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Bowie State University has launched Maryland’s first Ph.D. in Nursing Education, with applications now being accepted for the inaugural Fall 2026 cohort. Nursing schools across the country continue to face faculty shortages that limit student enrollment and workforce growth, according to a university news release. Bowie State’s “historic” program aims to address the nationwide shortage… Continue reading Maryland’s First HBCU Bowie State Launches ‘Historic’ Ph.D. In Nursing Education Program

Congratulations are in order for the 14 graduates of Bowie State University‘s December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) class, who achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). According to a university news release, the achievement places Bowie State, Maryland’s first Historically Black College and… Continue reading Maryland’s First HBCU Bowie State Sees 100% NCLEX Pass Rate For December 2025 Nursing Graduates

Job growth exceeded expectations in May, with strong hiring in the leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare sectors driving employment gains. Nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 172,000 jobs in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) June 5, 2026, Employment Situation Report. The total far exceeded economists’ expectations of… Continue reading Jobs Report: May 2026 Shows 172K Jobs Added As Leisure, Government, And Healthcare Lead Growth

As debates surrounding AI continue across industries, researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are using the technology to help improve cancer treatment outcomes. According to Cedars-Sinai, investigators at the California-based health system co-developed an AI-powered platform to predict, on an individual basis, which of two chemotherapy options may be more effective for pancreatic cancer patients. Andrew… Continue reading Cedars-Sinai Researchers Co-Develop AI Tool To Improve Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Outcomes

Akinwole “Aki” Garrett has taken over as CEO of BlackDoctor as of April 1, 2026. In a news release issued Tuesday, April 21, BlackDoctor — a leading loopfocused on improving health and wellness outcomes for millions of Black Americans — said Garrett succeeds founder Reginald Ware, who has transitioned to executive chairman of the board. “Over… Continue reading Digital Health Media Platform BlackDoctor Appoints Akinwole ‘Aki’ Garrett As CEO To Improve Health Outcomes For Black Americans

AI-powered fundus cameras have been installed at all Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute locations next to primary care clinics in Ohio, offering a way for patients with diabetes to be screened annually for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and receive results often within 30 seconds. The new technology, which will also be installed in select Cleveland Clinic… Continue reading This Clinic Has Rolled Out AI-Powered Cameras For Faster Diabetic Eye Screenings Across Ohio

Shay Taylor-Allen’s story is truly a full circle. Born at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, she returned at 18 for her first job as a janitor, according to PEOPLE. Now, over 10 years later, she’s preparing to begin her anesthesiology residency at the very same hospital. Her Journey Into Medicine Taylor-Allen worked… Continue reading In A Full-Circle Moment, Shay Taylor-Allen Matches At Yale Hospital Years After Working There As A Janitor

The NAACP has released findings from a new report examining health equity across the United States. As one of the largest contemporary grassroots assessments of community health resources to date, “ACE Your Health” is backed by rigorous, science-based analysis from global pharmaceutical company Sanofi. According to a news release shared with AFROTECH™, the report draws… Continue reading Exclusive: NAACP’s ‘ACE Your Health’ Report Highlights How Inequality Shapes Health Outcomes Across US

Two Maryland brothers, Patrick and Charles Boyd, received a combined 38 years in prison for orchestrating a nationwide drug diversion scheme that endangered HIV-positive patients, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Charles, CEO of SafeChain Solutions, and his brother Patrick, managing partner overseeing sales, were sentenced Friday, March 13, 2026, following a joint investigation… Continue reading Maryland Brothers Behind Wholesale Pharmaceutical Distributor Get 38 Years In Prison For Selling Contaminated HIV Medication

HealthStack Virtual Summit, powered by AFROTECH™, will take place on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The event brings together physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders for candid conversations about the healthcare industry. What Is HealthStack? HealthStack is a B2B platform for clinicians, health executives, and innovators committed to advancing equitable health care through credible reporting, industry news,… Continue reading HealthStack Virtual Summit Centers Equity In The Future Of Health Care With New Hub Launch

Dr. RoDina L. Williams has made history as the first Black person in Illinois to earn a Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS). A mother, advocate, and scholar, Williams recently received her DCLS from the University of Texas Medical Branch but says it was her time at Illinois State University (ISU) that set her on… Continue reading Dr. RoDina L. Williams Is Reportedly The First Black Person In Illinois With A Clinical Laboratory Science Doctorate — ‘A Testament To Every Door Our Ancestors Pushed Open’

Amazon Pharmacy is working to improve health outcomes by streamlining the path from clinic to medication with new in-office Pharmacy Kiosks that allow patients to pick up prescriptions immediately after medical visits. Announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the kiosks will roll out at One Medical locations across greater Los Angeles starting in December 2025… Continue reading Amazon Pharmacy Launches In-Office Kiosks To Bridge Gap Between Doctor’s Visit And Prescription Pickup