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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships recently made history by teaming with faith leaders across the nation to sign a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding working to address health disparities plaguing Black communities. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships has teamed with faith leaders across the nation to sign a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding to address health disparities in Black communities, with a focus on maternal mortality, mental health, chronic diseases, and substance abuse disorder.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Emphasizes Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials

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The Fight for Unity Health Care Clinics

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