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Encouraging Latinos to enroll into health insurance has been a challenge, and some say the failure, of the Affordable Care Act. Enter the Promotora, a community health expert who relies on pounding the pavement to spread the word, even in front of tough crowds who may not qualify, but who may in tur
The consequences of separating parents from children can include causing or exacerbating mental health problems such as depressive or anxiety disorders.
In Arkansas, an alternative to the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion uses federal dollars to purchase private health plans for low-income residents who fall in a coverage gap. But now, as other states consider following suit, the Arkansas law, could end unless it is renewed by lawmakers.
In 2014, fellows Alonso Yáñez and Annabelle Sedano collaborated on a project highlighting shortcomings in detention facilities for undocumented immigrants operated by for-profit companies.
As many as 1 in 4 of those detained have chronic medical conditions. Medical neglect can lead to deteriorated health and, in Fernando Dominguez Valdivia's case, death.
Fatal errors and lack of adequate medical care in immigration detention centers bring suffering to detainees and their families.
Persons living with HIV in Luwero and Nakaseke districts of Uganda have now become involved in the intricate detail of managing their affairs.
Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s well aware of Detroit’s infant mortality problem and to tackle it he will draw upon his experience as president and CEO of the Detroit Medical Center, a position he held from 2004 until he resigned to enter Detroit’s mayoral race.
