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Told from the perspective of health care professionals, “Do No Harm” provides a bipartisan perspective in the wake of the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Pernell Jones, a career hospital administrator, has observed health care disparities, both professionally and personally.

A pilot study examining the feasibility, receptivity and preliminary effectiveness of peer-support groups for Emergency Department (ED) doctors during COVID-19 found this support provided potential benefit in terms of reduction of mental health stresses involved in emergency care during this time. While historically physicians have low uptake of mental health resources, 86 percent of the doctors participating in the study indicated they would recommend peer support groups to a friend or colleague.

One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.

Most health care professionals hold negative attitudes toward patients with substance use disorders, according to a 2013 systematic review of more than two dozen studies. One Indiana researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce such stigmas.