Mississippi Healthcare Accountability
A first-person reporting and commentary series by journalist and stroke survivor Katina Rankin examining patient dignity, healthcare access, recovery, and accountability in Mississippi.
Rural America Conversations with Dr. Will
When a Mother’s ZIP Code Becomes a Risk Factor In the United States, pregnancy should not be dangerous. Yet for too many women – especially Black women in rural communities, sadly, it still is. Maternal morbidity and mortality remain one of the most troubling indicators of the health of our nation. While the issue affects women across all…
Putting People First: The Power of Person-Centered Planning for Adults With Disabilities
By Shellena L. When we talk about supporting adults with disabilities, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one idea should always come first: the person. For many years, services were designed around systems, schedules, and rules. People were often expected to fit into programs instead of programs fitting around people. Person-centered planning turns that…
Rural America Conversations
By Dr. Will From Community to Calling: When Service Leads the Way Service chose me. I chose the people. In a recent column, I wrote about the importance of patients holding the healthcare system accountable and encouraging people not to settle for subpar healthcare services. After that piece, someone asked me a question that seems…
Rural America Conversations
By Dr. Will From Community to Calling: When Service Leads the Way Service chose me. I chose the people. In a recent column, I wrote about the importance of patients holding the healthcare system accountable and encouraging people not to settle for subpar healthcare services. After that piece, someone asked me a question that seems…