Addressing Period Poverty to Promote Health Equity
Learn how period poverty impacts ED patients and explore actionable ways for physicians to improve health equity by providing essential menstrual products.
Equity Equation
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Addressing Period Poverty to Promote Health Equity
Learn how period poverty impacts ED patients and explore actionable ways for physicians to improve health equity by providing essential menstrual products. -
The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Health Equity Challenges
The resurgence of measles and mumps reveals a health equity crisis. Emergency physicians can combat outbreaks by addressing vaccination gaps and misinformation. -
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association...
The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Health Equity Challenges
The resurgence of measles and mumps reveals a health equity crisis. Emergency physicians can combat outbreaks by addressing vaccination gaps and misinformation.
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association…
Compassionate Care for Neurodivergent Patients in the Emergency Dept.
The quick-moving, high-stress practice of emergency medicine means health care professionals need to be prepared for anything….
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in Medical Education
The inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in undergraduate medical education is considered crucial for…
Why Sex and Gender Matter in Medicine
For centuries, we’ve tended to view specific groups through simplified lenses. We see children as miniature adults,…
An Analysis of Racism in Health Care
“I matter, now what are you gonna do?”1 That is the last line in Dr. Robert Ray,…
Gun Violence: Treating the Root Cause
Everybody dies in the summer. Want to say your goodbyes, tell them while it’s spring. I heard…
Addressing Bias, Racism, and Disparities in the Emergency Department
The emergency department represents a critical point of entry into the health care system for vulnerable patient…
Moving from Race-Based to Race-Conscious Care
The year 2020 highlighted our flaws. Unprepared, we faced a pandemic that has now killed more than…