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 with systemic fragmentation and cultural barriers. For these communities, access to healthcare depends not only … Continue reading “Bridging the Gap: How Barriers Undermine Primary Care in Urban Communities and How Community Models Are Showing a Path Forward”

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 symptoms, and I think I may have something serious, like endometriosis.” “I see— it’s probably … Continue reading “I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”