Read an opinion piece by Dr. Safo on the role of civic engagement in combating moral injuyr in the Albany TimesUnion.
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Drawn to Care: Introducing Dr. Margaret Safo
Given the enormous impact that access to quality care provides, one of Dr. Safo’s most powerful tools is her conscientious effort to treat everyone who comes to her with respect and love.
Black Maternal Health and HIV/AIDS: Advocacy Lessons Across Movements
The state of Black maternal health in the United States is dire—and has been for centuries. Despite incredible gains in civil rights, Black women are still three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. In some places, like New York City, this number is as high as nine times.
Indomitable: Introducing Juan Michael Porter II
“Living with HIV is sort of an insult because we have everything we need to eliminate this virus. If I can acquire HIV, then anyone can. And it’s best when I say that out loud.” A natural and trained speaker, Juan Michael proudly uses his potent and studied skillset to spread information and education.
Advocacy from the Bottom Up: Introducing Dr. Kasandra White
An award-winning gynecological surgeon recognized for her strides in minimally invasive procedures, Dr. White centers care and compassion as patients who trust her with their sensitive organs and with their futures.
Over One Hundred Thousand Strong: Introducing Dr. Melissa Creary
Dr. Creary, an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, describes her path as ‘non-linear’, having started with a general interest in science.
Yes, I Can: Introducing Dr. Onyi Balogun
“If I had the cure for cancer, I’d paper the whole world, just tell everyone, send everyone a WhatsApp message! That, though, made me realize that people have some strong misconceptions, and they may need information.”
Hope in a Multi-Crisis Time:
Introducing Dr. Rachel Bervell
As the eldest of three children born to supportive, education-forward Ghanaian immigrants, Dr. Bervell entered Harvard University at 16.- Dr. Rachel Bervell, Black Health
Monkeypox Exposed a Big Crack in Public Health: To Heal It, Look to Primary Care
A shortage of vaccines.
Confusing messages about who is at risk.
Challenges accessing diagnostic testing and appropriate treatments.
The public health response to monkeypox looks too much like our nation’s incomplete and inequitable response to COVID-19.
Health Equity Requires Civic Engagement: A Call to Action
In a time when little feels apolitical, most would agree that every person has a right to achieve optimal health. One pathway to achieve improved health for all is by centering equity in health care delivery.