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Biases in algorithms hurt those looking for information on health purpose

Jul. 15, 2020 8:27 am

Biases in algorithms hurt those looking for information on health

"Correcting algorithmic biases and providing better information to users of technology platforms would go a long way in promoting equity," says guest columnist Anjana Susarla.
‘Para ser una promotora, tienes que venir de la comunidad, ese es el verdadero poder del modelo’ purpose

Jun. 23, 2020 11:25 am

‘Para ser una promotora, tienes que venir de la comunidad, ese es el verdadero poder del modelo’

Puentes de Salud cuenta con sus promotoras para alentar y facilitar vidas más saludables en ‘Puebladelfia’.
‘To be a promotora you have to come from within the community — that’s the real power of the model’ purpose

Jun. 23, 2020 7:06 am

‘To be a promotora you have to come from within the community — that’s the real power of the model’

Puentes de Salud counts on its promotoras to encourage and facilitate healthier lives in South Philly’s ‘Puebladelphia.'
Promotoras: un modelo comunitario que tiene garra — y corazón purpose

Jun. 11, 2020 10:53 am

Promotoras: un modelo comunitario que tiene garra — y corazón

El primero de una serie de cinco artículos que analizan si este distintivo modelo de salud y defensa de la comunidad de inmigrantes latinos sobrevivirá o prevalecerá en el tiempo de COVID-19.
Promotoras: A community model with heart — and teeth purpose

Jun. 10, 2020 1:06 pm

Promotoras: A community model with heart — and teeth

The first of a five-part look at whether the distinctive Latinx immigrant community health and advocacy model will survive — or thrive — in the time of COVID-19.
Memorial Day: 8 ways veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus purpose

May 25, 2020 7:24 am

Memorial Day: 8 ways veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus

"Veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources are now in deeper trouble," says guest columnist Jamie Rowen.
An all-star panel of local experts discuss COVID-19’s impact on Black community purpose

Apr. 27, 2020 8:46 am

An all-star panel of local experts discuss COVID-19’s impact on Black community

In the latest installment of 'Don't Let Democracy Die', State Senator Vincent Hughes led a spirited conversation about mobilization, information and knowledge sharing, as well as collective organized action.
Frontline providers can’t strike, so here is how you can help them shut down COVID-19 purpose

Apr. 7, 2020 3:30 pm

Frontline providers can’t strike, so here is how you can help them shut down COVID-19

"We have all been playing the 'anxiety vs coronavirus' game, now imagine how our frontline providers feel everyday, knowing they are being exposed, knowing they do not have the PPE they need," says guest columnist Marion Leary.
Opinion: Let us now praise our extraordinary ordinary folk purpose

Apr. 2, 2020 9:18 am

Opinion: Let us now praise our extraordinary ordinary folk

Yes, low-wage essential workers deserve better pay, but they deserve to be celebrated too.
COVID-19 prompted changes at Mazzoni include furloughs for 30% of staff, leadership paycuts purpose

Mar. 27, 2020 5:28 pm

COVID-19 prompted changes at Mazzoni include furloughs for 30% of staff, leadership paycuts

Programs addressing food, housing, and medical case management will return to full capacity but physical and behavioral health services will continue to operate remotely.