“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

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

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

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

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