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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. It was eyeopening to see patients in their own home. And so that really triggered my interest.

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California Immigrants Weigh Health Coverage Against Deportation Risk

Physician's Weekly

“I need money for my kids, for my rent, for transport, for food. ” Further complicating matters, the Trump administration has threatened to withhold funds from states that provide health coverage to people without legal status. Sometimes, there’s nothing left for me.” Currently, about 1.6