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The Climate Crisis Is a Public Health Emergency

The Climate Crisis Is a Public Health Emergency

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamSeptember 5, 2026Leave a comment 19 min
Air pollution, extreme heat, and unstable weather are no longer abstract warnings about the future. They are daily conditions that...
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Meet the Woman Making Periods Safer for Everyone

Meet the Woman Making Periods Safer for Everyone

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamAugust 5, 2026October 19, 2026Leave a comment 14 min
When Maya Alvarez first walked into a community health clinic as a volunteer, she noticed a pattern that would shape...
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Presidential Health Promise: What the State of the Union Means for HIV Prevention

Presidential Health Promise: What the State of the Union Means for HIV Prevention

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJuly 30, 2026October 11, 2026Leave a comment 5 min
The State of the Union address is more than a political ritual; it sets the agenda for federal health spending...
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Telehealth for Black Patients

Telehealth for Black Patients

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamFebruary 7, 2025 3 min
Expanding Access to Care: Telehealth for Black Patients Telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool to increase access to healthcare,...
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The Intersection of Wealth and Health in Communities

The Intersection of Wealth and Health in Communities

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJanuary 21, 2025October 12, 2026 4 min

This article examines how economic factors influence community health and explores practical strategies, such as social connection and advocacy, to bridge gaps.

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Breast Cancer Screenings for Women of Color

Breast Cancer Screenings for Women of Color

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamDecember 23, 2024 4 min
Breast cancer is a significant health concern affecting women worldwide, but its impact on women of color is particularly noteworthy....
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The Black Birth Equity Fund: Addressing Disparities in Maternal Health

The Black Birth Equity Fund: Addressing Disparities in Maternal Health

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamSeptember 25, 2024 3 min
Introduction to the Black Birth Equity Fund The Black Birth Equity Fund is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the...
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Here’s What Biden’s COVID-19 Plan Means for the Country

Here’s What Biden’s COVID-19 Plan Means for the Country

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamSeptember 14, 2024October 14, 2026 3 min
Understanding President Biden’s Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Plan As the United States continues to grapple with the challenges posed by the...
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American Heart Association’s Policy Statement on Strengthening Nutrition Security

American Heart Association’s Policy Statement on Strengthening Nutrition Security

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJune 23, 2024October 4, 2026 4 min
Introduction The American Heart Association recently released a policy statement emphasizing the importance of nutrition security for all people and...
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Major report exposes inequalities in medical research—and this company is leveling the playing field

Major report exposes inequalities in medical research—and this company is leveling the playing field

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJune 1, 2024October 1, 2026 7 min

A recent report reveals systemic underrepresentation of women in clinical trials. Learn how new initiatives are working to create more equitable research.

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Pharmacy Deserts Are Making COVID-19 Vaccines Harder To Access In Vulnerable Neighborhoods

Pharmacy Deserts Are Making COVID-19 Vaccines Harder To Access In Vulnerable Neighborhoods

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMay 5, 2024October 19, 2026 7 min
Pharmacy Deserts Are Making COVID-19 Vaccines Harder To Access In Vulnerable Neighborhoods The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing healthcare access...
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10 Benefits of Learning Population Health Management

10 Benefits of Learning Population Health Management

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMarch 28, 2024October 6, 2026 4 min
Introduction Population health management (PHM) has become an increasingly vital practice in healthcare. By analyzing data across patient populations, PHM...
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How Where You Live Impacts Your Health

How Where You Live Impacts Your Health

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMarch 2, 2024October 19, 2026 9 min
Introduction Where we live can have a profound effect on our health and well-being. From access to healthy food and...
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