It had been 3 weeks now that Seema had been suffering from an intense pain in her ear, and she couldn’t stand it any longer. When she reached the doctor’s office, she was a little nervous, but not for the reasons one might typically expect. As an Asian immigrant, she had faced many experiences where her doctors had trouble understanding her. Was this because of … Continue reading The Need for Cultural Competence in Health Care
Written By: Isha Lodhawala and Emma Bolkovac The year 2020 is undoubtedly going down in history as one of the most tragic and uncertain times for not just America but the entire world. As the COVID-19 pandemic causes chaos and the Black Lives Matter protests highlight the injustices sought by Black people, a new light has been shone on human rights issues, especially in the … Continue reading How Systemic Racism has Led to Deteriorating Black Health in Columbus, Ohio
With the sudden spike in unemployment due to COVID-19, millions of Americans found themselves without a job and a steady means of income. Though massive expansion of federal aid for unemployment has managed to stabilize poverty levels, many Americans still face daily struggles to pay rent, buy groceries, and care for their families. Among those most strongly affected by unemployment are patients already dealing with … Continue reading COVID, Joblessness, and Health: How the COVID-19 Unemployment Spike Affects Patients with Existing Health Conditions
After two months of the US’s delayed response to COVID-19, our country took widespread measures to quarantine starting in March. Non-essential businesses closed down, companies adopted remote structures, and people were strongly encouraged to stay inside in hopes of minimizing the spread of the virus, watching from home as this pandemic swept the world. Amongst many other upsets with our society, jobs became a huge … Continue reading COVID-19: Exposing the Intrinsic Flaws of Our Healthcare System
Written by: Nicole Freeman As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American people are facing one of the most significant public health crises in United States history. However, the effects of COVID-19 transcend clinical healthcare, as they threaten to undermine our social, political and economic institutions. Although it is difficult to see beyond the limelight of pain and devastation, the pandemic’s exposure of inherent … Continue reading COVID-19 Outbreaks among the Incarcerated: Pandemic Exposes Crucial Flaws in Healthcare Systems of U.S. Correctional Facilities
I have loved to draw ever since I could pick up a pencil. I doodled in the margins of my homework assignments and tests, and getting a digital art tablet at 13 was one of my happiest moments. Yet I’d always relegated art to a hobby; an unrealistic career choice that couldn’t make money. But until recently, I was unsure of how art could fit … Continue reading Art and Grassroots Activism: Learning from Frontline Fighters
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