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14 Nov The Importance of Breastfeeding in Communities of Color: Empowering Health and Equity

Posted at 06:21h in Muse Media

Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of maternal and child health, providing numerous benefits for both mother and infant. However, breastfeeding rates among communities of color, particularly Black and Hispanic women, lag behind national averages. This disparity has long-term implications for health outcomes and highlights the...

02 Oct Improving Patient Engagement and Health Literacy

Posted at 05:47h in Muse Media

Improving patient engagement and health literacy is crucial for improving patient health and well-being. Working with our partner, Kindly Human, helps providers and payers improve the patient experience. Kindly Human provides peer support advocates who are matched with patients with similar backgrounds. This helps patients:Receive culturally sensitive...

24 Mar Muse Health® on national nutrition month

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If we have special diets for patients who have had a health event or are on the cusp of being diagnosed, why wouldn’t we do the same for patients at a higher risk for disease BEFORE intervention is needed? Food fuels us to get through our...

02 Jan For Black individuals, health equity still has a long way to go

Posted at 05:48h in Muse Media

On most health indexes, African Americans trail behind their counterparts. Poorer health outcomes for Black Americans can be attributed to:Low health literacy.Bad past personal care.Not receiving culturally sensitive care.Providers and payers not practicing whole-person care.Historical trauma from unethical racially-based treatments. This Black History Month, Muse Health® reaffirms...

15 Oct Addressing Inequalities in Care Outcomes for Breast Cancer

Posted at 05:36h in Muse Media

The health inequity that exists for Black women with breast cancer is distressing. Black women are much more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (the hardest kind to treat) and face higher chances of dying from breast cancer compared to all other groups. Muse...

01 Jan Bridging the gap between LGBTQ+ patients and providers

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“There is overwhelming evidence that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience poorer mental health than their heterosexual counterparts. Studies consistently show elevated rates of mental disorders, substance use, violence, self-harm and suicidality.” Addressing these disparities is becoming increasingly urgent. More comprehensive and inclusive care is essential...