Mental Health and Its Affect on Healthcare in Rural North Carolina
When one thinks of healthcare, an image of a doctor helping a child with a broken bone or an oncologist helping an elderly patient with their cancer may come to mind. Health encompasses things past physical condition, however. Mental health … Read more
Corporate and Government Policies Affecting Rural North Carolinians’ Access to Quality and Affordable Healthcare
Behind every hospital visit, emergency responder interaction, insurance co-payment, and much more, governmental and corporate policies play a leading role in determining how these facets of life operate. Unfortunately, these policies have not been working for the country, especially for … Read more
Health Education Disparities in Rural North Carolina and Their Impacts
Everyday, Dr. Denise Hunter, an internist at Caswell Community Health is visited by patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension, obesity, and more. “Because about eighty percent of chronic medical illnesses are solely lifestyle related…People are just eating … Read more
Analyzing the Racial Heathcare Disparities of Rural Areas in North Carolina
In North Carolina, around 40% of the population lives in rural areas, or regions where the population is under 2,500. And given that rural America is not particularly privileged in having access to proper medical treatment, it is to observe … Read more