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“Bridging the Gap: How Barriers Undermine Primary Care in Urban Communities and How Community Models Are Showing a Path Forward”
Written by Anthony Escamilla Introduction Across many U.S. cities, urban neighborhoods often confront a hidden health crisis. Despite geographic proximity to large hospital systems and medical infrastructure, residents lack consistent access to primary care. This crisis is especially pressing in communities with linguistic and cultural diversity, where provider shortages intersect… Continue reading “Bridging the Gap: How Barriers Undermine Primary Care in Urban Communities and How Community Models Are Showing a Path Forward”
“I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”
Written by Aarini Guha Introduction: Picture yourself in this situation: “Good afternoon, Doctor.” “Good afternoon, what seems to be the problem?” “I’ve been feeling really down lately— I feel as if my body doesn’t work the way it should. I feel weird pains in my abdomen. I’ve looked up my… Continue reading “I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”
“Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Really That Beautiful?”
Written by Danielle Amos On May 20th, 2025, Texas Representative Jodey C. Arrington introduced the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill was formed around the agenda of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States of America. While it is framed… Continue reading “Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Really That Beautiful?”
“Dirty Water: The Public Health Repercussions and Implications of the Flint Water Crisis”
Written by Mackenzie Chen Flint, Michigan made headlines in 2014 for a mass poisoning of its citizens, with lead as the culprit. Tens of thousands of residents were exposed to or consumed dangerously high levels of lead, leading to rampant disease and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, due to negligence in carefully… Continue reading “Dirty Water: The Public Health Repercussions and Implications of the Flint Water Crisis”
“Recent Study Finds Increased Cancer Risk in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging”
Written by Amen Dilawar A major new study in the New England Journal of Medicine is raising concern about how often children are exposed to medical imaging that uses radiation. According to the study, about 1 in 10 childhood blood cancers, or around 3,000 cases, may be linked to radiation… Continue reading “Recent Study Finds Increased Cancer Risk in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging”
“After the Sirens Fade: Post‑Emergency Care In Urban Settings”
Written by Anthony Escamilla The wail of sirens pierces the air, cutting through the steady hum of the city streets. On a quiet block, residents glance toward the street: eyes‑wide, resigned, familiar. An ambulance rounds the corner, lights spinning, EMTs rushing through an apartment building entrance with stretchers and oxygen… Continue reading “After the Sirens Fade: Post‑Emergency Care In Urban Settings”
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