Tag Archives: Community

Cleveland Clinic, New York-Presbyterian among hospitals with biggest charity care, community benefits deficit

Dive Brief: Many nonprofit hospitals are not living up to their obligations for tax-exempt status by investing in the communities they serve, according to a new survey of nearly 2,400 hospitals by the Lown Institute. According to Lown’s 2021 Hospitals Index, the institutions fell short in community investments by nearly $ 17 billion in the… Read More: Cleveland Clinic, New York-Presbyterian among hospitals with biggest charity care,… »

Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about Osteopathic Medicine and His Role in the Community

D. Todd Detar, DO Q. What attracted you to medicine? A. While studying health education at the University of Delaware, a college sports injury ended my life’s dream of becoming an NFL player. One of my coaches saw an opportunity for me to work as a trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and over time, I… Read More: Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about… »

COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ community: Rising to unique challenges

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, new challenges arise each day for people across the world. Some of these challenges particularly affect the LGBTQ+ community. This unique time calls for LGBTQ+-specific resources and new ways to connect and cope. Minority stress in the LGBTQ+ community Unrelated to COVID-19, this community faces minority stress based on anti-LGBTQ+… Read More: COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ community: Rising to unique challenges »

How ‘the Rona’ specifically impacts the Black community

Cameron Nightingale adjusts his mask and gloves, a precaution to protect himself from coronavirus, (Photo by Josh EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images) The last few weeks have started to feel like a scene from one of those dystopian Netflix movies where the world is on the brink of the apocalypse… Read More: How ‘the Rona’ specifically impacts the Black community »