2024

TL/DR - The article discusses the views and practices of Missouri OB-GYN, Dr. Colleen McNicholas, who works in a state with restrictive abortion laws. McNicholas emphasizes the importance of recognizing patients' diverse identities and incorporating them into their healthcare, and highlights her own experiences and identities to better connect…

TL/DR - The US government-funded health program will start covering 'social determinants' such as housing, transportation, and nutrition to improve patients' overall well-being. The move comes amid a growing acknowledgment that these factors play a significant role in influencing health outcomes. The policy intends to reduce healthcare costs in…

TL/DR - The article discusses a talk that will be given by a descendant of Peter Gibson Thomson, the founder of Champion paper mill. The talk will cover the mill's history and its crucial role in the development of the town of Canton, North Carolina. The presenter, David Belcher, is the great-grandson of Thomson and he will share personal stories…

TL/DR - The article discusses the improvements in mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women due to legislative changes. It further examines the effects of mental health parity laws on new mothers. The new laws and changes not only assist in broadening access to mental care but also ensure that the needs of new mothers are…