Written by UVM Larner College of Medicine
In this year like no other, students, faculty, staff and alums from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine were out in the field making a difference. From COVID-19 response to volunteer service to work related to health disparities and social justice, our community has been at the front lines. Throughout 2020, we’ve featured a wide range of voices and perspectives on our College blog. Take a look back at the past year in this collection of the top five blog posts from 2020. Read more…
Tag: Vermont
Promoting Voter Registration
Written by Reed Hausser '21
Voting, an act that allows individuals to make their needs known through electing individuals who will support and address those interests, is a right that was baked into American democracy. However, the ability for all individuals to vote, unfortunately, was not. Read more…
Genomic Medicine: Myth vs. Fact
Q&A with Robert Wildin, M.D.
In select primary care offices in the University of Vermont Health Network, patients may now undergo genetic testing that identifies differences in an individual’s DNA that make certain diseases such as cancer and heart disease more likely. But what are the goals of the service and how do patients benefit? Read more…
Health and Racial Disparities in COVID-19
Written by Maria Mercedes Avila, Ph.D.
I present and teach about health equity in Vermont and across the country, and have so far reached more than 8,000 providers across 27 states and 150 organizations. My research shows that the biggest knowledge gaps for providers relate to history. Read more…
Perspectives on Homelessness: With and Without the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Raghav Goyal '22 and Ronni Pearlman
My understanding of homelessness has built over the last three years here in Burlington, Vt., and has revealed, for me, some basic truths: Homelessness is a transient condition that many people go in and out of; not everyone has mental health or substance abuse issues; and the people in the homeless community are unbelievably diverse in age, nationality, race, political bent, and education, with stories you would never anticipate. Read more...
