Health
Drugstore Closures are Leaving Millions Without Easy Access to a Pharmacy
After decades of expansion, the nation’s largest drugstore chains are closing hundreds of stores as they reorient their operations against rising competition, a crush of opioid lawsuits and other forces — relegating many already vulnerable communities into pharmacy deserts.
Morgan State Prepares to Lead National Research Network for Maternal Health
It has long been more dangerous for a woman to be pregnant or give birth in the United States than any other developed nation in the world.
Race-Based Attacks Can Have Traumatic Impact on Targeted Communities
An increase in violence often running along racial lines can leave members of targeted communities experiencing their own trauma.
Morgan State University Named a Center of Excellence in Wastewater-based Epidemiology Program
University to Conduct Wastewater-based Epidemiology Research to Safeguard Public Health while Addressing Emerging Pathogens
Maryland Nursing Schools Aim to Diversify Students, Update Curriculums Amid Shortage
Racing to help fill a national shortage of nurses, nursing schools in Maryland are working to improve their curriculums and increase diversity to enable better health outcomes for all communities.
Pharmacy Deserts: Baltimore's Struggle With Health Disparities and Medication Access
It's no secret Baltimore is home to a number of health disparities, particularly relating to healthcare access. WJZ took a look to see how big of an issue pharmacy deserts are for the city. Dr. Lorece Edwards, a professor at Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy, said health disparities like pharmacy deserts are the result of historical policies like segregation.
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