Day: January 15, 2026

By Joey Kaji, Youth Advisory Council member. The following reflects Joey’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. If you have been on social media recently, you have seen the rise of wellness videos and influencers. Between all the technical jargon and the vast amount of knowledge needed to understand health, scientifically backed healthiness has been branded … Read more

By Annabel Sparano, Youth Advisory Council member. The following reflects Annabel’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. My interest in medicine first drew me into spaces where healthcare inequity is impossible to ignore. Through volunteer work and involvement in healthcare organizations, I’ve encountered families facing preventable illnesses, food pantries filled with children, and substance-abuse summits where … Read more