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June 25, 2026

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Chronic Disease, Heatlh, Social Determinants of Health, Wellness

The Hospital Visits That Didn’t Have to Happen

Observations during a hospital volunteering opportunity show that many ER visits could be avoided with better access to primary care.… READ MORE
June 13, 2026

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Global Health, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

What the CDC’s Weekly Report Says About Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity affects about 1 in 5 children and teens in the U.S., impacting around 14.7 million young people. The… READ MORE
June 10, 2026

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Global Health, Social Determinants of Health

Clean Water Is Healthcare

Last year, I interned at the New Life Medical Clinic in Bauchi, Nigeria, where I helped design a community health… READ MORE
June 7, 2026

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Mental Health

When the ER Becomes the Mental Health System

The article discusses how emergency rooms have become the primary option for mental health crises, a situation exacerbated by inadequate… READ MORE
June 3, 2026

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Global Health

Global Health Typical Courses

Global health investigates the underlying causes of illness beyond medical treatment, focusing on factors like access to clean water, nutrition,… READ MORE

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