Telehealth: Adapting to COVID-19 or Future of Healthcare?
The circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have allowed for medical professionals to use telehealth technology frequently, but is this a permanent change?
Category Archives: Community Health
The Undocumented Healthcare Experience
Undocumented U.S. residents face hardship when trying to access healthcare and health resources, often due to public charge rules and language barriers.
Playing for a Better Memory
Playing 3D video games may have a positive effect on on adults and mitigate the effects of cognitive decline.
Outreach Involving the Unhoused During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult to track and combat in the homeless population in America, many of whom are considered high-risk.
Lifting Voices, Changing Lives: The Contra Costa LEV Program
Public health departments are trying to prevent birth inequities incarcerated individuals often face. The LEV program in Contra Costa is one such example.
The Intersection Between Mental Health and Technology
You have probably heard the following phrase used by media, organizations, and governments- “the mental health system is broken”. Many people consider it a market failure due to the fact that the need is identified too late, there is a supply-demand mismatch and a long-standing
The Importance of Failure in Academia
Students are often hesitant to participate in class, and researchers in academia aren’t any different.
Alternative Medicine: A Good Alternative to the Doctor?
Complementary and alternative medicine has ancient roots. How can modern citizens benefit from it?
The Elderly and Exercise
Many older adults are reluctant to exercise due to a number of misconceptions, but exercise could be essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Empathy in Medical Education: Can Kindness Be Taught?
Empathy is critical for building fruitful doctor-patient relationships. How are medical schools preparing future doctors’ interpersonal skills?