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
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DFC is Honoring Commissioner Rodney Ellis with the Health Care Hero Award
Doctors for Change is celebrating its 7th Annual Luncheon on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Junior League of Houston and will be honoring Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis with the Health Care Hero Award. Commissioner Ellis has been a champion for Houston and … [Read more...] about DFC is Honoring Commissioner Rodney Ellis with the Health Care Hero Award
Creating Culturally Competent Transgender Healthcare
Introduction to Transgender Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=3oy8d49QgnM&app=desktop Transgender Health Learning Series Each of the courses are FREE. Anyone can take these courses. All that is required is you Register and create a login … [Read more...] about Creating Culturally Competent Transgender Healthcare
Recipe for Success
Recipe for Success Foundation was launched in 2005 by Gracie & Bob Cavnar to lead the way in combating childhood obesity by changing the way children understand, appreciate and eat their food and by helping the community provide healthier diets for our kids. We … [Read more...] about Recipe for Success
Protecting Immigrant Rights Through Stronger Hospital Policies
Authors:Sanemba Fanny MD, Lauren Krenek MD, and Judy Levison MDThe past year was marked by reports of ICE apprehending undocumented immigrants while seeking medical care. Sara Beltran-Hernandez, a 26-year-old woman, was transferred to a detention center while awaiting brain … [Read more...] about Protecting Immigrant Rights Through Stronger Hospital Policies