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A Fragmented System: A Look Into Guatemala's Healthcare Gap

WebThe Land of Eternal Spring in Trouble Guatemala, the land of eternal spring, is the largest economy in Central America, with almost three times the GDP of neighboring …

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The Future of Healthcare in America

WebBetween presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, America’s most popular health insurance programs have faced dramatic alterations over recent years. …

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Gen Z, Social Media, and the Uptick of Medical Misinformation

WebThe spread of medical disinformation on social media dates back to the creation of these sites. However, "the spread of false and misleading health information …

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“First Do No Harm:” Don’t Ignore Race in Medicine

WebSince many social determinants result from structural racism in the United States, making it difficult for people of color to escape the cycle of poverty based poor …

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NY Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Temporarily Blocked

WebNew York continues to struggle to join the growing number of states implementing vaccine mandates for healthcare workers after a judge issued a temporary …

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The Need for Nurses: The Nursing Shortage and How to Address It …

WebThe nursing shortage is defined by high demand and low supply, as experts worry about the trajectory of employed nurses heading into 2030. However, significant …

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The 150th WHO Executive Board Meeting

WebThe 150th World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting for 2022 took place between January 24th and 29th, where members agreed on the agenda for the …

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Too Clean for Our Own Good: COVID and the Hygiene Hypothesis

WebIt's been nearly two years since we entered an alternate reality of the Covid-19 pandemic, where masks, sanitizers, and overwhelming feelings of isolation have …

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Richard Nixon and the Origins of the War on Drugs

WebThis article is part of a two- part series (2/2).President Richard Nixon would become the next major player in furthering Harry Jacob Anslinger’s policies. Nixon first …

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The Reality of Medicare for All

WebAccording to a Kaiser Family Foundation and New York Times survey, more than one in four Americans had trouble paying a recent medical bill in 2016. This has led …

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A Crisis in Human Capital: Understanding the Indian Brain Drain

WebHowever, the “Brain-Drain” did not end in the 1960’s: today, India is the biggest exporter of health care workers to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries …

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Ohio Overrides Governor DeWine’s Veto, Banning Youth Gender …

WebCourtesy of The Associated PressOn January 24, the Ohio Senate voted to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors. This reverses Governor Mike DeWine’s (R …

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Harry J. Anslinger and the Origins of the War on Drugs

WebThis article is part of a two- part series (1/2).It is no secret that America’s drug legislation has disproportionately impacted people of color. Today, the “War on Drugs,” a …

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The Impacts of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Heartbeat …

WebOn April 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed one of the country’s most restrictive abortion policies, referred to as the Heartbeat Protection Act, …

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Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on IVF Creates Uncertainty and …

WebOn March 6, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) signed a new legislation into law that protects IVF doctors from legal liability as a result of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. In a …

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The Midwestern Experience of Climate Change

WebThe urgency to stop the climate crisis is ever-growing. People are flocking to the streets to protest the current government standards and demanding wide-spread …

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"A Collapse Into Chaos" What DA Thien Ho’s lawsuit could mean …

WebDuring the week of September 26, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Sacramento in regard to the condition of …

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Redlining in Boston: How the Architects of the Past Have

WebThe House Ownership Loan Corporation (HOLC) was established in the 1930s as a part of FDR’s New Deal to assist homeowners in refinancing their mortgage …

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