Category: Physical Health
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Medicine & Compassionate Care
Written by Kalei Hosaka // Anand was the kind of person who could challenge the world’s darkest cynicism. Despite having lived with HIV for essentially his entire life, Anand found ways to joyfully inspire others—not least his peers also living with HIV. Anand found ways to bring hope into a community that had lost sight of it it. …
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Full & Meaningful Living
Written by Amy Early // What people groups come to mind when I say the following words: Health disparity? Implicit bias? Discrimination? If you’re like many, your thoughts probably first turned to racial and ethnic minorities. After that, you might have considered gender, age, maybe even sexual orientation. All of these are incredibly important and…
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Ritual & Risks in Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies
Written by Chris Keil // I am seated with new friends and acquaintances in a small main room of a small home in Ethiopia. A wonderful mix of smells swirls around the group as we chat about family, professional projects, and world affairs. The fragrance of burning eucalyptus charcoal and incense permeates the space. Soon,…
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Theme Overview: Fighting Disparities & Examining Nuance in Healthcare
In recent years, the health sciences have begun to strongly consider the way cultural political, and socio-economic factors affect patients’ health. This consideration has led to many positive changes. Future health professionals are being trained in cultural sensitivity, and community health programs aimed at reducing healthcare disparities are making an impact across the country and…
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