Health equity is imperative for the future of the health of the nation
In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I read the National Public Radio report, “African-American deaths from COVID-19 are nearly two times greater than whites.”
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Policywise
How to help the public navigate stem cell products
Society is aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022
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Measles on the rise
On March 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Advisory warning of an increase in both global and U.S. measles cases.
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Bridging generations: Combating social isolation in older adults through art and storytelling
Older adults in residential facilities were particularly impacted by COVID-19. Isolation and protective measures to mitigate the spread of the virus first started in March 2020
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Healthcare on wheels: Using mobile clinics to reach children all over Houston
Almost 12% of all children in Houston are uninsured or have never seen a healthcare provider, but a mobile healthcare program at Baylor and Texas
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When medicine becomes political
How healthcare professionals can navigate the balance between providing accurate medical information and avoiding partisan biases.
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Waiting for answers: Efforts to reduce wait times for developmental evaluations
A closer look at efforts to reduce wait times and increase access to care for individuals and families of individuals with IDD.
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Exploring spirituality and healthcare ethics through “A Still Small Voice”
In a world where access to healthcare can mean the difference between life and death, and even the best healthcare cannot always ward off death,
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Navigating future planning: Aging and intellectual and developmental disabilities
In a raw and vulnerable moment, a patient’s mother confided in me, “I’m deeply concerned about who will care for my son when I’m no
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Public-private partnerships to address social inequality in health: Lessons from the literature
Globally, social inequality in health is a major public health challenge. In both upper-middle-income and high-income countries, contemporary healthcare and social service systems are struggling
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