During Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge and highlight the inequities caused by systemic racism found in the health community and the effects it has had on Black…
We had the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Keith McInnes about social health concerns among the veteran population experiencing homelessness. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
Suicide is a major public health problem, with approximately 800,000 suicide deaths globally each year. Thus, it’s crucial to accurately predict who will engage in suicidal behavior so that they…
If the shift to greater use of telemedicine continues after the pandemic, it could reduce reliance on the emergency room, where crowding has long been a problem. This could happen…
New software makes it easier to report personalized health-study data back to participants, helping bridge a data equity gap. Health research depends on participant involvement, but participants are rarely given…
My hope is that from this pandemic we gain a generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists who are determined to approach public health with a dedication to creating equitable solutions.…