by Christina Silva | Aug 21, 2024 | Blog
Source: JAMA Network By Monique Brouillette, MS In the spring of 2020, Maddy Kline was finishing her first year of medical school at Harvard and things were not going as expected. As the COVID-19 pandemic was surging across the nation, it was highlighting...
by Christina Silva | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog
Understanding the importance of mental health in overall well-being is crucial, yet many underserved populations encounter significant obstacles when trying to access the care they need. These disparities in mental health care access can have far-reaching effects on...
by Christina Silva | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog
Source: NPR By: Rob Stein Photo: Dr. Marty Sellers, wearing a red scrub cap, and his team from Tennessee Donor Services perform a normothermic regional perfusion organ recovery at a hospital in eastern Tennessee. Jessica Tezak for NPR It’s late on a Friday afternoon...
by Christina Silva | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog
Health equity in maternal and child health plays a vital role in public health by addressing disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for mothers and their children. These disparities can have significant impacts on families and communities. This blog...
by Christina Silva | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities have been extensively documented and are rooted in a mix of social, economic, and structural factors. Physicians, as trusted healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in recognizing and addressing these disparities. This...