Despite stigma, many support making menstrual products more accessible, study suggests
MyVoice survey focuses on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”
MyVoice survey focuses on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”
Language course is one more aspect of how the program is preparing future doctors to care for patients with disabilities
Achievements include model clinics focusing on people with disabilities; educational opportunities for medical professionals and students; and disability health research projects.
Medina is contributing to AREP’s ongoing partnership with Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor
MyVoice researchers conduct study to understand physician qualities they deem most important.
Mixed methods study will attempt to identify the barriers and facilitators of telehealth use from a health equity perspective.
Removing barriers to screening, surveillance, and diagnostic procedures – including making the entire screening continuum free to patients – could save lives and reduce disparities
This year, the Center for Disability Health and Wellness will provide additional educational opportunities.
Founder of the Docs With Disabilities Initiative and podcast lauded by the Macy Foundation for Individual Excellence
Funded research projects range from examining racial and ethnic disparities in health care based on insurance coverage to using advanced technology for diabetes management.
Cost of popular injectables like Wegovy ® and Ozempic ® could put a strain on health insurance and raise healthcare costs for everyone.
There is a large discrepancy in HIV care and education for those with intellectual disabilities that results in an increase in HIV in the population
Addressing these six risk factors for cancer can help reduce the cancer burden in minority communities
The award will support education and disability inclusion, learner safety, and accessibility for medical residents and fellows.
The recognized study explored adolescents’ awareness and knowledge about the legal landscape of abortion and how it could affect their lives.
Lack of financial support and staff education are most prominent barriers.
Her project will help determine the feasibility of cervical cancer self-screening tests among women with disabilities who are Black or Native American.
Poll of people aged 50 to 80 finds 63% of those who say they are overweight are interested in taking a prescription medication for weight management
Her semester-long collaboration with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine helped her spread the word about vaccine effectiveness.
Activities include a dedicated medical clinic; a new, major research study; and ongoing professional development by core members.