Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group

HIV patients in DC reported intense distress during pandemic

A new study reveals that HIV patients in Washington D.C. were particularly vulnerable to psychosocial challenges like depression, anxiety, and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older patients were found to be more resilient compared to younger ones, highlighting the importance of social security in weathering intense stressors.

SourceMid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group·JournalAIDS Research and Therapy·TypeSurvey·DateJun 29, 2023

Black and Hispanic men saw worse COVID-19 outcomes, study shows

A new study from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute highlights nationwide health disparities in COVID-19 testing, hospitalization rates, and death. Black and Hispanic men were more likely to be hospitalized and die from COVID-19 compared to their white counterparts.

SourceMid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateNov 23, 2022