Equity How racism directly threatens our public health Research shows that the chronic stress of racism takes a toll on the body and leads to worse health outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 26, 2021
News More Black and Latinx people in Washington are getting vaccines A Crosscut reader asked: How does the state track vaccines by race? By asking patients and providers, which means the data can be incomplete. by Lilly Fowler / March 23, 2021
Equity How the demographics of clinical trials can hurt people of color Medical study participants tend to be white, educated, and wealthier than the general population. That has negative implications for research. by Jen Dev / March 19, 2021
Equity Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely improved in 40 years Underrepresented groups still face numerous obstacles to access the medical field, including admissions practices and legislation. by Jen Dev / March 12, 2021
Equity Why diversity is important among WA doctors and health care providers For marginalized communities, a trusting relationship with their health care provider increases the likelihood of better outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 5, 2021
News Private prison ban could limit ICE detention in the Pacific Northwest The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future. by Lilly Fowler / March 2, 2021
Equity The model minority myth hurts Asian Americans seeking health care Grouping Asian Americans together hide many disparities in health data. by Jen Dev / February 26, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Why we’re zooming in on barriers to health care in Washington Everyone has stories about the difficulty of navigating the health care system. We dive into some of them in our latest video series. by Jen Dev / February 23, 2021
Equity Washington’s vaccine rollout slower for BIPOC communities Although some progress has been made in the state’s vaccination efforts, critics say there are still plenty of kinks to be worked out. by Lilly Fowler / February 22, 2021
Equity WA health care often lacks language services for immigrant patients Over half a million people in the state need help communicating with their health care provider, and the number is growing. by Jen Dev / February 19, 2021
