Indian Healthcare, Universal Coverage
A Brief Overview of India’s New Healthcare Initiatives
How does the second most populous country in the world seek to achieve universal coverage?
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.
Climate change, ED visits, air pollution, allergies, asthma, emergency department visits, global warming, health, heat, pollen
From Climate Change to Emergency Departments
Read on to learn how climate change is linked to an increase in emergency department visits.
Lawsuits, Opioid Epidemic, Opioids, Pharmaceutical Industry
Opioid Makers Feel the Pain: Examining the Legal Action Surrounding the Opioid Epidemic
Read on to discover the events leading up to the American opioid epidemic and what the hopes are for the future.
SSBs, Sugar, advertising, health, low-income countries, soda, sugar ban, sugar control, sugar sweetened beverages, vulnerable populations
Should Sugar be Banned?
Soda companies are targeting vulnerable populations, negatively affecting their health.
Behavioral Health, Mental health, adolescents, children, mental health day, school absences
A Hopeful Change to how Mental Health is being Addressed in Schools
Three states are taking action to break the stigma against mental and behavioral health in adolescents. Read on to find out more.
Food insecurity, SNAP benefits, TANF, food security, food stamps, hunger, low-income
What is happening with SNAP benefits?
Currently, 36 million people receive food benefits. This number could greatly change if a proposed rule goes into effect.
Drowning, Pools, Prevention, Water, children, safety
Drowning Prevention Starts with You
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children. Continue reading to learn how drowning can be prevented.
Healthcare Workforce, healthcare, medical education, medical school, physician shortage, physicians
The Impending Physician Shortage: Potential Changes to Medical Education to Address the Issue
We face an imminent crisis of physician shortage. Read on to see how changes to the medical education system may help.
Equity, Immunosuppressants, United Network for Organ Sharing
Part 3 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Fixing the Inequalities in Organ Distribution Policies
How do our policies lead to inequitable vs. equitable organ allocation?
Cardiac Death Donors, Hepatitis C Organs, Older Organs, Organs, Transplant
Part 2 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Reevaluating Previously Unused Organs to Increase Supply
Many organs procured are discarded. Is there something we can do about it?