In a time where many people are sharing their anxiety and concern on the implications for the presidential election this fall,  Rishi Manchanda, MD, MPH, and Sadena Thevarajah, JD discuss the significant health equity implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, and emphasize the importance of immediate actions to respond to these legal and structural risks to the health of Americans. 

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month–a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color  face when it comes to mental health. This resource from Mental Health America provides free, practical resources to help navigate mental health stigma, bridge generational differences, dismantle mental health myths, and encourage meaningful conversations.

The 2024 presidential election stands at a pivotal moment where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues are front and center. This Forbes article gives the historical context of DEI in politics and discusses the importance of fostering an inclusive and equitable political landscape where all voices can be heard and respected

Health and Heat Tracker

With climate change increasing both the number and intensity of heat waves, hospitals are noting rates of heat-related emergencies. The CDC launched a new tracking tool where you can enter your zip code to receive the HeatRisk for the week and actions you can take to keep you and your family safe.