Understanding the State of Health Literacy in the United States
Fifteen years ago, as a freshman in college, Akeia Blue received a diagnosis. It wasn’t until years later, and only after completing a Master’s in Public Health and writing a paper on...
Gender and Perceived Patient Pain
A study from the University of Wisconsin found that over 40% of adolescents with chronic pain report experiencing pain dismissal from a physician.
Pain dismissal is belittling or denying a report of pain.
A related study...
‘Walk It Off’ Culture Affects Athletes’ Health
Nicholas Kent is an 18-year-old ice hockey player for the Vernon Vipers in British Columbia, Canada, playing at a semi-professional level for the past four years. During one life-changing playoff game, he...