Fernando Mendoza, MD, knows what it's like to grow up in an immigrant family. Though he was born in the United States, his mother grew …
Author: Nicole Feldman
Cutting Medicaid hurts all kids, rich and poor
Health care for children is different from care for adults. Treating kids requires doctors who are experienced with their unique needs, and -- according to …
Climate change and health: A snapshot from Stanford Health Policy
Working in communications at Stanford Health Policy, I spend a lot of time reading about health research. But to be honest, much of our research …
The future of Medicaid and Medicare: A Q&A with Stanford Health Policy scholars
In the wake of the presidential election, discussions about the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act have expanded to include debate about Medicare. Will …
The health effects of legalizing marijuana: A Q&A with a Stanford drug policy specialist
Recreational marijuana legalization in California and seven other states leaves quite a few unanswered questions. What are the health risks? Are there benefits? Will children …
Study shows benefits of bundling breast cancer payments
I can't tell you how many times I've called my health insurance provider, asked about the cost of a procedure and then gotten a bill …
Guatemala project inspires and motivates Stanford medical student
“Vic-TOR-ia!” Fátima cried, a grin lighting up her face. The 5-year-old had become fast friends with Stanford medical student Tori Bawel almost instantly after Bawel arrived …
A moment in the sun for the tsetse fly – and the Stanford researcher studying its effect on Africa
Thanks to a study published earlier this year, the tsetse fly has garnered attention from The Economist, The Guardian, Humanosphere, and - most recently - from the …