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.
Alabama Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Up Nursing Home Residents
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.
Researchers at George Mason University Set the Stage for a Test That Detects Tuberculosis in Children
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
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
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.
UNC-Chapel Hill Forges Global Partnership to Develop New Drugs for Future Pandemics
UNC-Chapel Hill has joined READDI, a worldwide organization aimed at discovering and developing new drugs in anticipation of future viral pandemics.
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