health inequities, social determinants of health, upstream services
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Upstream
Upstream interventions for social determinants of health can improve health
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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.
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.
COVID-19, digital contact tracing, emerging technologies, ethics, mHealth, pandemic
Ethics of Digital Contact Tracing to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
What are some ethical factors to consider when utilizing contact-tracing apps to contain the pandemic?
head and neck cancer, oral cancer, oral cancer research
Current Disparities in Oral Cancer Research and Survival
Disparate research funding for oral cancer has negatively affected treatment and survival.
Afghanistan, Mental health, mHealth, smartphones
Closing the Mental Health Treatment Gap in Afghanistan Using mHealth Innovations
mHealth innovations have the potential to revolutionize post-war Afghanistan.
Oral Health, disparities, post-pandemic dentistry, teledentistry
Teledentistry and Oral Health Care
What are the benefits and barriers to integrating teledentistry into routine dental care in the post-pandemic era?
Equity, LGBTQ, Transgender, disparities, healthcare, vulnerable population
Transgender Discrimination in Healthcare
Transgender patients experience discrimination in healthcare. Read on to find out more.
Pharmacist, Spirituality and religion, patient care, whole person care
Pharmacists’ Opinions and Beliefs about Spiritual Care
What do pharmacists think about providing spiritual care to patients? Read on to find out.
COVID-19, Public Health, pandemic, vaccine, vaccine hesitancy
The Problem with the Vaccine Solution
The COVID-19 vaccines are here to save lives, but multiple challenges exist in getting people vaccinated.
Equity, health disparities, justice, social change
Fairness in All Health Policies
What would it take to ensure that all health policies are designed not only to achieve good but to be fair?
disparities, health, health care, homeless, housing
Disparities in Health Care for the Homeless
In addition to lack of stable housing, the homeless face challenges of disparities in health and health care.