The W. Montague Cobb Institute - Founded in 2004 by the NMA
The W. Montague Cobb Health Institute is a national consortium of scholars that engages in innovative disparities research, the development and dissemination of solutions, & career mentorship.
Journal: J Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.
- Ask ChatGPT of the day: Is there evidence that the strong compulsion to fight for social justice is an evolutionary adaptation that has made social groups stronger and more able to survive over long time frames?
- From Genetic Alliance: an open letter of appreciation, all federal employees, sending March 10 to all staff (as of December 2024) of HHS institutions, including FDA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, and VA. We invite you to sign on as an organization or private citizen and share. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- AI is significantly transforming clinical development, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials. www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/three-w...
- Call for Papers: Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites papers to be considered for inclusion in an issue on addressing structural racism in health care. Submit by: March 3, 2025. Issue: July 2025. catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
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- The first measles death in the growing outbreak in West Texas was a school-aged child. The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson. This is the first US measles death since 2015. www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...
- Heart-to-Heart: Don't miss this Facebook Live 💟-to-💟 talk and Q&A with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) www.facebook.com/events/23292... Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.
- Latest articles from @springer1842.bsky.social - Journal of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities. Access at: link.springer.com/journal/40615
- Call for papers | Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care Special Theme Issue, NEJM Catalyst | Learn more and submit here: catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
- Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes
- The Winn CDA provides $120K/year salary support for 2 years; funding is to protect 40% of the Scholars’ time and effort for program participation. Application Deadline - May 12 Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/ More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/
- Just published in Journal of the National Medical Association: The IMF/NMA medical student mentorship program in health equity in multiple myeloma is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Cobb Institute's Cobb Scholars. Article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2...
- We are thrilled to invite you to a special event featuring the acclaimed documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution followed by an engaging discussion and reception. PLEASE SHARE 🙏🏼 & RSVP: coin.memberclicks.net/message2/lin...
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- This Saturday in Washington DC: symposium exploring health disparities.
- 2025 W. Montague Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium Lester Henry Auditorium, Howard University, Washington DC 7:00am – 1:00pm PM ET, Saturday, Jan 25 Register: www.pathlms.com/cobb-institu...
- Ozempic data from VA identifies benefits - and risks www.bbc.com/news/article...
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- We’re grateful to partner with HHS on this campaign to encourage people to get their flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines! Find a pharmacy near you at vaccines.gov. #RiskLessDoMore
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- Don’t wait, vaccinate! Protect yourself and your loved ones—talk to your doctor today. Visit vaccines.gov to locate pharmacies with vaccines near you. Get facts about flu, RSV, and COVID-19 here: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
- Visit vaccines.gov to locate pharmacies with vaccines near you. Don’t wait, vaccinate! Protect yourself and your loved ones—talk to your doctor today. Get facts about flu, RSV, and COVID-19 here: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
- Respiratory virus activity is surging in the U.S., with flu hospitalizations doubling COVID rates and RSV impacting kids and seniors. Stay informed and protected. Learn more: cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/us-... Get the facts: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
- RSV cases are on the rise in the southern and eastern U.S., especially among young children. Protect your little ones this season—talk to your pediatrician about vaccination today. Get facts about flu, RSV, and COVID-19 here: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
- Unlike Meta, Apple and Costco remain steadfast in support for diversity programs, & push back against National Center for Public Policy Research's anti-DEI campaign. www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...
- JUST RELEASED: "Principles of Community Engagement" 3rd Edition, featuring best practices and tools, is considered by many health equity leaders as a foundational text about the science of community engagement and built environment safety. #SDOH #healthequity www.atsdr.cdc.gov/principles-c...
- LANCET JUST PUBLISHED: Too many diagnosed with obesity? Current BMI-based measures of obesity can both underestimate and overestimate adiposity. New guidelines needed. www.thelancet.com/commissions/...
- Call for papers: Reducing Poverty and Its Consequences, supports the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty link.springer.com/collections/... Submit your research to J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities for this collection. link.springer.com/journal/40615 @springer1842.bsky.social
- Protect yourself this Valentine’s Day! February is peak flu and respiratory virus season. Get vaccinated to safeguard your health! #GetVaccinated #RiskLessDoMore Facts about flu, RSV, and COVID-19: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
- The holidays may be over, but flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are still making their rounds. Now’s the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones—schedule your vaccinations today! 💉✨ #RiskLessDoMore Get facts about flu, RSV, and COVID-19 here: hhs.gov/risk-less-do...
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- Drilling down to ice that is 1.2 million years old to understand climate change. Scientists continually demonstrate the power of research to replace malign narratives with facts. #TheTimesTheyAreStillChanging www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
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- New research from Tufts University adds to the evidence that "big sugar" pushes more and more people into chronic cardiometabolic conditions globally @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social t.co/STrXGEmaBs
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- It certainly feels like winter is only just starting in Maryland today! Winter isn't over, and flu season peaks in February so it's not too late to get vaccinated. If today's snow keeps you home, plan to visit a vaccine clinic soon! #GetVaccinated #FluSeason #RiskLessDoMore
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- Exploring Racial and Ethnic Differences in Utilization of Medications for Obesity Management in a Nationally Representative Survey: Open Access in JREHD link.springer.com/article/10.1...
- The Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities reports on scholarly progress to understand, address, and eliminate health disparities based on race and ethnicity. Editor-in-Chief: Cato T. Laurencin link.springer.com/journal/40615
- Your nurse is a trusted resource for staying healthy this season. Ask about flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to protect yourself and loved ones. Stay healthy to #RiskLessDoMore. Learn more: hhs.gov/risk-less-do... #Vaccinate #StayHealthy #FluSeason #COVID19 #RSV
- Help protect your older loved ones by discussing vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. It can make a big difference! 🌟 Learn more: hhs.gov/risk-less-do... #FamilyCare #VaccinateTogether #StayHealthy #RiskLessDoMore #FluSeason #COVID19 #RSV
- 2025 W. Montague Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium Lester Henry Auditorium, Howard University, Washington DC 7:00am – 1:00pm PM ET, Saturday, Jan 25 Register: www.pathlms.com/cobb-institu...
- Your pharmacist is here to help! Vaccines protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. 💉 Last year, 9 of 10 flu deaths were 65+. Don’t let the odds stack against you. Visit your pharmacy to learn more. #RiskLessDoMore #Vaccination #RespiratoryVirus #PharmacyCare
- In long-term care? Flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines can protect you and your loved ones. Ask your provider about vaccination this season. 💉💛 For details, visit thecobbinstitute.org/events-calen.... #RiskLessDoMore #Vaccination #LongTermCare #RespiratoryHealth
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- Why is medical anthropology important? As a medical anthropologist Dr. Cobb was a leading voice in understanding the intersections of culture, health, illness, and segregation. www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
