team!

The Center for Bioethics welcomes Dr. Justin Penny as a new member of our Clinical Ethics team. Dr. Penny joins the team part-time to provide clinical ethics services for the M Health Fairview System.
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Golden Valley professor looks to bring ‘life’s work’ to larger audience

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH is interviewed on her latest accomplishments as a professional focused on racial justice.
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Research: Black women at higher risk for preterm births during heat waves than white women

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on the disproportionate effect of extreme weather on pregnant people of color.
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The U.S. plans to authorize boosters—but many already got a third dose

JP Leider, PhD comments on the tension between personal responsibility and societal responsibility. 
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New data reveals Black and Hispanic women are more likely to suffer pregnancy, childbirth complications

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on the significant increase in maternal mortality in the U.S., including the disproportionate representation of non-white birthing people.