By Shannon Pettypiece and Rebecca Shabad A provision tucked inside a sweeping bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last week will make it harder for thousands of aspiring doctors to finance their education as the country faces a growing shortage in that profession. The move will cap the amount of federal loans students can borrow for graduate school to $20,500
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By Melissa Quinn The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies while a legal battle over President Trump’s plans to drastically cut the size of the government moves forward. The high court’s order clears the way for the Trump administration to resume its
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By Erik Ortiz, Minyvonne Burke and Suzanne Gamboa Four days after the devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, local officials and law enforcement in Kerr County couldn’t provide basic details of the emergency response — including whether the emergency management coordinator, who decided to order evacuations, was awake when the waters started rising. “We’re in the process of trying to
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By Erika Edwards Several major medical organizations are suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services over actions they call a “public health emergency that demands immediate legal action and correction.” The lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The move follows several recent high-profile
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By Delatria Palacios The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of early symptom management, adherence to public health guidelines and staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations to reduce the risk of severe illness and death. Yet, vaccine hesitancy continues to pose significant challenges, particularly among certain populations. Respiratory Diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic
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By Delatria Palacios This summer, Howard University’s campus is brimming with fulfillment, curiosity, opportunity and purpose. Dormitory halls are now home to ambitious high school-aged Black boys from across the country, eager to embrace six weeks of learning, service, and networking. These bright young scholars are part of the Young Doctors Project (YDP), an immersive
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By Delatria Palacios The TN-MMC HBCU Wellness Project, in proud partnership with West Eastland Church of Christ, is once again bringing neighbors together for a day of networking, healing, connection, and empowerment. Free and open to all, the Community Health and Wellness expo will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 AM to
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By Delatria Palacios HBCU West, Stanford University, and UCSF united to launch an inspiring and innovative initiative that’s reshaping career pathways for young, ambitious professionals in medicine and the biosciences. Under the banner of White Coats & Clinical Codes, this spectacular Career Day introduces students to dynamic opportunities in healthcare, research, and STEM innovation, with
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Written by Delatria Palacios Tuskegee University’s Cardiovascular Disease Research Initiative continues to thrive, propelled by generous grant funding, a commitment to health equity, and innovative scientific approaches. With over $40 million in combined support from the American Heart Association and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the university is advancing groundbreaking
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By Delatria Palacios samdelatria@gmail.com The healthcare field has long been dominated by females, particularly in the nursing profession. However, a groundbreaking milestone at Southern University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health is challenging this status quo. Thirty-three ambitious and young African American males received a warm welcome into the largest cohort nursing program at the
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