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Medical Experts Push for Cultural Competency Awareness

Dr. Francis Lu is a medical messenger. He travels to medical schools around the country spreading the importance of “cultural competence.”

November 27, 2018

Exposure to Police Violence May Be Associated With Mental Health Disparities

The main findings are that police violence is relatively widespread in Baltimore and New York City, is disproportionately directed toward people of color and sexual or gender minorities, and is associated with psychological distress, suicidal behavior, and psychosis-like symptoms. Read More

November 26, 2018

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Survey of school nurses reveals lack of bathroom policies and bladder health education

In an online survey developed by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a majority of school nurses reported that the pre-K-12 schools they work for do not have written policies on student bathroom use and do not have education for students and teachers on bladder health. Read More

November 26, 2018

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NYS set to unveil doula program to help women during childbirth

A pilot program attempted in 2011, now re-introduced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, would cover doula services under Medicaid in Brooklyn. A doula, which in Greek translates to female servant, is non-medical care for women before, during and after childbirth. “A doula is someone that offers emotional and physical support and as well as what we […]

November 26, 2018

The new cholesterol guidelines: What you Need to Know

The new cholesterol guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association are out! These guidelines — last updated in 2013 — have been highly anticipated by the cardiology and broader medical community. They have been approved by a variety of additional professional societies, including the American Diabetes Association. Thus, the majority of […]

November 26, 2018

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The Color of Justice: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in State Prisons

Our November topic is “Minority Issues.” I conducted some additional research on this topic and came away with three very good articles. I strongly suggest you take time to review and then see if information contained in the articles coincides with your thoughts, or perhaps you may learn something new. Read More

November 26, 2018

Review Highlights Challenges in Providing Healthcare Services to LGBTIQ Community

Sexually diverse people face greater challenges and there is a need to have more representative researches to provide evidence for advocacy and planning interventions in Bhutan. This is according to a review conducted by a project coordinator with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Sonam Wangdi. Read More

November 26, 2018

Abortion rates in US reach a decade low, CDC reports

Abortion rates in the United States have dropped to their lowest level in 10 years, according to a report released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2006 to 2015, the year of the latest completed survey, reported abortions from participating areas fell 24%, from 842,855 to 638,169. Read More

November 26, 2018

Black in Fresno: A ‘Silent Crisis’ That’s Getting Worse

For generations, JePahl White’s family has been talking about Fresno’s inequities for its black residents. He describes it as a “silent crisis.” “One of my father’s admonishments was to leave Fresno and plant roots somewhere else because of the lack of opportunities for black people in the city of Fresno,” he said. Read More

November 26, 2018

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Activists Talk ‘Race, Racism, and Mental Health’ at Harvard Law School

Community organizers from the Boston area and across the United States convened this weekend for a two-day conference on “Race, Racism and Mental Health” hosted by the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at the Harvard Law School. The conference comprised a series of panel discussions that touched on the intersection of race […]

November 19, 2018

Minneapolis may change course on rules about healthy food in convenience stores

The Fremont Market, a corner store in north Minneapolis, played a starring role in a 2017 video about how the city is helping people find more produce, protein and dairy products in their neighborhoods. These days, Fremont Market owner Khaled “Mike” Azem said he’s throwing away more fruits and vegetables than he sells. Read More

November 19, 2018

UNMC College of Nursing Receives $91.5K Grant for Geriatric Services

The project is being managed by UNMC assistant professor Dr. Nancy Meier, who teaches adult gerontology and psychiatric mental in the nurse practitioner programs. She explained that many older patients have to travel further for specialized services, which limits their access to care. “One of the reasons for my applying for this grant is that […]

November 19, 2018

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Is the Language of Digital Technology Killing us and our Ability to Communicate?

I have always been a lover of language, in all of its various forms. A voracious reader since the age of three, I became fluent in a second language by the time I reached high school, was pleasantly surprised in college to discover that I spoke a third language called “Black English,” and, since then, […]

November 19, 2018

The Role of Pediatricians in Global Health

Ninety percent of the world’s children live in low- and middle-income countries, where barriers to health contribute to significant child morbidity and mortality. The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the health and well-being of all children. To fulfill this promise, this policy statement defines the role of the pediatrician in global health and […]

November 19, 2018

Growing Number of State Laws Limit Local Government Control Over Food and Nutrition

In recent years, more than a dozen states have passed laws limiting local governments’ ability to create food and nutrition policies and more than two dozen states previously enacted laws preventing obesity-related lawsuits against food businesses, finds a new analysis led by NYU College of Global Public Health. These laws are examples of preemption, a […]

November 19, 2018

Addressing Inequality and Improving Public Health at the Local Level

While global health issues and epidemics always command attention, U.S. News & World Report and the Aetna Foundation are shining a spotlight at the local level, honoring four leaders who are quietly making a major difference in public health in their communities. “We are here tonight to recognize exceptional community leaders who are making extraordinary […]

November 19, 2018

Lack of Access to Healthcare in Earlier Chapters of Life Carries Over Into College

Connor Smith was a freshman in high school when his family lost their health insurance. By junior year, his mental health had deteriorated. Due to his family’s inability to pay for health services, he began to self-medicate using Xanax purchased off the black market. At the time, he thought this was his only realistic option. […]

November 19, 2018

Is the Language of Digital Technology Killing us and our Ability to Communicate?

My fascination with language, as a method of expression and communication, is precisely because of what it can do and enable and that it exists in so many various forms. It is also why I am so concerned with the direction of current trends in language and, ultimately, our communication.

November 14, 2018