Archives for October 2020

Kayla Hui, MPH Key Takeaways – Testing, treatment, and recovery for COVID-19 patients vary widely across the U.S. – The pandemic laid bare existing disparities in health care access and treatment. – While treatment regimens are underway for FDA approval, the best protection against COVID-19 include social distancing, wearing a mask, and quarantining at home. On October 2, about seven months … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Care In America: 2 Patients Share Their Experiences

Boston Sunday GlobeIn the 1950s, Perry Como planted an idea into the heads of millions that “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” But 64 years after his melodic declaration that “If you want to be happy in a million ways/For the holidays you can’t beat home sweet home,” the singer’s cheery perspective is sounding downright dated—and reckless.This year, the nation’s top infectious … [Read more...] about In a Pandemic Season ‘Home for the Holidays’ Feels Out of Tune

The Race to Value Podcast Listen to the Podcast There are over 1,300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in our country providing a healthcare lifeline for more than 28 million Americans living in underserved areas of the country. The vast majority of these are living with significant health concerns and are extremely vulnerable to economic fluctuations. Community Care Cooperative, C3, … [Read more...] about Podcast: Bridging the Digital Divide and Advancing Health Equity, with Christina Severin