By Monica Gonzalez and Krish Ajmani Thousands of individuals foster anger at insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies. This animosity arises from the perceived ability of these sectors to set their own agendas and from the powerlessness citizens feel in controlling their own health outcomes. Open discussion, however, provides a…

By Jasmin Gutierrez In 2021, Latinos accounted for over fifty percent of the United States’ demographic growth. Currently, Latinos comprise nearly nineteen percent of the United States population, making them the second-largest minority group [2]. The Latino population is comprised of vibrant cultures and resilient communities whose historical roots have…

By Krish Ajmani Like the rays of the rising sun as it creeps up the sky, social media has also crept up in usage and popularity, enveloping us completely. The advent of the iPhone only a few years ago has led to a recent explosion in apps, widgets and online…

By: Kaitlyn Bali and Sophia Dinh Electronic Medical Records (EMR) have made its way into doctors’ offices across the country. Used in place of physical paper copies of charts and records, the EMR contains information about patients, such as medical history and treatment information. [7] In 2009, President Barack Obama…

By Alejandro Quezada and Ishita Kaloti In the United States, there has been a constant uphill battle for minorities to receive equal treatment in all aspects of their life, a battle which has manifested itself in a constant fight against biases, stereotyping, and inequality in numerous sectors of our societies…

By Kimiya Ghassemzadeh 4:58 pm: Tashonna Ward, a 25-year-old Milwaukee woman, arrives at Froedtert Hospital’s emergency room with her sister on Jan. 2, seeking treatment for persistent chest pain and shortness of breath [1]. …

By Brent Arakaki and Jewel Ng Health-related stigma has been a continually complex issue that forms the basis of adversities that many with chronic illness face. In particular, patients with chronic illnesses (e.g. diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, etc.) are subjected to stigmas that consequently decrease their quality of life…

By Darlene Lien Despite emerging strategies to improve healthcare issues and policies, medical errors remain a growing phenomenon in the healthcare system. In some cases, medical errors could be harmless; however, in others, medical errors could have detrimental effects. Detecting and reducing such errors are essential to enhancing quality patient…

By Elizabeth Kaplan and Sachi Sengupta Gender bias can be defined as the preference of one gender over another; this bias is based on generalizations and stereotypes. Bias can be characterized as either implicit or explicit. …