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Happy National Doctors Day!

March 30, 2021 by DFC

Written by Kaylee Yu, DFC VolunteerMarch 30th, a day to honor medical professionals and the contributions they make to protect the health of people around them. Working in the medical field requires dedication and passion, and now more than ever, it is important to recognize the … [Read more...] about Happy National Doctors Day!

Filed Under: DFC Blog, Featured, News

How Do We Feed Our Kids During COVID?

August 18, 2020 by DFC

“The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals writing this post and do not express the official policy or position of any specific healthcare organization.” Written by:Abhinav Totapally, MD Pediatric Resident Ana C. Monterrey, MD, MPH … [Read more...] about How Do We Feed Our Kids During COVID?

Filed Under: Advocacy, DFC Blog, Featured Tagged With: HEAL

COVID-19 Health Policy Hackathon

July 27, 2020 by DFC

ABOUT THE HACKATHON The Rice-Columbia COVID-19 Health Policy Hackathon, organized by undergraduate students at Rice and Columbia, is seeking mentors for the weekend of August 7-9. This 36-hour policy challenge aims to bring Houston and NYC college students together to design … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Health Policy Hackathon

Filed Under: Announcements, Community, Featured, Partnerships

Public Charge: What is it and how does it affect patients?

September 24, 2019 by DFC

Written by: Cameron Goff & Tom Fadial The term ‘public charge’ is used by the US government to describe someone who is likely to depend on government benefits. When considering green card applications, immigration officials consider whether an applicant could be classified … [Read more...] about Public Charge: What is it and how does it affect patients?

Filed Under: Announcements, DFC Blog, Events, Featured, News Tagged With: Events, Forum, Immigrant and Refugee Health, Immigration, Public Charge

Eliminating Healthcare Barriers for Texan Immigrants: A Policy Brief

September 11, 2019 by DFC

Authors: Andrew Bratsman, Meera Namireddy, Anjali Kumar, Padma Swamy MD, EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAlthough immigrants make up one in six residents in Texas, they face unique and consequential barriers to receiving regular, appropriate healthcare. Hampered by both individual and … [Read more...] about Eliminating Healthcare Barriers for Texan Immigrants: A Policy Brief

Filed Under: DFC Blog, Featured, Policy Brief Tagged With: Barriers, Immigrant and Refugee Health, Immigrant Healthcare, Immigration

Recap: “Research and Reality: The Social Determinants of Health”

May 15, 2018 by DFC

Thank you to all who joined Doctors for Change for our May 9th forum on social determinants of health! Last week's event was a tremendous success and spurred much-needed discussion about this important topic. We would also like to thank our wonderful presenters, Tanweer … [Read more...] about Recap: “Research and Reality: The Social Determinants of Health”

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