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Affordable Care Act subsidies reduce health care costs for low-income Americans
Affordable Care Act subsidies reduce health care costs for low-income Americans
A Stanford Medicine researcher finds that the Affordable Care Act’s insurance subsidies have protected low-income Americans against high…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 22, 2021
‘You’re going to be a nurse’: A champion of equity in patient care
‘You’re going to be a nurse’: A champion of equity in patient care
Sharon Hampton is focusing on patient equity as a nursing leader at Stanford Health Care. Getting to know patients and staff is key, she…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 19, 2021
Pandemic thrust infection prevention team into the spotlight
Pandemic thrust infection prevention team into the spotlight
Throughout pandemic, Stanford Medicine’s infection prevention team has risen to the challenges of COVID-19, ensuring the safety of staff…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 17, 2021
Disease detective tells stories of mystery diseases in new book
Disease detective tells stories of mystery diseases in new book
Euan Ashley, professor of medicine and genetics, tells the stories of his patients with rare or mystery diseases through his new book, The…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 15, 2021
Reimagining palliative care learning during a pandemic
Reimagining palliative care learning during a pandemic
In response to the pandemic, one determined Stanford Medicine team built on its online expertise to reimagine palliative care learning.
Stanford Medicine
Mar 12, 2021
A line of trust: Stanford Medicine physician supports family members, by phone
A line of trust: Stanford Medicine physician supports family members, by phone
This Voices of COVID story features Ricky Hansra, MD, who has found a way to reassure, empower, and advocate for patients’ families from a…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 10, 2021
Community bonds help barbers improve health for Black men
Community bonds help barbers improve health for Black men
A program that trains barbers to coach Black men about their health and wellness helps bridge health equity gaps by tapping into built-in…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 8, 2021
Earlier colonoscopies halve subsequent cancer risk
Earlier colonoscopies halve subsequent cancer risk
People who have their first colonoscopy between the age of 45 and 49 halve their risk of subsequent colorectal cancers, a Stanford…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 4, 2021
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It takes a team: Caring for kids with COVID-19
It takes a team: Caring for kids with COVID-19
In this Voices of COVID story, Stanford Children’s Health physician Alan Schroeder, MD, talks about his work caring for kids with COVID-19…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 3, 2021
I wrote a book about a scientist’s journey to save his desperately ill son
I wrote a book about a scientist’s journey to save his desperately ill son
Stanford Medicine science writer Tracie White shares the origins of her new book that explores ME/CFS, family bonds, science, suffering…
Stanford Medicine
Mar 2, 2021
Inside the brain: How cellphones lead to distracted driving
Inside the brain: How cellphones lead to distracted driving
We know that cellphones distract drivers. But now, Stanford Medicine researchers have brain imagery and driving metrics to show how.
Stanford Medicine
Mar 1, 2021
When COVID-19 drained supplies and PPE, Stanford Medicine’s “guardian angel” created solutions
When COVID-19 drained supplies and PPE, Stanford Medicine’s “guardian angel” created solutions
This Voices of COVID story shares how Amanda Chawla, supply chain vice president, kept Stanford’s health care workers protected when…
Stanford Medicine
Feb 26, 2021
How a Nobel laureate’s life story and encouraging words inspire my scientific journey
How a Nobel laureate’s life story and encouraging words inspire my scientific journey
By Emily Ashkin
Stanford Medicine
Feb 25, 2021
“Like a jewel”: Young scientists help solve a common blood disorder’s mystery
“Like a jewel”: Young scientists help solve a common blood disorder’s mystery
Young scientists contributed to research that revealed the structures of enzymes behind the common disorder G6PD deficiency.
Stanford Medicine
Feb 24, 2021
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