Chinweoke Osigwe, a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, is working to dismantle the socioeconomic inequalities of health – focusing primarily on underserved African-American communities in South Oakland neighborhoods. Her project aims to equip South Oakland residents with the education and tools necessary to respond to medical emergencies, such as choking, Read More >>
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Fellows Feature: Sandra Talbot and Lydia Olawaiye
Sandra Talbot and Lydia Olawaiye’s Fellowship project began with the motto, “find a need and fill it.” In collaboration with the Homewood Brushton Clinic and the Asthma QI Project, Sandra and Lydia aim to address the social determinants of health, including poor air quality, older housing, and lack of regular medical care. “We need to Read More >>
Fellows Feature: Cat Pressimone and Anjana Murali
Once a week, you can find Catherine (Cat) Pressimone and Anjana Murali leading a virtual health and wellness session, which could entail anything from at-home skincare to cooking classes to meditation. Predicated on the belief that healthcare should be tailored to the needs of the community, Cat and Anajana’s project aims to help underserved populations Read More >>
