Those who live in the United States are told that they are lucky because of the multitude of opportunities and freedoms offered to them. The US is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but despite this abundance of wealth, the nation falls short in terms of health. Even with one of the best…
The United States Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as “… parts of the country vapid of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, usually found in impoverished areas.” From the 2010 census, it was determined that 23.5 million Americans live in food deserts, with a disproportionate amount found in low-income neighborhoods. This…
Alaina Maciá, CEO of Medical Transport Management (MTM) and an alumna of Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers: those that affront socioeconomically-disadvantaged patients in accessing health care, and those that hinder women in the workplace. While these issues seem unrelated, Maciá seizes her position as a female…