Health and Wellness

Inequities in rural healthcare pose a worldwide challenge. In the U.S., one out of every five Americans experiences major disparities in health and healthcare delivery due to geographic isolation, socioeconomic status and other factors. Here, we take a look at our partner schools’ innovative solutions to this vexing social issue and celebrate the heroes and innovators who are committed to protecting the health of individuals and communities.

These Two William & Mary Alumnae Are Working to Transform Primary Care

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September 18, 2020

In a fellowship with the Weitzman Institute, Dena Bashri and Shivani Gupta are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth and tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.

Alabama Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Up Nursing Home Residents

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September 17, 2020

DeMarcus Rudolph started the project because nursing home residents can’t see their loved ones in person due to the novel coronavirus, and he wanted to do something to lift their spirits.

this photo shows a researcher at George Mason University who has developed a test to detect tuberculosis in children

Researchers at George Mason University Set the Stage for a Test That Detects Tuberculosis in Children

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September 11, 2020

Tuberculosis remains the world’s top infectious killer, with 10 million people falling ill from the disease and 1.5 million dying each year. It's particularly lethal for children if it goes unidentified and untreated.

Mercer University Medical School Professors Publish Groundbreaking Text on Health Equity

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September 10, 2020

The first-of-its-kind book covers the systemic issues impacting pursuit of health equity as a nation and the needs of a wide range of population groups.

How a "Nerd Club on Twitter" Developed a Saliva-Based Test for COVID-19

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September 4, 2020

The University of South Carolina and Clemson University, both Sullivan partner schools, played key roles in the development of the test, which is recommended specifically for asymptomatic cases.