Healthcare Digital August 2021 | Page 14

GLOBAL NEWS

1 UNITED STATES

Most and least racially inclusive hospitals revealed
The Lown Institute released rankings of the most and least racially inclusive hospitals in each state . Hospitals received a higher ranking if they had higher patient counts from area codes with greater proportions of nonwhite patients compared to their " community area " radius . Unfortunately , the research shows racial segregation is common in urban hospitals .

2 UNITED KINGDOM

Coalition of experts forms to tackle eating disorders
Experts in mental health and eating disorders have formed Hearts , Minds and Genes to tackle the causes of eating disorders . The group is calling for the government to urgently reform existing services , stating that " no one should be dying from an eating disorder in 2021 ."
14 August 2021