Major city hospital changes child abuse report policy over ‘racism’

Mass General Brigham announced sweeping policy changes regarding provider-directed drug testing to all pregnant patients earlier this year, citing a belief that women of color were more at risk of doctor-directed drug testing due to racist stereotypes. In a statement posted to the hospital’s website, Mass General Brigham stated, “As a part of our United [...] Read Full Article At: Major city hospital changes child abuse report policy over ‘racism’

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bbc - 30/Jun 16:59

Liam Booth-Isherwood ditches his campaign citing "reports of racism" in the party.

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starnews.com.ng - 01/Jul 07:20

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storeys.com - 21/Jun 20:54

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hindustantimes.com - 30/Jun 22:22

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Leondale youth petition government to end scourge of drug abuse

dailynews.co.za - 26/Jun 19:11

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thestar.com.my - 03/Jul 04:21

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nst.com.my - 02/Jul 09:11

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West Coast resist making mass changes to side for Melbourne clash after devastating Hawthorn defeat

thewest.com.au - 04/Jul 08:20

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The Forde report may be the foundational document that splits the Labour Party for good

thecanary.co - 27/Jun 17:29

In 2020 Keir Starmer commissioned an investigation into antisemitism, racism, sexism, and bullying in the wake of a leaked document containing private...

IOL & Independent Media condemn abuse and threats to our journalists, editors and proprietor Dr Iqbal Survé following Renaldo Gouws story

dailynews.co.za - 22/Jun 15:04

IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Iqbal Survé,...

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