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The Importance of Vaccines in Herd Immunity

(01/16/23 5:00pm)

As a recent ambassador of the Students for Herd Immunity organization, I learned about the concept of herd immunity and its importance in public health. I found it very intriguing to learn that herd immunity does not mean everyone has to be vaccinated, but, instead, that being vaccinated is vital for not only those who can not only protect themselves, but also those around them.


Contemporary Philadelphia and Inequitable Healthcare: A Public Health Crisis

(11/11/22 1:00pm)

Primary healthcare is a fundamental right that all people need to have. However primary health care for everyone is not valued as much as it should be, and often it’s not accessible for everyone equally. Primary healthcare keeps people healthy, prevents people from chronic illnesses, and keeps them out of higher medical emergencies.