In mid-February, an outbreak of measles began at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County, South Florida. The outbreak has now spread to at least nine cases in Broward County and one additional case in Polk County, Central Florida. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Florida’s response to the outbreak has raised concerns among public…
Climate Change and its Implications for Health and Life Insurance | Insurance Business America Life & Health Climate Change and its Implications for Health and Life Insurance Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on the Insurance Industry Life & Health By Terry Gangcuangco The Geneva Association and Wellcome have collaborated on a report highlighting the…
Nebraska Advises Against $15 Million Cut in Mental Health Funding The head of an advisory committee on behavioral health care, Tim Heller, has urged Governor Jim Pillen to reconsider a proposed $15 million cut in funding for mental health services in Nebraska. Heller, who has a personal connection to the issue with a son facing…
Pleasant Radford Jr. ’14 MBA, a resident of Minneapolis, finds himself surrounded by both the promise and the pain of his city streets. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, these same streets have become a stark reminder of ongoing injustice. However, Radford remains an optimist, believing that out of trauma can come transformation and…
Social determinants of Health, such as access to food, housing, education, job security, and climate change, are factors that significantly impact people’s health outcomes and well-being. These nonmedical factors, despite not being part of the healthcare system, contribute to health disparities and have a substantial influence on individuals’ daily lives. Recognizing the importance of addressing…
When someone is experiencing a mental Health crisis, the last thing they need is to be met with handcuffs and a police cruiser. Unfortunately, this has been the reality for many individuals in the District of Columbia, including Chioma Oruh’s brother, who lived with schizophrenia for 47 years. Despite needing care, individuals in mental health…
Chronic pancreatitis is a painful and progressive inflammatory disease that affects the pancreas’ ability to regulate blood sugar and aid in digestion. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, especially after eating, and weight loss, which worsen over time. Elizabeth Garniss, a high school English teacher, was bedridden due to the excruciating pain caused by chronic pancreatitis…
