Tag: Health equity
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Diabetes care on wheels: Mobile clinic brings care to patients who are homeless, low-income
Mobile clinics bridge a critical gap in diabetes care For many people experiencing homelessness or living paycheck to paycheck, managing diabetes can feel like navigating a maze with few exits. The arrival of a mobile clinic staffed by healthcare professionals is changing that reality, bringing essential diabetes care directly to neighborhoods where people are most…
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Study Finds 65% Surge in Leg and Foot Amputations in Illinois Hospitals (2016–2023)
Overview: A Shocking Rise in Amputations A recent Northwestern Medicine study reveals a 65% increase in leg and foot amputations among patients treated in Illinois hospitals between 2016 and 2023. The findings highlight a growing public health concern, drawing attention to clinical practices, social determinants of health, and access to preventive care that may influence…
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Global Analysis Reveals Stark Inequalities in Care for Breast, Cervical, and Ovarian Cancers
New Global Findings Highlight Widespread Inequities in Cancer Care A landmark study by the Cancer Survival Group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveals persistent and troubling inequalities in how women’s cancers—breast, cervical, and ovarian—are diagnosed and treated around the world. The research, which analyzed data from diverse health systems, shows that…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors—A Scoping Review
Introduction: Reframing Global Health through Decolonization Decolonizing global health is more than a slogan—it is a framework for dismantling power imbalances, redistributing decision-making, and legitimizing non-Western knowledge in global health practice. A comprehensive scoping review of 91 articles (newer than 2020) identifies three core pillars: redefining the field, enabling agency for the global south, and…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors
Introduction Decolonizing global health is a growing movement that seeks to dismantle the enduring power imbalances and colonial legacies that shape global health, from funding to knowledge production. A comprehensive scoping review of 91 articles published since 2020 highlights three core objectives: redefining power structures, restoring agency to the global south, and reforming epistemic foundations…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Groundbreaking Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Effort to Understand Vaccine Uptake A collaborative research initiative between the Political Science and Public Health faculties seeks to unpack how vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public trust, and health equity. The project will analyze longitudinal survey data from the pandemic period, focusing on the interplay between policy environments and individual decisions about…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Look at Vaccine Policy A new, joint effort between political science and public health faculties is launching a longitudinal study on how state vaccine policies shape who gets vaccinated and why. Building on a rich history of COVID-19 research, the project aims to reveal how political beliefs, access to care, and demographic factors…
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Vaccine Policy Study by Political Science and Public Health
Collaborative Effort Between Political Science and Public Health A major interdisciplinary study is underway to examine how state vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public attitudes, and health outcomes. The research team brings together expertise from political science and public health to explore a question at the intersection of policy, behavior, and health equity: Do mandates…
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Lessons Learned From Over 20 Years of Telemedicine in India: What a Scoping Review Reveals (2000–2023)
Introduction: A Two-Decade Journey in Indian Telemedicine India’s telemedicine landscape spans more than 20 years, evolving from satellite-based links between rural spokes and urban hubs to a nationwide digital health ecosystem. A scoping review of telemedicine services initiated between 2000 and 2023 maps what has worked, what has scaled, and where evidence remains thin. The…
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Developing a Green Thumb in Youth Could Help Prevent Cancer, Study Finds
Overview: Gardening as a Public Health Strategy Gardening initiatives for children and youth are more than a pastime; they are a potential primary prevention strategy against cancer and other chronic diseases. A rapid literature review led by Christina Gillies, adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, syntheses data from dozens of studies in high-income countries…