Megan Mahoney, Stanford Health Care's chief of staff, discusses racism and bias in the nation's health care system and how it can be overcome.
Category: Stanford Health Care
Fellows get an inside look at what it takes to be a health care leader
Stanford medical students got a glimpse of how health care organizations are run during a summer fellowship that included research and interviews.
Why air pollution is linked to severe cases of COVID-19
A Stanford researcher discusses how toxic pollutants can make people more susceptible to COVID-19 and why people of color are particularly vulnerable.
High blood pressure drugs don’t increase COVID-19 risk, Stanford study finds
People taking two common types of drugs for hypertension are at no heightened risk, as has been feared, for increased severity or complications of COVID-19.
Enlisting the entire immune system strengthens potency of HIV vaccines in development
Two recent Stanford-led studies show the value of tweaking vaccines to enlist the entire immune system — not just part of it — in preventing HIV infection.
Black medical workers write, reflect on racism
On the radio show "Forum," Black medical workers spoke about the new awareness of racism, and how writing helps them process their emotions.
Understanding the biological clock of pregnancy
Stanford scientists have built a detailed picture of the biological clock of pregnancy, tracking thousands of metabolic markers throughout gestation.
Not the “I” word: A conversation with a doctor with a disability
In this 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello discusses disability, medicine and more with Peter Poullos, a Stanford radiologist.
In the Spotlight: Identifying hidden hurdles for mothers in medicine
This "In the Spotlight" features Jessica Gold, a pediatric hospitalist who lobbied to remove an obstacle to career advancement for physicians who are mothers.
In the Spotlight: Using engineering to improve patients’ lives
This "In the Spotlight" features Ross Venook, a bioengineer who discusses his career path and his life as a busy father and husband outside of work.
Ouch: Understanding pain — Part 1
How does a backache translate into such an uncomfortable sensation? And why does some pain go on and on? Stanford pain medicine specialists provide answers.
Microaggressions common in the medical workplace, Stanford study suggests
Women medical faculty report subtle prejudices and other microaggressions commonly occur in the workplace, a Stanford study finds.
A twisty career path to improve care for smokers
Jason Melehani, a resident in internal medicine, has had a long and eclectic career path toward developing new therapies to treat tobacco smokers.
Watching for eating disorders in transgender teens
A Stanford study finds that more than half of transgender teenagers intentionally gain or lose weight to align their bodies with their gender identity.
In the Spotlight: Life as a surgical fellow and mom
This In the Spotlight interview features a look at the pursuits of vitreoretinal surgical fellow Natalia Callaway in the clinic and at home.
In the Spotlight: Shaping how genomics is used in the clinic
This In the Spotlight features Helio Costa, a geneticist who has developed an assay currently being used to help cancer patients.