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SomnusNooze topics: Diversity, equity and inclusion
HF Announces Task Force to Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Hypersomnia Foundation announced its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force last week on social media. This group of volunteers and HF Board Members are working to understand and identify the challenges people of diverse backgrounds may... read >
Differences in Hypersomnia Disorder Symptoms Among African Americans
Do people of different races/ethnicities experience the same hypersomnia symptoms? This is still an open question, but one study found that African Americans with narcolepsy are less likely to have cataplexy, even when hypocretin levels are low. The... read >
U.S. Supreme Court Hearing on the Affordable Care Act Scheduled for Nov. 10th
On November 10th, the Supreme Court of the United States will conduct a hearing on a topic of great concern to millions of people with chronic health conditions such as idiopathic hypersomnia and related sleep disorders. The question before the court is... read >
A Call to Action: Racial Disparities in Hypersomnia Disorders
The Hypersomnia Foundation has long felt that welcoming everyone, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other demographic, is essential to who we are, and must be incorporated into our efforts to raise awareness and reach undiagnosed patients.... read >