Ignaz Semmelweis: A Story of Challenging the Status Quo
The history of medicine is punctuated by remarkable individuals whose ideas have transformed healthcare practices. One such figure is Ignaz
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Health Policy
Dr. Stanton Glantz: The man who took on the Tobacco Industry
Photo credit: Noah Berger. In the annals of public health history, few stories are as dramatic, complex, or consequential as
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Pfizer Exec. Admits Vaccines Were Not Tested for Preventing COVID Transmission
In a European Union hearing, a Pfizer executive admitted that the Pfizer vaccines were not tested for preventing COVID transmission
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The Fall of Our Institutions: The Blessing of COVID-19
I was in my 4th year of medical school rotating in the Southside of Chicago when I saw a patient
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Rising Insurance Premiums–Another Consequence of the Lockdown Policies
Health insurance premiums are rising throughout the United States, likely due to a rise in primary and preventative care usage.
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Rise in health insurance premiums in 2022 due to increase usage
Health insurance rates are rising to match the increase in usage, the Associated Press reports. Health insurance premiums across 13
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Spain Offers Paid Leave for Painful Menstrual Periods, Expands Access to Abortion
Spain becomes the first country in Europe to offer paid leave for painful menstrual periods, Reuters reports. The draft bill, which also
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Challenges in Healthcare Quality
The debate on healthcare reform is one that is familiar to most. The constant push to improve patient care has
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Pritzker Signs Healthcare Legislation to Address Primary Care Shortage in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills into law aimed at addressing primary care shortages in Illinois, KVFS 12
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