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Every week, health news flies by — studies, deadlines, warnings, wins. It can feel like a lot. So we did the reading for you. Here are five stories from this week that matter for our community here in Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.
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Early detection saves lives — but in Texas, uninsured and underinsured women are far less likely to get screened on time. DaisyMe Foundation breaks down where to find free and low-cost mammograms across Dallas-Fort Worth, and how our care navigators can walk with you every step of the way.
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This October, we're using our voice for the women the numbers keep leaving behind. Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women — and early detection saves lives.
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Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women — even though we are diagnosed slightly less often. This October, DaisyMe Foundation breaks down why the gap exists, what is changing, and how free navigation can help.
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While traditional cardio remains a cornerstone of cardiovascular health, prioritizing balance training after 50 is essential for preserving long-term mobility, joint integrity, and independence. Here is what the research shows.
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GLP-1 medications have transformed weight management for millions — yet social stigma, access barriers, and the burden of constant self-justification remain. Here is what the data shows and what it means for our community.
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Where you live should never dictate how long — or how well — you live. The overlap of food deserts and pharmacy deserts creates a silent crisis fueling chronic disease. We are shifting the paradigm by bringing integrated care directly to your front door.
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The CMS ACCESS Model launched July 5, 2026, testing outcome-based payments for technology-supported chronic care in Original Medicare. For communities that carry the heaviest burden of hypertension, diabetes, and chronic pain, this model is either a breakthrough or another missed opportunity — depending on who shows up to serve them.
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Updated 2026 AHA/ACC guidelines expand statin eligibility to an estimated 21.5 million additional Americans. For Black and low-income communities already navigating a system stacked against them, this news demands a closer look — and a plan.
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Millions of Americans are misdiagnosed, over- or under-prescribed, or turned away from care they need — and the data shows it is not random. Race, gender, and income predict who gets believed and who gets harmed.
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Millions of Black, Latino, Indigenous, and low-income patients receive delayed, wrong, or no diagnoses every year — not because of their biology, but because of bias baked into the healthcare system.
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Founder Sedric Davis reflects on the 250th anniversary of American independence and why health equity is the unfinished promise of freedom for underserved communities.
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This Fourth of July, we reflect on what independence truly means — and why health equity is inseparable from the promise of American freedom.
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Economic pressures are reshaping how communities access healthcare. Here's what's changing — and how DaisyMe Foundation is responding to protect the most vulnerable.
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Mental health stigma in communities of color remains a critical barrier to care. Our workshops are helping change that conversation — one neighborhood at a time.
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Extreme heat disproportionately impacts low-income and elderly communities. DaisyMe Foundation is working to ensure no one is left without resources this summer.
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Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten coverage for millions. We break down what this means for DFW families and what you can do to protect your community.
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Black women in the U.S. are 2–3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Understanding why — and what we can do — is at the heart of our advocacy work.
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From historical trauma to provider shortages, the barriers to mental health care in Black communities are real and complex. Here's how we're addressing them.
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