About This Blog

Hi all,

I'm thrilled to introduce my public health-focused blog, where I'll be examining the complex intersection of policy, history, and health equity in our communities.

Through detailed policy breakdowns, I'll analyze how legislation and institutional practices impact public health outcomes, with a particular focus on marginalized populations. You can expect deep dives into policies affecting low-income neighborhoods, incarcerated women, and other vulnerable communities. I'll explore not only the documented health disparities these groups face but also the systemic barriers that limit their access to quality healthcare, from geographic isolation to discriminatory practices within medical settings.

A significant portion of my work will examine race-based health disparities, investigating how structural racism manifests in everything from maternal mortality rates to environmental health risks. I'll also explore how climate change disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income areas, creating compounding health challenges that demand urgent attention.

Reproductive health will be another key focus, particularly the advocacy work being done to address alarming disparities in maternal outcomes. I'll highlight evidence-based interventions like doula programs and community health initiatives that are making real differences in maternal and infant health outcomes.

Additionally, I'll be writing a series called "Origins and Outcomes," where I'll trace the historical roots of contemporary public health issues. These posts will examine how various social, political, and economic factors have shaped modern health challenges—from abortion rights to environmental justice—helping us understand both the social issues we face today and how we got here. 

I'm excited to share this work with you and hope these discussions will contribute to more informed conversations about health equity and policy reform.