SCHP News
Morgan State Awarded $4.4 Million Contract to Address Nursing Shortage in Baltimore City Public Schools
Morgan State University's Department of Nursing has been given a $4.4 million contract from Baltimore City Public Schools to address shortages of school nurses. The contract allows Morgan State's Department of Nursing to support pediatric nursing services within health suites at five schools throughout the city.
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.
Morgan State U. Will Lead a National Research Network to Curb Deaths of Black Moms
Despite years of efforts in Baltimore and around the country, Black women remain more than three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. But researchers at Morgan State University are pretty sure they know a way to reduce the disparities.
Morgan State Research Scientist Creates Board Game to Show Impacts of Redlining
A research scientist at Morgan State University's Center for Urban Health Equity is using fun and games to tackle a serious issue. Dr. Lawrence Brown created a board game to help teach people about the impacts of redlining in Baltimore.
Teaching The Healing Power of Nutrition
Angela Roberson, ’19, owned and operated a health and fitness business for 15 years before she decided to pursue a degree in Nutritional Sciences at Morgan State University. Many of her gym’s clients had begun asking her for dietary advice to address health problems such as obesity and diabetes, and she wanted more knowledge to be able to help them. Her Morgan education gave her that, as well as a new career path.