Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most shared experiences has been one of isolation, quarantine, and social distancing. But how much of this experience can we truly say is shared? During an era that requires skillsets of rapid adaptation and resilience, the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have presented a monumental challenge…
With cancer as the second leading cause of death, bureaucratic and financial support for preventative care is needed now, more than ever. Indeed, an estimated 42% of cancers are preventable; however, underserved communities are characterized by “inadequate access to, or reduced utilization of, high quality cancer prevention, screening and early detection, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services”…
As the field of public health faces a steep upward trajectory, growing pains are certainly felt as limited resources attempt to serve an expanding range of issues. Reshaping our collective approach to public health requires all of us, as a society, to drive progress on several key issues plaguing the current system. Although healthcare advances…