… and second-year Speech Language Pathology student, Laura Gonz á lez. “I wanted to create a space with people who have similar upbringings to share their stories and … Counseling, to share their personal and professional journeys, and perspectives on what they thought the healthcare system was missing about the Hispanic community. … about the barriers they have overcome as well as their cultural strengths and how that shapes their identities and approaches to healthcare.   The various …

… on picnic blankets and tables while enjoying refreshments, playing games, getting to know each other, and doing arts and crafts during the Mission, Values, and Community Excellence (MVCE) Office ’s annual MVCE at the Park on the Shouse Lawn yesterday. “Building community over food … and interprofessional care for a diverse and complex society. “People may ask, ‘How does this connect to our values and mission?’ But if we're truly committed to …

… Into the New Normal,” the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy’s annual conference. The virtual event occurred October 25-29. Monday, October 25 “Design Thinking” to Spark Innovation in PPOTD Projects. Jessica Asiello, OT, OTD, OTR, Sarah McKinnon, … MS, OTR. Poster presentation. Thursday, October 28 JEDI In the Health Professions: How an Interprofessional Post-Professional OTD Course is Changing Practice. Jessica …

… gasping for air.  Bystanders pleaded for the other police officers at the scene to do something, but none did. George Floyd was murdered by Officer Derrick Chauvin, … he became a powerful symbol of systemic injustice against Black Americans. Floyd’s murder came just months after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Breonna … in health, and the opportunity gap in education all serve as cases in point at how much work there is to be done, says Dr. Kimberly Truong, Chief Equity Officer in …

… summers, raging storms, and melting ice caps offer proof that the Earth’s temperature is rising at an unprecedented rate. Yet the medical and human rights … part of the changing climate equation includes crises that don’t seem as obvious to most people, and remain woefully missing. To address this challenge, the MGH … need to access the health care they need to treat these conditions,” she said.     How to get these messages out to policymakers and the public remain a daunting task. …

… Equity Area of Expertise Medical Education A tour of two local communities leads to insights and collaborations Have you ever walked or driven by an idling bus and … recent walking tours. Organized through a collaboration between the MGH Institute’s JEDI Office and  Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health, the tours … about the history of the area and talk to residents and business owners about how rent increases and other issues affect their daily lives.  “As a nurse whose area …