Families live in between cultures and often want care that respects heritage and values. Caregivers who create an atmosphere ...
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the ability to provide culturally sensitive care has become an increasingly vital skill for practitioners. It's not just a matter of politeness or etiquette; ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diversity in health care is critical as our communities become more diverse in race, ethnicity and culture. A ...
In Northampton, a doctor works to make medical visits inclusive and gender affirming from the get-go. A psychiatric hospital in Holyoke is exploring religious and cultural stigmas surrounding mental ...
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Saramati Krishna, who is an OB-GYN with Northwest Women’s Clinic. We discussed cultural sensitivity and mental health for pregnant women. Saramati Krishna, MD ...
This article is part of “Innovations In: Solutions for Health Equity,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Takeda Pharmaceuticals. California’s ...
In the face of high addiction rates, mounting mental health crises, and daily reports of overdoses and suicides in the United States, a community triage center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has come ...
Cultural competence is critical to successful health outcomes. When care is delivered with sensitivity to and understanding of cultural influences and differences, it can improve the experience and ...
Clement, Psy.D., is director of behavioral health at San Diego American Indian Health Center and lives in Imperial Beach. As a clinical psychologist, I witness the tensions and stressors mount for San ...
A Halloween display on Whitney Avenue in Hamden is drawing plenty of attention this week — not just for its elaborate setup, but also for what some call a controversial theme. The home, well-known in ...
California’s Inland Empire is a broad swath of land east of Los Angeles, about five times the size of Connecticut, stretching through desert and surrounded by mountains. It’s one of the state’s ...