Why Does Homelessness Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Reinfection?
A new study suggests high levels of exposure to the virus can overcome even robust immune responses developed after the first infection.
Read MorePartnering 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.
Read MoreWhat Are Social Determinants of Health?
“We recognize that until we can reduce the negative impact of a person’s environment, we can’t get them healthy,” says David Henderson.
Read MoreBMC Joins a New NIH Alliance to Address COVID-19 Inequities
By hearing stories of people in underserved neighborhoods, researchers hope to understand and help overcome longstanding barriers to healthcare access.
Read MoreYouth Engagement in Healthcare Systems and Delivery Methods
“We don’t ask young people what kind of program they might want or need, but we still expect them to come and engage in what we’re offering.”
Read MoreDrug Surveillance Systems Need ‘Complete Overhaul,’ Expert Says
Infectious disease physician Josh Barocas will use NIDA grant to create a novel surveillance network for people who use drugs, emphasizing community engagement.
Read More‘A Care Hub for All’: A CEO on the Vital Role of Community Health
Cynthia Sierra of Manet Community Health Center reflects on the evolution of federally qualified health centers and the importance of sharing their impact.
Read MoreHospital Program Fosters Equity Through Music
A clinic-based music program gives careful consideration to clients’ unique needs, enabling better access to developmental enrichment opportunities for children and families.
Read MoreNutrition Is a Healthcare Intervention Itself
The CEO of Community Servings discusses the evolution of medically tailored meals and the value of food-based intervention in addressing complex medical needs.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Coalition Targets Disparities, Career Pathways
With drop-in support groups and a service-learning program, the Vital Village Network seeks to support breastfeeding and create economic opportunity.
Read MoreAtlantic Pulse Summit Illuminates Healthcare Fixes
It’s no mystery that the U.S. healthcare system isn’t doing its best to keep Americans healthy. In fact, the United States has been a poor-performing outlier on multiple measures, including access, outcomes, and spending. There’s reason for hope, though — America excels when it comes to healthcare innovation and collaboration, both of which have the…
Read More$89M Study Aims to Put a ‘Serious Dent’ in the Opioid Crisis
Lead researcher Jeffrey Samet, MD discusses the NIDA grant that seeks to reduce overdose deaths by 40% over three years in highly impacted communities.
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