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  • Article - 8 Minute Read

    Dr. Steven Evans Addresses Racial Health Disparities

    December 24, 2020

    Dr. Steven Evans, a general surgeon and surgical oncologist, addresses racial disparity in the US health care system. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

    Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A

    Dr. Evans.
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    Health Disparities Q&A With Representative Austin Davis

    October 26, 2020

    Austin A. Davis was the first Black American outside of Pittsburgh to win an elected state office in southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

    Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A

    Health disparities in Pittsburgh
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    Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Simhan

    October 23, 2020

    Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MS, is a leader in promoting increased safety and health care quality for pregnant women. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

    Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

    Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A

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    Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Conti

    October 16, 2020

    Tracey Conti, MD, studies health disparities and health care delivery to underserved communities. Learn more. Read More

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    Tracey Conti, MD, is chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC and program director of the UPMC McKeesport Family Medicine Residency.
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    Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Essien

    October 14, 2020

    Utibe Essien, MD, MPH, is a physician researcher who focuses on racial/ethnic health disparities in cardiovascular disease care. Learn more. Read More

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