A look at how we can move toward justice in healthcare, through policy, awareness, and centering marginalized voices.
Pancreatic cancer is often called a silent killer, with vague symptoms and one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers. Every November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on this overlooked disease, pushing for research, equity in care, and earlier detection while honoring patients, survivors, and families.
Dr. Yvette Colón challenges the “hero survivor” myth in her Toastmasters speech, sharing a more honest, inclusive view of cancer survivorship.
Dr. Yvette Colón explains what health equity is, how it differs from health disparities, and why systemic racism in healthcare demands urgent change.
On my first medical mission to Mexico, I watched families travel through the night for a simple eye exam. That moment forever shifted my view of medicine and sparked my lifelong fight for healthcare equity.
