19 hours agoPsychological Safety in Academic MedicinePsychological Safety in Academic Medicine Medical education has produced defining concepts to maximize psychological safety in the learning environment. While numerous studies have examined the negative effects of the social, verbal, physical, and sexual harassment experienced by medical students (Amarin et al., 2017), alongside students’ well-being (Eckleberry, et al., 2017…Psychological Safety7 min read
Aug 20Community Health Needs AssessmentsCommunities need strength and proper resources to meet the needs of children, youth, and families by focusing on the capabilities of a community that includes its citizens, agencies, and organizations. Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify critical health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. …Community Assessment5 min read
Jul 10The Importance of Data for Public HealthData can be used in many ways for a variety of purposes. It provides information that has been translated into a form that is efficient for movement and processing. Public health uses data because it gives healthcare providers clinical insights that are not otherwise available. It allows them to demonstrate…Public Health5 min read
Jun 25COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 6 months to 5 years oldThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to authorize the use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, the agency announced on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022. The authorization of these vaccines is a major step forward in protecting our youngest citizens from this deadly virus…Covid Vaccine4 min read
Jun 8The Rise of DEI Initiatives in Business and EducationThe world has changed in ways many of us would never have imagined just a few short years ago. From the rise of remote work to a more global economy, what defines an effective workplace has forever shifted. Along with that change comes a growing perspective on how we approach…Diversity Equity5 min read
Jun 8How Housing Inequality Affects Lead Mitigation for Minority ChildrenIt may seem like an odd comparison to make, but there is a significant disparity in today’s world between the threat of lead poisoning in our homes and natural environments and how minority communities are at greater risk than others. Often when the conversation of racial injustice crops up in…Lead Contamination5 min read
May 20The High Cost of PrescriptionsLow-income individuals and communities of color in the United States are faced with numerous barriers to accessing health care: limited insurance coverage, poor access to services, lack of education about health topics, and more. But there is an excruciating pain of a barrier that exists and affects these communities of…Prescription Drugs3 min read
May 15Can COVID-19 Cause Hair Loss?The pandemic Corona Virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made the human population susceptible to several diseases and conditions that can last from months to years. Some conditions may be asymptomatic, while others can show up as long-term negative impacts known as COVID- Long haulers. Many long haulers have been reported…Covid Hair Loss5 min read
