Tag Archives: health inequalities

Mentoring Initiative for Minority Women in Medical and Health Sciences Shows Positive Impact on Career Progression and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The AIMMS initiative, a mentorship program designed to support minority women in academic medicine and health sciences, has proven to be an effective tool in breaking down barriers and promoting career advancement. Developed by the University of Southampton … Read the full press release

EC report finds gap in life expectancy and infant mortality between EU countries is narrowing

10-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The wide variation in life expectancy and infant mortality historically found between EU countries is narrowing, according to a report published today by the European Commission. The gap between the longest and shortest life expectancy found in EU-27 … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers and Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group awarded £9M to tackle health inequalities and chronic disease interventions

The collaboration will address issues of health inequalities through improvements in public health and chronic disease interventions 15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Liverpool in partnership with the Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have been awarded £9 million, as part … Read the full press release