Vance Vanier’s Blog
How Can We Address COVID-19’s Disproportionate Effect on Black and Latino Communities?
It’s an unfortunate reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on people of color in the U.S. In particular, Black and Latino communities have experienced higher mortality and infection rates. As an [...]
COVID-19 Has Accelerated Genomic Sequencing Research
COVID-19 has compelled the global research community to push the boundaries of genetic sequencing in virus identification and tracing. For all the problems that the pandemic presents, we have never been in a better position [...]
COVID-19 Poses (Avoidable) Risks to Women’s Healthcare Access
A soon-to-be-mother makes last-minute changes to her birth plan as she sees COVID-19 cases climb at her chosen hospital. A young professional cancels her scheduled OB-GYN appointment, anxiously considering the risk of infection. A college [...]
The Doctor is a Video Call Away, But for How Long?
A mother, torn between her worry over her young son’s rash and the fear of leaving isolation, finds solace in a phone consultation with a pediatrician. A confirmed COVID-19 patient quarantines at home, knowing that [...]
Using Digital Tools to Support Women’s Health
In a time when more patients than ever are seeking digital touchpoints, those in the primary care sector would do well to consider how digital tools could be used in conjunction with in-office care to [...]
Will Privatizing the VA’s Mental Healthcare Services Help Lower Veteran Suicide?
In recent years, American veterans’ need for high-quality mental healthcare has become painfully apparent as rates of veteran suicide have reached new and troubling heights. The suicide rate for veterans currently stands at 1.5 times [...]