Category: 2023

Introduction Childhood is a critical period in human development in which adverse childhood experiences and positive childhood experiences have significant impacts on mental and physical health in adolescence and adulthood. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are events caused by perceived intentional … Read more

Introduction Lisa Mckeithan and Sabra Hammond are two healthcare workers local to North Carolina who took drastically different paths to get to their profession. Through comparing their life stories and more specifically childhood experiences my goal is to deduce the … Read more

A medical professional’s role is to suggest and discuss treatment plans when their patients face disease or injury. The willingness of patients to follow medical suggestions can vary, and there is often a disconnect between healthcare providers explaining treatment plans … Read more

Food insecurity is a very prevalent issue that disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities. Many people have the misconception that all food insecure individuals are starving children living on another continent, however, the people in your very own community with … Read more

Racial health disparities are a critical and urgent issue that demands immediate attention in the United States. Underprivileged minority communities continue to face significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare and appropriate medical attention, while the shortage of healthcare infrastructure and … Read more

Alternative care is a common practice in rural regions as a lack of access to hospitals has prevented many families from obtaining healthcare. Families within rural regions, with a focus on North Carolina for this essay, practice various types of … Read more

Racial bias in medicine is a pervasive issue that affects people worldwide and has far-reaching consequences. It directly impacts the quality of healthcare that individuals receive and contributes to the worsening of their mental health. People of color are especially … Read more

Introduction “We were poor, but we didn’t realize it, you know … I can remember the times like when we’d get sick, we didn’t go to the doctor. I assume that we couldn’t afford it. But they had those remedies, … Read more

Introduction The soothing aroma of lavender, the immune-boosting effects of elderberry syrup, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, or the refreshing benefits of peppermint tea. Home remedies, steeped in the traditions of rural living, are trusted, generational healing practices. Due to … Read more

In the Stories to Save Lives Project, narrators, particularly rural residents in North Carolina, tell their stories of experiencing a lack of healthcare access, both financially and geographically. In the midst of inadequate care from the medical system, rural citizens … Read more