by Pamela Dahlen | Jan 25, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
Community health workers at the front lines of the pandemic are providing essential care for underserved populations. Across the world, some of the most important factors contributing to poor health are rooted in social determinants of health, including the cost and...
by Pamela Dahlen | Jan 21, 2021 | Community, News
The incoming administration’s task force on health equity will address a terrible reality of American medicine: persistent racial and ethnic disparities in access and care. Read the Full Article.
by Pamela Dahlen | Jan 14, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
Centuries of racism and oppression have left deep scars in the collective memory of communities of color when contemplating interactions with systems and institutions that have historically devalued our concerns and interests. Mistrust is wide-spread and deeply...
by Pamela Dahlen | Jan 12, 2021 | News
Mentoring Biomedical Graduate Students and Dealing with Distressed Students Thursday, February 18, 2021 11:30 am -1:00 pm Faculty will learn about resources for mentoring biomedical PhD students and approaches for dealing with distressed students. Introductions by...
by Pamela Dahlen | Jan 8, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
The news concerned Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh. National surveys published in the fall showed Black Americans are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to the public. At the same time, trial investigators were trying to overcome that mistrust and...