90.3 at 9: Healthcare Disparities

Aired February 10, 2005

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From infant mortality to strokes and mental health, minorities face major differences in the health care they receive. Health leaders are calling for better communication between health providers and patients to help foster and understanding of cultures and bridge the gap to better care. Researchers too are being called on to look deeper into why certain diseases affect minorities disproportionately.

>Healthcare Disparities Links
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National Health Care Disparities Report
>Healthcare Information (Spanish)
>National Diabetes Education Program