Making healthcare inclusive for LGBTQ patients
As I scroll through my Facebook feed to admire friends who are celebrating Pride Month, I think about how far we’ve come as a society
Read More
Search Results for: Image of the Month
Living with young adult diabetes: What you should know
Living with diabetes is challenging for anyone, but can be especially difficult for young adults who are transitioning out of the pediatric healthcare system into
Read More
Throwback Thursday: Let’s take a ride
If you participate in events like the MS 150, you’re well aware of how impactful biking can be for raising awareness of health issues. However,
Read More
Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the volume of information I was
Read More
Mental health: Speak out to break the stigma
Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about my experience with mental illness and how that part of me has shaped my career trajectory
Read More
The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow
From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but also about him, what motivated
Read More
Surviving bladder cancer: One year later and going strong
At age 75, Tim Smith was living an active life, busy running a wine import business in Houston with his wife, and traveling all over
Read More
Medical care: More than just the doctor and patient
How does medical care get delivered? If portrayals of doctor visits in the movies and on television tell us anything, it’s as simple as this:
Read More
Prepare for hurricane season!
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is less than one month away, and there is no better time to prepare than now. Forecasters predict
Read More
How to care for the fasting child
The middle of May marks the beginning of the month of Ramadan, the time of year where Muslims around the world choose to abstain from
Read More