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
In Its Second Year, BMCHS' Health Equity Accelerator Sees Racial Gaps Closing for Pregnancy and Diabetes
The initiative will begin to tackle gaps in cancer screenings in 2024.
Busting 4 Myths About Supporting a Family Member in Addiction Recovery
Concepts like "tough love" and "codependency" are among many myths around family support that can hinder a loved one's recovery from addiction.
Health Equity Accelerator at One Year: Lessons Learned and Next Steps
One year since its launch, BMC's Health Equity Accelerator is fueling the change needed to achieve racial health justice.
Can New Medication Formulations for Opioid Addiction Prevent Relapse in New Parents?
Opioid use has quadrupled in pregnancy, but effective medication options remain elusive for pregnant and breastfeeding persons.
BMC Pilots Training Program to Improve Post-Acute Care for Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Training program extends education to skilled nursing facilities to reduce discrimination and increase acceptance rates of patients with SUD.
BMC Launches First Maternal Health Addiction Fellowship
As overdoses become leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality, new fellowship training brings specialists to Obstetric-Addiction Medicine.
BMC Achieves Magnet Status, the Gold Standard for Nursing Care
The nursing department's commitment to BMC's mission of providing exceptional care without exception was a quality that set it apart, appraisers said.
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.”