Health Before Healthcare

Category: Chronic Disease

July 8, 2026

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Chronic Disease, Wellness

The Cancer That Started All of This

The author reflects on their grandmother’s death from pancreatic cancer linked to smoking, recognizing it as both a personal and… READ MORE
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
May 31, 2026

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Chronic Disease, Global Health

The Impact of Chronic Diseases in America

The leading health issues in the U.S. are chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, rather than common… READ MORE

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