When George Floyd was murdered by police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020, his death sparked protests across the country that many have classified as the birth of a modern civil rights movement. Businesses across the U.S. made promises to double down on equity,...
As 2022 comes to a close, we looked back at the personal stories we shared this year. These narratives portray the experiences of those in our BMC community who have made it their work to raise awareness and create change for the future. By sharing their stories, they...
As 2022 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on what we learned in the past year to advance our efforts into the coming year. Throughout the year, HealthCity explored many pressing issues in healthcare today: provider representation without unconsented...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mental health impact globally, but an oft under-discussed group is frontline workers. One 2022 study indicated that in 2020 and 2021, emotional exhaustion has substantially increased among frontline healthcare workers —...
Nationwide protests over the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police have led to intense scrutinization of law enforcement policies across the country. In Massachusetts, lawmakers took emergency action on police reform through the new “Act Relative to...