by Christina Silva | Jul 31, 2025 | Blog
Persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes continue across the United States, largely stemming from unequal access to and use of health care services, as well as broader social and economic determinants that reflect both historic and ongoing systemic...
by Christina Silva | May 1, 2024 | Blog
Source: Miami.Edu By: Lisette Hilton Photo: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Hannah Ship witnessed the health care struggles the Deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience long before she enrolled at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “I...
by Christina Silva | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog
National Volunteer Week presents a wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on the value of volunteering across different sectors, particularly in the field of medicine. Doctors, equipped with their specialized expertise have the power to create a meaningful...
by Christina Silva | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services April is National Minority Health Month! This annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and...
by Christina Silva | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog
Cultural competence in healthcare refers to the ability of healthcare providers and organizations to understand, appreciate, and effectively respond to the cultural and linguistic needs of patients. It is an essential aspect of delivering high-quality and...
