Health: Page 64

Chicago Group Shows Hispanic Medical Students a Path to Medicine

Growing up in Miami, Florida, Pilar Ortega, MD, had a Latino doctor and grew up in a community that included her family that emigrated from Spain and neighbors from Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Central America. It wasn’t until she was in college—and then even more so in medical school and residency—that she learned how […]

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Colleges ‘Swamped’ by Students’ Mental Health Needs, But Services Vary Greatly

At Connecticut College, almost a third of students get mental health services in a given year and half of all students get that help at some point before they graduate. At Trinity College, close to half of the student body comes into the counseling center in a given year. By contrast, at Manchester Community College, […]

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Campus Suicides Rattle N.J. College. Students Demand Improved Mental Health Services.

The Rowan University student was sleeping in her dorm room when it happened two years ago. In the middle of the night, another student killed himself nearby on the Glassboro campus. “It really struck me and I think about that a lot. Somebody felt like there was no other option that they had than to […]

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Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick Balances Life of a Surgeon and University President

Long before darkness had given way to sunlight on a recent Friday morning, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick was already in the operating room at Howard University Hospital, gearing up to operate on his 86-year-old patient. Working with Dr. Terrence Fullum, the interim chair of th Department of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine, […]

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Dangerous Gains, Deadly Losses

Almost as far back as I can remember, I’ve had issues with food. Whether I was eating too much, too little, or too much junk food, I’ve never quite been able to get the hang of eating a healthy, balanced diet. This wasn’t really an issue for me until recently. I had a fast enough […]

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How to Protect Your Mental Health During Finals Season

Finals are coming. The end of semester finish line is in sight, but there’s still a massive marathon to get through. The adrenaline of the final push when you’ve already been running all semester can be anxiety provoking. As intense as it can be, there are ways to stay resilient and finish strong. Read More

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Manhattanville Looks to Open Nursing School in Wake of College of New Rochelle’s Closing

PURCHASE – Manhattanville College is looking to open a nursing school next year, filling a void created when the College of New Rochelle closed permanently over summer. And Debra Simons, the former head of CNR’s nursing school, is on board as dean of Manhattanville’s new School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Read More

Demand for Mental Health Services Grows

GALESBURG — After local assessments finding mental health services to be greatly needed in the region, Knox and Warren county organizations are working to take action. Mental health, substance use and behavioral health were identified as prime areas of concern in an assessment of community health needs by OSF HealthCare. The assessment, put together through […]

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White Coats for Black Lives Evaluates Diversity at Select Medical Schools

Diversity is essential to combat healthcare disparities, but a recent report shows that the number of underrepresented minorities graduating from U.S. medical schools is still disproportionately low. White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL) was formed by medical students in 2014 with the vision of safeguarding the well-being of patients and eliminating racial bias in healthcare. […]

At Darke County Hospital, Workplace Diversity is ‘More Than a Policy’

Despite representing a large portion of the total workforce, women in healthcare represent a minority among leadership positions, according to a 2019 study. That’s not the case at Wayne HealthCare, the independent hospital northwest of Dayton that boasts a female-majority senior leadership team. Read More

Study: Veterans More Likely to Hold Non-Degree Credentials

A new study found that United States military veterans are more likely than their general population counterparts to hold certificates or certifications.

University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine Will Offer Free Tuition to Graduates Working in Underserved Arizona Communities

The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson are trying to tackle two problems with one scholarship program: medical student loan debt and a lack of primary care physicians in the state. The medical schools will offer free tuition to students who work in underserved areas in the state, starting in spring […]

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