The Land of Limited Transportation and the Home of the Uninsured
“Should I call a midwife or try and make it to the hospital?” “Can I afford to make it to my ultrasound appointment?” “Should I buy my prenatals or groceries this week?” These were among the many questions bouncing around … Read more
Health Impacts for Informal Caregivers in Rural Communities
Introduction As the hidden support to our healthcare system, informal caregivers, specifically those who care for a spouse, parent, or other adult relative, make up an estimated 53 million adults in the United States[1]. Informal caregivers assist those with chronic … Read more
Holistic Home Remedies and Cultural Perspectives of Southern Rural Healthcare
Introduction The rural South is home to a variety of cultural identities, all of which influence the ways in which southerners perceive and access healthcare. This essay touches on racial and ethnological cultural identities within the south which include, but … Read more
Socioeconomic Class and Rural Healthcare: the reality of this disparity
Introduction Imagine you are a 65-year-old grocery worker, Eleanor, in rural North Carolina. You are presented with a consistent cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath and have recently been coughing up blood. After this pain has been carrying on … Read more
Effect of the English language barrier on receiving quality healthcare for low English proficiency Latinos in the rural south
Introduction Low English proficiency or LEP Latinos, many of which are recent and first generation immigrants or migrant farmworkers, are those who have a limited ability to communicate in English. LEP Latinos represent an increasing constituency of individuals in rural … Read more