It’s Health Wednesday and here are the top stories as you begin your day. Black women are facing a life-threatening condition that is often overlooked due to bias and structural racism in medicine.
Meanwhile, in Wichita, the closure of an emergency winter homeless shelter has left dozens of individuals, including women, searching for housing options. And in Kansas, a proposed medical marijuana pilot program has been met with opposition from both pro-marijuana activists and law enforcement officials.
Former cheerleader’s death highlights racial disparities in sepsis treatment and outcomes
Black women face a life-threatening condition that is often overlooked, leading to disparities in healthcare. This serious condition can develop quickly and is twice as likely to affect Black women compared to their White counterparts.
Wichita’s emergency shelter closes, leaving many homeless individuals searching for housing
Dozens of individuals in Wichita are facing uncertainty as the emergency winter homeless shelter near 21st and Grove has closed, leaving many searching for housing options. With a shortage of available shelter beds, the situation has left some individuals, including women, with limited alternatives.
Pro-marijuana activists and law enforcement officials oppose Kansas medical marijuana pilot program
A proposed medical marijuana pilot program in Kansas has been met with opposition from pro-marijuana activists and law enforcement officials. The program would limit cannabis providers, exclude many adult patients, and lack regulation.
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