The opioid epidemic is a growing public health emergency in the United States. As the number of overdoses continues to rise, it is unavoidable[...]
Recognizing the importance of mental health | Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that one in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year? Mental health is a topic of conversation that is spoken[...]
A Conversation with an Expert: Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic is an ongoing crisis that has severely impacted the United States. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of[...]
Addressing SDOH to Reduce Health Disparities | National Minority Health Month
70% of a patient’s long term wellness is determined by factors outside hospital walls, which means that addressing social determinants of health[...]
World Health Day: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
World Health Day is an important day each year that is celebrated across the world and presents a global opportunity to spread awareness and focus[...]
The Importance of Family and Social Support
After our basic needs are met by things like food, water, and shelter, the next most important needs are social. Every person wants to feel a[...]
The Role of Community Health Workers
Community health workers (CHW) are important members of the community. They do great work to spread awareness, improve access to health services,[...]