https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-rss/?orgId=115248&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 18:42:20 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/chea-pilot-funding-for-cancer-screening-research-announced/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/chea-pilot-funding-for-cancer-screening-research-announced/ The Office of Health Equity Research (OHER) is excited to announce it has awarded funds to address disparities in cancer screening rates in New Haven to a coalition of community and academic partners through its Community Health Equity Accelerator initiative. Led by general internist Ilana Richman, MD, MHS, a community-academic partnered research team of staff, practitioners, and faculty from Cornell Scott Hill Health Center and Yale School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine will receive a pilot award to develop and implement a multilevel community-based intervention to increase completion of outstanding colorectal cancer screening orders. This research is supported by funding from the Yale Cancer Center. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/2024-oher-awards-for-yale-research-excellence/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/2024-oher-awards-for-yale-research-excellence/ The Office of Health Equity Research (OHER) is pleased to announce the recipients and finalists of the 2024 OHER Awards for Yale Research Excellence. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/20/unmasking-alcohol-yale-experts-debate-alcohols-cancer-risk-and-labeling-implications/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/20/unmasking-alcohol-yale-experts-debate-alcohols-cancer-risk-and-labeling-implications/ The News spoke with Yale experts about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations for raising awareness about alcohol’s cancer risk. YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou comments. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/building-clinical-capacity-cardiovascular-medicine-in-caribbean/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/building-clinical-capacity-cardiovascular-medicine-in-caribbean/ Yale faculty, trainees, and staff will share some of the latest updates on cardiovascular care at the upcoming Masters of Medicine Conference in Kingston, Jamaica. The annual conference, hosted by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), aims to accelerate the development of evidence-based cardiovascular care in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/living-flat-study-sheds-light-on-challenges-for-women-of-color-after-breast-cancer-surgery/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/living-flat-study-sheds-light-on-challenges-for-women-of-color-after-breast-cancer-surgery/ In the study titled, "Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy," published in Annals of Surgical Oncology on October 15, Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine explain how cultural factors, spirituality, and personal beliefs play an important role in the lives of women of color after mastectomies. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial outcome disparities emerged. In the first year, for example, Black and Hispanic patients were far likelier to die than white patients were. Yet a bright spot occurred at Yale. Not only was the mortality rate throughout Yale New Haven Health in the pandemic’s first two years lower than the national average, but also no race-based survival differences occurred among discharged patients. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:05:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/connecticut-health-foundation-launches-advisory-committee-for-statewide-blueprint-on-maternal-health-equity-focused-on-black-patients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/connecticut-health-foundation-launches-advisory-committee-for-statewide-blueprint-on-maternal-health-equity-focused-on-black-patients/ The Connecticut Health Foundation has convened an advisory committee to help inform the creation of a blueprint for maternal health equity in Connecticut, focused on Black patients. The Yale Global Health Leadership Initiative and the Yale Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) will help facilitate the work. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/press-room/press-releases/2024-press-releases/ohs-updates-rel-standards-includes-disability https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/press-room/press-releases/2024-press-releases/ohs-updates-rel-standards-includes-disability (Hartford, CT) – Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy (OHS) released an updated version of its standards for the collection of Race, Ethnicity, Language (REL), and Disability (REL-D) data. The update, released as Version 4.0 of the standards OHS initially launched in 2022, introduces significant enhancements to advance health equity and improve healthcare outcomes for Connecticut residents. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/covid-19-pandemic-b56a0335fbdb3d579558a88aaacda57a https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/covid-19-pandemic-b56a0335fbdb3d579558a88aaacda57a At a summit on September 18, 2024, leaders from across Yale School of Medicine will present strategies for improving health equity that they developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/nih-recognizes-yales-expertise-in-the-genetics-of-rare-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/nih-recognizes-yales-expertise-in-the-genetics-of-rare-disease/ A new Yale Diagnostic Center of Excellence will work to bring diagnostic genetic services to underserved patients with rare diseases. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:50:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/data-equity-conference-brings-leaders-together-to-reduce-health-disparities/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/data-equity-conference-brings-leaders-together-to-reduce-health-disparities/ The Role of Data in Public Health Equality and Innovation Conference, bringing together a global and diverse group of leaders from academia, government, health care, and private industry, takes place at Yale April 8-9. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-promotions-and-appointments-april-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-promotions-and-appointments-april-2024/ Congratulations to the following Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members, who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ Marcella Nunez-Smith is laser-focused on eliminating inequities among marginalized people. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2023/american-life-expectancy-dropping/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f003 https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2023/american-life-expectancy-dropping/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f003 After decades of progress, life expectancy — long regarded as a singular benchmark of a nation’s success — peaked in 2014 at 78.9 years, then drifted downward even before the coronavirus pandemic. A year-long Washington Post examination reveals that this erosion in life spans is deeper and broader than widely recognized, afflicting a far-reaching swath of the United States. Featuring YSM's Marcella Nunez-Smith. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/992761 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/992761 Burnout among clinicians is partly fueled by them no longer having the time to develop meaningful connections with patients, argues US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/yale-study-documents-staggering-toll-of-health-disparities-for-black-americans/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/yale-study-documents-staggering-toll-of-health-disparities-for-black-americans/ A new study reveals a staggering disparity in life expectancy between Black Americans and their white counterparts between 1999 and 2020. Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2023/05/16/premature-black-deaths/ https://www.statnews.com/2023/05/16/premature-black-deaths/ Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths and lost more than 80 million years of life compared to white Americans, according to a new analysis. Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/05/16/black-communities-excess-deaths/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/05/16/black-communities-excess-deaths/ Researchers found that the gap in health outcomes translated into 80 million years of potential life lost. Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/well/live/weathering-health-racism-discrimination.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/well/live/weathering-health-racism-discrimination.html Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS, associate dean for health equity research and C.N.H. Long Professor of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), talks about how weathering, a form of chronic stress, provides a framework for understanding health inequities. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/faculty-network-spotlight-ngn/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/faculty-network-spotlight-ngn/ The world is amidst an epidemiological transition– where the global burden of diseases is shifting from infectious diseases to noncommunicable diseases. In recognizing a need to bridge the gaps in global NCD research, treatment, and capacity, the Yale Network for Global Noncommunicable Disease (Yale NGN) was established in 2016. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ The Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center strives to achieve health equity and eliminate the burden of cancer for all, across Connecticut. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service As the third anniversary of the pandemic approaches, Abbe R. Gluck and Marcella Nunez-Smith reflect on the roles of a lifetime — creating a national response. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/2022awardsforyaleresearchexcellence/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/2022awardsforyaleresearchexcellence/ The Office of Health Equity Research (OHER) is pleased to announce the finalists and recipients of the 2022 OHER Awards for Yale Research Excellence. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/us-surgeon-general-speaks-on-his-journey-to-medicine-clinician-burnout-and-the-future-of-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/eric/news-article/us-surgeon-general-speaks-on-his-journey-to-medicine-clinician-burnout-and-the-future-of-medicine/ United States Surgeon General and Yale alumnus Vivek Murthy came to the School of Medicine on September 9 to speak about his journey to medicine, health care worker burnout, and his thoughts on the future of the medical field. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z