Search Results for: growing up baylor

Progress Notes

Transplants and teaching: An interview with Dr. Thao Galvan

April 1, 2021 Education, Medical Education, Surgery

Dr. Thao Galvan shares why she decided to become a transplant surgeon and discusses her career journey in medicine.

Momentum

What is placenta accreta spectrum?

March 25, 2021 Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, obstetrics and gynecology, placenta accreta spectrum, Pregnancy

A maternal-fetal medicine specialist discusses what causes placenta accreta spectrum, who is at risk, and how to look out for symptoms.

Policywise

Pandemic, power outages, and…policy on child poverty?

March 5, 2021 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Child, Child Allowance, policy, Poverty, Tax credit

There is is growing interest in a policy change that would have enormous health benefits for children, families, and our society.

Progress Notes

Inspiring hope for a more equitable future in healthcare

March 2, 2021 Community, Diversity Essay Contest, Education

Orthotics and Prosthetics Program student Karrigan Smith shares how a volunteer experience impacted her actions to improve health equity.

From The Labs

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Debra Murray

February 28, 2021 biocuration, Black History Month, minorities in genomics, Research, summer programs

Dr. Debra Murray shared her professional journey, from conducting basic science research to developing and managing programs to interest minority students in genomics.

From The Labs

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Darius Dawson

February 25, 2021 Black History Month, educational outreach, Health Disparities, mentorship, Research, tobacco cessation

Dr. Darius Dawson shared his dedication to improving the health of minority populations, a hint to his artistic side and much more.

From The Labs

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Jones

February 24, 2021 Black History Month, Chagas disease, heart disease, Research, Vaccines

Dr. Kathryn Jones shared how she discovered her vocation, how she unwinds at the end of the day and much more.

Policywise

Patient dissent during those awkward teenage years

February 23, 2021 Anesthesia, Consent, Decision Making Capacity, Pediatric Assent, pediatrics, Teenage

“NO! NO! NO!” Two-year-old Chloe cried, thrashing on the operating table. The team of nurses and anesthesia providers attempted to soothe the girl with songs