The article discusses the significant role of Medicaid in enhancing healthcare access through school-based health clinics (SBHCs) in the U.S., particularly following the 2014 reversal of the “Free Care Rule.” This policy change allowed …
The article discusses the critical role of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) in improving patient outcomes, particularly in stroke care, by facilitating the sharing of medical information among healthcare providers. HIEs enhance care coordination, …
The article highlights the critical role of community participation in health governance, emphasizing that it is essential for effective and equitable health systems. It underscores the importance of giving communities, especially marginalized …
Effective recruitment strategies are essential for the success of clinical trials, particularly in the context of chronic diseases like hepatitis B. Inadequate recruitment can lead to insufficient sample sizes, compromising study validity. Proactive …
The article discusses the successes and challenges of community participation in health care within the IGAD region. Notable achievements include improved disease prevention and health outcomes through community health initiatives, such as Ethiopia’s …
The article highlights significant barriers to kidney transplantation access for racialized populations in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians. These groups face a 66% to 69% lower likelihood of …
The article emphasizes the critical need for health infrastructure in rural areas to ensure residents receive necessary medical care. It highlights the impact of rural hospital closures, with 194 reported since 2005, leading to increased travel …
Qualitative research is crucial for advancing health equity by providing insights into the social determinants affecting health outcomes, particularly for marginalized populations. It helps identify barriers to healthcare access and informs …
The article discusses the historical context of global health interventions, highlighting their roots in colonialism and racial hierarchies that persist today. It emphasizes the need to critically evaluate the motivations behind global health …
Discrimination significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of minority nursing staff, particularly heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that 60% of minority nurses witness discrimination, with 28.3% experiencing it personally, …
The article emphasizes the critical role of community engagement in combating health misinformation, highlighting how trust and local involvement can enhance the impact of accurate health messages. A case study, the Health Misinformation Fellowship …
The article discusses the significant urban-rural disparities in healthcare, particularly concerning dementia care, stroke recovery, postpartum contraceptive use, vaccination willingness, and malaria programs. In dementia care, rural residents face …
The article discusses the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, highlighting that Black, Hispanic, and American Indian populations experienced significantly higher rates of infection, …
The article emphasizes the critical importance of diversity in cancer clinical trials, particularly in oncology, where treatment responses can differ significantly across demographic groups. Despite racial and ethnic minorities constituting over 40% …
The article emphasizes the critical role of health equity in the detection and treatment of melanoma, highlighting the impact of social determinants such as socioeconomic status, education, and access to healthcare services on melanoma outcomes. …
