Tag: health
Browse our exclusive articles!
Racism’s impact on health and health care goes beyond bad apples
The idea that there is a systemic problem with racism in the United States is a pill too big to swallow for some. We tend to act as if we have put racism behind us. We elected a Black president. Twice. We must then, collectively, be more open-minded, right?
Health Insurance Law Under Siege Again
At the height of the pandemic, many Americans are experiencing firsthand the flaws in the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance it guaranteed. They are also facing the possibility that even the protection it does afford may be stripped away.
House Passes Infrastructure Package, Including Four of Dr. Ruiz’s Provisions
On July 2nd, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act – an infrastructure package focused on creating millions of American jobs, combatting the climate crisis, and addressing disparities throughout America.
White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide
The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched the REACH national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to play a critical role in preventing suicide.
Bars ordered closed in Riverside County in response to upswing in coronavirus cases
Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser has ordered all bars in Riverside County closed to help slow the spread of coronavirus, which has seen a recent upswing in confirmed cases.
