July 2019 Issue
Medical Professions Issue
In this issue we
highlight the Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) and how it has provided programs that strengthen the pipeline and increase the number of Latino applicants pursuing health careers
honor the Top Schools For Health Careers For Hispanics in the U.S., as well as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and how they specifically support the Hispanic community
examine in our new Physician Outlook supplement top medical industry issues including tort reform, malpractice and the cost of medicine, as well as spotlight the work of Dr. Daniel Olivero, M.D. whose children’s book is also featured in this month’s School Library section
discuss health topics that are making national headlines including the impact of legalizing marijuana on the medical marijuana industry (and its patients), the opioid crisis, the measles outbreak, and true and false claims about vaccinations
learn about advancements in medicine including the elimination of the HIV virus in the genomes of living mice, as well as one researcher’s work to weaponize viruses to combat bacteria
explore a health paradox impacting the U.S.: fewer new cases of diabetes but more cases of obesity
visit the Scholars Corner to learn about the community of AAHHE
peruse titles from Johns Hopkins University Press, as well as K-12 titles written by doctors
