In my last blog post, I discussed the looming shortage of healthcare workers in California. A deeper look at the shortage reveals that it is not just about the sheer number of workers required to meet the healthcare needs of the state’s residents, but also about the composition of the healthcare workforce. By 2030, people [...]
Teaching all, part of Alameda Health System’s (AHS) mission statement was on full display this week as 44 Oakland Unified School District high school students graduated from the AHS HealthPATH program. At the graduation HealthPATH participants had a chance to share about their experience. “There wasn’t one defining moment in this program for me because [...]
In recent years, our understanding of what makes people sick—and keeps them healthy—has changed dramatically. It used to be that genetics, an individual’s health-related behaviors, and access to healthcare services were considered the most important determinants of a person’s health. Now, a slew of research shows that many factors combine to affect the health of [...]
Poverty negatively affects the health of young people—they often attend low-achieving schools, live in unsafe neighborhoods, and have poor self-esteem. Those who find their way out of poverty in adulthood remain at higher risk for chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Researchers, including a team at Northwestern University, are illuminating ways to help young [...]
