Sarita Panchang’s Post

I discussed this article and the work of accompaniment with 2nd year med students in my structural competency class this week. There is so much we can learn and do together to improve health equity!

Recently completed a course on “Women's Health: Migraines” with Stanford Medicine. Migraines are a significant concern in women’s health, and I'm excited to gain more insights into their management and care. 📚✨ Expanding my expertise in women's health! I recently completed a program on "Women's Health: Migraines" through Stanford Medicine. Understanding migraines and their impact on women's health is essential for advancing effective treatment and care strategies. 🧠💪 #WomenHealth #Migrane #StanfordMedicine

 As medical advancements continue to extend life expectancy, we are faced with new challenges in ensuring that the quality of life keeps pace with longevity. This question invites us to consider how we can best support our aging population, respecting their choices while navigating the complex ethical landscape that surrounds end-of-life decisions. By engaging in this conversation, we can better understand the diverse perspectives and values that shape our views on aging and euthanasia. I encourage you to join me in exploring this sensitive yet crucial topic, as your insights are invaluable in shaping a compassionate and thoughtful approach to the future of senior care.

Dexter: Violence Against Women and Children    We are excited to announce that Dexter will participate in a global health research project focused on studying violence against women and children in low-resource settings. This initiative will map country-specific datasets and leverage Dexter to produce epidemiological research, gaining insights into sub-groups within the population. The project will encompass 5 different developing countries.    https://lnkd.in/e32-EVN2 

What have U of A School of Public Health researchers achieved? ▶️ Led a Canadian Initiative to establish a brain tumour registry, supporting the improvement of research and patient outcomes, ▶️ Identified a critical protein that led to a malaria vaccine breakthrough, ▶️ Developed a portable, affordable test for dengue fever, ▶️ Used social media data to study urban design’s impact on mental health, ▶️ Created a tool to establish the likelihood of women developing premature menopause, ▶️ Using Indigenous health-care practices, began the development of a model of care to improve clinical care for Indigenous peoples in Alberta, ▶️ Established an initiative to improve diabetes health care in Indigenous communities... ...and there's so much more. Join the School of Public Health and transform healthcare while you work toward a healthier, equitable future for all. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4edYpzO

What have U of A School of Public Health researchers achieved? ▶️ Led a Canadian Initiative to establish a brain tumour registry, supporting the improvement of research and patient outcomes, ▶️ Identified a critical protein that led to a malaria vaccine breakthrough, ▶️ Developed a portable, affordable test for dengue fever, ▶️ Used social media data to study urban design’s impact on mental health, ▶️ Created a tool to establish the likelihood of women developing premature menopause, ▶️ Using Indigenous health-care practices, began the development of a model of care to improve clinical care for Indigenous peoples in Alberta, ▶️ Established an initiative to improve diabetes health care in Indigenous communities... ...and there's so much more. Join the School of Public Health and transform healthcare while you work toward a healthier, equitable future for all. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4edYpzO

Emily Treleaven, Research Assistant Professor with the Survey Research Center and an affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, has received R01 funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to assess how persistent, intergenerational social and economic disadvantages shape disparities in health, infections, and healthcare utilization in early childhood. Building on data from the longitudinal Chitwan Valley Family Study (CVFS) that includes multi-generational data on children, their parents and families, and their communities in Nepal, the new project will document the frequency and duration of diarrheal disease and acute respiratory infection (ARI) to assess the effects of persistent disadvantage on young children’s health. The results will help child health programs and systems to better address disparities in illness and healthcare utilization, and will inform our understanding of the consequences of growing up in persistently disadvantaged families for children globally. Read more about this important research: https://lnkd.in/e_CEJP99

Every year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes April as National Minority Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Systems Research, the average life expectancy of Black and African-American people in the U.S. is four years shorter than that of white people, and some members of racial and ethnic minority groups experience a higher burden of preventable disease, death, and disability compared with non-Hispanic white individuals. NCIRE-supported Principal Investigators such as Dr. Michael Weiner, Dr. Jorge Kizer, and NCIRE Board Member Dr. Ovbiagele are actively working to close gaps in health research disparities on issues that disproportionally impact minority groups such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and stroke, respectively. NCIRE is honored to support the research of such individuals and joins the VA, OMH, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the National Institutes of Health to “Be the Source for Better Health” as we share resources to improve health outcomes through our cultures, communities, and connections. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsBt-kxt https://lnkd.in/gyVHf3u

Influential abortion-pill studies retracted: the science behind the decision Studnicki, J. et al. Health Serv. Res. Manag. Epidemiol. https://lnkd.in/gFccmsrx (2021); retraction https://lnkd.in/gqtST2h4 (2024). Studnicki, J. et al. Health Serv. Res. Manag. Epidemiol. https://lnkd.in/gGRThgHk (2022); retraction https://lnkd.in/gqtST2h4 (2024).

“While some individuals may hesitate to help address obstetric fistula due to a lack of awareness or understanding of its impact, it is critical to understand the urgency and necessity of The Fistula Foundation’s work.” Thank you, Nadia Hemmat, for highlighting the pervasive and devastating effects of obstetric fistula! From the article: 🏥 Fistulas are disproportionately prevalent in regions with inadequate access to proper health professionals 💰 The cost to repair a fistula is about $616 (currently $619)—the equivalent of what the average U.S. citizen spends in three and a half days 🤯 💪 The solution is in collective action and supporting organizations like Fistula Foundation! Read the full article from UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences here: https://bit.ly/3UIAIsL