Join Doctors for Change for “Coordination of Care: Maternal Health,” a forum on access to care issues in the area of maternal health. Topics covered in this forum will include an overview of the state of maternal health and rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas, … [Read more...] about Aug. 14: “Coordination of Care: Maternal Health”
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Jul. 10: “Creating Safer Spaces: Improving Healthcare for Immigrant and Refugee Families”
Join Doctors for Change for “Creating Safer Spaces,” a forum on immigrant and refugee health. You will learn and discuss the experiences and barriers that immigrant and refugee families encounter when seeking care, the laws that are precipitating these barriers and possible … [Read more...] about Jul. 10: “Creating Safer Spaces: Improving Healthcare for Immigrant and Refugee Families”
Recap: “Research and Reality: The Social Determinants of Health”
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”
May 9: “Research and Reality: The Social Determinants of Health”
Join DFC for a forum on social determinants of health, screening for unmet needs, and community interventions to address health disparities. Presentations will begin with a broad overview of the social determinants of health and the correlation between these factors and health … [Read more...] about May 9: “Research and Reality: The Social Determinants of Health”
May 31: “Immunization Crisis: Future Directions for Physicians and Policy Makers”
From 2003 to 2016, Texas saw a 19-fold increase in the number of school-aged children with immunization exemptions.1 In 2016, Texas saw four mumps outbreaks, the largest caseload in 22 years.2 These events warrant discussion of the current state of immunization policy in Texas … [Read more...] about May 31: “Immunization Crisis: Future Directions for Physicians and Policy Makers”