Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight
Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients.
Tuskegee experiment
Rebuilding bridges: Outreach underway to marginalized communities on vaccines
History has given minority communities reason to be skeptical, but outreach efforts aim to repair the distrust.
Sewell: Congress must act to ensure vaccine distribution infrastructure is available
Funding is needed to ensure smooth distribution, Sewell said.
Sewell discusses growing doctor shortage
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, authored an article in “Modern Healthcare” on the growing doctor shortage and how it impacts Americans — particularly those living in rural areas. “On top of rising medical and prescription drug costs, many Americans must travel long distances to access quality medical care because too often rural areas struggle to … Continued
Sewell’s rural health bill clears key House committee
The House Ways & Means Committee advanced the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act this week. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Devin Nunes, R-California. The purpose of H.R. 3429 is to improve the Medicare program and provide relief for rural areas, the disabled community and service members. “I am proud … Continued