health equity

Older Adults as Research Advisors – CARE Connections

Posted on 09/30/2024

Did you know that engaging older people as research advisors has been shown to increase the relevance of research questions, improve study design, increase the number of older study participants, and improve the generalizability of …

Truckers on the Road to Better Cardiovascular Health – CARE Connections

Posted on 03/29/2024

Imagine if most days you couldn’t get a good night’s sleep, or eat a home-cooked meal, or even go for a walk. That’s the situation many truck drivers face, and it harms their health. Read …

Health Equity for Hmong Elders – September CARE Connections

Posted on 09/27/2023

How would you meet your health needs if simply communicating with healthcare providers were a struggle? Read how School of Nursing Assistant Professor Maichou Lor, PhD, RN is working to improve healthcare for people with …

Preventing Pressure Injuries in Patients with Dark Skin – August CARE Connections

Posted on 08/15/2023

How does racism impact nursing education and care? Read about a Doctor of Nursing Practice student’s scholarly project in the August 2023 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s Center for Aging …

From Accelerated Aging to Black Well-Being – February CARE Connections

Posted on 02/24/2023

The racism that harms Black people throughout their lives also causes premature aging. Read how a SoN professor is working to change that, in the February 2023 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …

Spring 2023 Course: Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers

Posted on 11/07/2022

Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers is a social justice seminar focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership in the health professions. This course focuses on historical and contemporary issues in the healthcare …