Ruth Browne:
Meeting People Where They Live
Article
JustGarciaHill.org
Health education isn't just something that happens in doctors' offices and
medical clinics. It's also something that occurs anywhere people get
together to shoot the breeze and swap information. As director of the Arthur
Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Ruth Browne, ScD, has spearheaded health
education initiatives that reach out to a multiethnic community through
beauty parlors, barbershops, high schools, and even tattoo parlors. This
profile of Browne discusses her innovative approach to getting the message
out.
Sat Bhattacharya: Science for the Masses
Article
JustGarciaHill.org
For Sat Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Harlem isn't just a geographical location. It's
also a symbol of the drive to succeed and the dream of a better life through
science. As president of the Harlem Children Society, Bhattacharya has
founded a highly successful summer science internship program for high
school students from low-income families. This profile of Bhattacharya
discusses his present and future plans for the program.
Heart Heals Heart
Article
MedHunters.com
If your body is ailing, you consult a doctor. If your mind is troubled, you
see a therapist. But if your spirit needs healing, where do you go? If you
live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you might pay a visit to Elena Avila, RN,
MSN, a psychiatric nurse specialist who practices curanderismo, a
centuries-old system of Hispanic folk medicine. This article profiles
Avila's unique approach to mending broken hearts and healing aching souls.
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