Giving the Gift of a Smile: A Chicago Pediatrician’s Experience in Bolivia
“Doctora, thank you for giving my child a new future. We had lost hope, but now, we can finally dream […]
Rediscovering Indigenous Healing
Communal practices rooted in ancestral cultures build relationships and improve wellness.
Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia
“Art helps our seniors focus and concentrate—it gives them a purpose to feel appreciated…,” said Luisa Ornelas, LAMDA program coordinator.
Research Supporting Indigenous and Alternative Health Practices
Should traditional healthcare practices include sound and light therapies inspired by ancestral knowledge?
Schools have a period problem, and these Black and Latina Chicago teens aren’t having it
Meet the teens tired of hiding their periods. They’re taking on schools, cultural norms, and outdated policies to demand change.
Complicating The Narrative: Healthcare Incentives Align with Treatment not Prevention
An LNN investigation examines how financial and economic considerations influence priorities in the U.S. healthcare system
Dr. Emma Olivera: Find Your Tribe
Latinos are the most significant and fastest-growing group in the U.S., yet their presence in healthcare, particularly as physicians, remains
Initiative aims to increase and improve long-COVID care for Latinos
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected communities worldwide, disproportionately impacting specific populations. Hispanics, Latinos have shown a higher susceptibility to
Kid’s Above All: Providing Better Support To Spanish-speaking Women
Empowering and inclusive birthing experiences are crucial for every mom-to-be. Having Spanish-speaking doulas ensures effective communication, cultural understanding, and personalized support during this transformative journey.
Organ Transplant Patients Share Stories of Hope and Concern
Latinos in the United States face significant disparities in access to healthcare, leading to increased rates of chronic illness. These disparities often result in a higher need for organ transplants within the Latino community.
University students across Chicago influence schools to stock period products
Zeenat Muhammad’s days as a neuroscience major at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) are busy. Now a junior, she’s double
Complicating The Narrative On Health Care For Undocumented Immigrants
Editor’s Notes: In healthcare, equity — the notion that everyone should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health