Meryl Bailey
Meryl is a freelance writer passionate about public health, social justice, and medical innovation. As part of her writing career, she worked as a communications specialist in both the healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Georgetown University.
Recent Posts
Partnering With Boston Schools Is a Key Part of Youth Vaccination Effort
Staffed by a multilingual, multicultural team of nurses and pediatric residents, BMC's pop-up clinics meet youth where they live, learn, and play.
What Does Ideal Healthcare for Girls and Women With Epilepsy Look Like?
"There's power in knowledge," says Abrar Al-Faraj, MD, who spearheads BMC's Women with Epilepsy clinic, about empowering girls in their medical decisions.
COVID-19 Biorepository Builds Opportunity for Care Equity
Infectious disease investigator Nahid Bhadelia, MD says its diverse samples offer the potential to “understand what is driving disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and bridge them.”
HPV-Linked Throat Cancer Is Preventable. This Clinic Offers the Vaccine and Awareness.
BMC’s innovative clinic provides same-day shots and a chance to research barriers to vaccination.
Bettering Chagas Disease Screening Is an Immigrant Health Equity Issue
Leaders of a new public health initiative discuss the challenges of raising awareness of Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease that is likely increasing in prevalence in the U.S.
Special Pathogens Unit Nurses Are Already Preparing for the Next New Virus
When COVID-19 hit Boston, it proved just how vital the SPU's trainings, outbreak simulations, and drills were. Nurses were ready to retool hospital procedures in response.
Emergency Departments Have an Opportunity to Boost HIV Testing
To quell a rising epidemic, BMC has embedded HIV counselors in the ED to increase declining testing rates and connect people to effective treatment.
New Collab Targets Key Boston Areas for Health Equity Initiatives
Boston hospitals and organizations join forces to drive employment and housing programs in the city's most underserved neighborhoods with a focus on sustainable solutions.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Could Change the Face of Clinical Trials
The toll of COVID-19 on people of color shows how crucial it is to overcome obstacles to inclusion in medical research. A new focus on telehealth is one path.
Support for Newborn Mothers with OUD Doesn't Go Far Enough
After being in addiction treatment during pregnancy, 40% of women relapse within the first year of their baby’s life. Experts advocate for extended support for new moms.