Health Equity

Underrepresented students, particularly women of color, were less likely to receive mental health services during the pandemic.

A new study led by Professor Jeah Jung found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans do not equally improve the quality of care across all racial and ethnic groups. The study compared gaps in the quality of care received by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian enrollees versus non-Hispanic White enrollees in MA and traditional Medicare. 

Public hearing held for Montgomery County bill on free menstrual products

One in 10 college students experience period poverty, which can lead to increased depression 

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Effective January 1, 2023, Virginia eliminates taxes on personal hygiene products, including menstrual products

Nearly $150,000 partnership-building grant to create collaborative research activities that advance health equity in Virginia schools 

Dr. Katherine Scafide, associate professor of Nursing, speaks to NBC Nightly News about her research on Alternate Light Sources (ALS). The research helps identify hard-to-see bruising in darker skin tones, where it may otherwise be difficult or impossible to detect.

Promote the Vote: Positioning Social Workers for Action asserts that supporting political participation is integral to social work practice.