I grew up singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The song was written in 1900 by the brothers Johnson (not those of “Strawberry Letter 23” fame), James Weldon and John Rosamond Johnson. In 1919, the NAACP (National Association for the…
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“Health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.” Access to health care is one of the many factors that affect health equity. In turn, there are many…
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Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is well known for his legacy of fighting for civil rights. But what is often forgotten was his broader social justice mission. He said, “It is time to move from an era of civil…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It answers the customer service phone lines of companies. It’s the online chatbot anxiously awaiting to assist you. It’s behind the algorithm in your browser searches that determines the results you see. It can do…
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The older I get the more I understand proverbs and other sayings. Experience continues to provide more depth and understanding. Life leads to new revelations about old expressions. Living results in seasonal changes beyond spring, summer, fall, and winter. Due…
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Many people leave their doctor’s appointments and other health care visits with unanswered questions. And when they arrive home, they promptly ask a friend, family member, or Dr. Google. Unfortunately, none of these are the best options. There are many…
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Health Literacy and Human Rights The Conference on Health Literacy and Human Rights begins in Rome tomorrow on December 5, 2024. The report Health literacy is a human rights concern (Sorensen K, 2024) is one of the reference materials. The…
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It’s open enrollment time! This is the time of year when individuals buy, renew, or change their health insurance. If you don’t have insurance through your employer, Medicare or Medicaid, you can purchase health insurance from the Marketplace. The federal…
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is categorized as an orphan disease in that it affects less…
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More and more each year, I worry that my Primary Care Provider (PCP) will retire. There is a shortage of them as well as other specialists for many reasons including that pay has not kept of with the cost of…
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