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How Food Empowerment Can Replace America’s Dependence on Food Aid
In the United States, food insecurity is still a fact of life for millions every day. Food banks, pantries, and charity drives put up a fight working nonstop, but the need is always there. The programs give only temporary assistance,… Continue reading
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What Data Can and Can’t Tell Policymakers
Policymakers are often told only the partial story when it comes to health equity, since the numbers are just one of the sources of evidence. To some extent, they rely on data-driven health equity policy to define disparities; however, the… Continue reading
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How Bureaucracy Undermines Health Access in Low-Income Communities
There are various programs being created across the US to create a equitable care system. However, many founders of such programs quickly find themselves trapped in a quagmire of paperwork. These may all include the requirement of proving eligibility, jurisdictional… Continue reading
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Streamlining Health Programs for Real Impact
Every year, a massive amount of money is allocated for programs aimed at increasing the accessibility of healthcare and reducing inequity. However, these initiatives tend to get stuck in the middle of the administrative process and the complexity caused by… Continue reading
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How Mobile Health Programs Reach Underserved Communities
When a single mother in a rural county has to sacrifice significant amounts of time to drive two hours or more for her child’s vaccine, or when an elderly man in an urban neighborhood cannot afford a bus to the… Continue reading
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