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January 12, 2021 | 2 min read

6 Ways to Engage Families to Support Child Mental Health

By Barbara Robles, MD, University of Texas

Strong relationships with clinicians can empower children and their families to engage more fully in their mental health treatment.

November 2, 2020 | 4 min read

Prescription For a Healthy Future—Vote

By Deanna Behrens, ,MD, Elizabeth Mack, MD, Jenna Miller, MD, Katherine Hoops, MD

Clinicians have a responsibility to advocate for policies that can improve the health of all. We must take our civic responsibility seriously and make a plan to vote.

September 15, 2020 | 3 min read

How to Talk With Patients About Sexual Health

By Matthew Hamill, MBBCh, MPH, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Sexual health can be a sensitive topic to discuss. Asking open-ended questions and allowing time for your patient’s story to unfold can create a safe space for conversations about sexual health.

June 22, 2020 | 4 min read

Doing Something or Doing Nothing: Health Disparities, Racial Justice, and the Risk of Failing to Meet This Moment

By Hal Kronsberg, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Truly addressing health disparities and racial justice requires an intense and challenging examination of our own clinical practices and how they may perpetuate inequalities. We must continually hold ourselves and our institutions accountable on the path to building a more just medicine.

April 17, 2020 | <1 min read

What makes you grateful to be a healthcare professional right now?

It’s unanimous—clinicians around the world are thankful to give patients comfort and reliable information during these challenging times.

April 8, 2020 | 5 min read

Professionalism of Clinicians and Healthcare Leaders During a Pandemic

By Kat Jong, MD, University of Washington

Working responsibly from home is definitely acceptable. Healthcare leaders and clinicians must partner to ensure that our patients are receiving excellent care, mitigating risks whenever possible.

March 13, 2020 | <1 min read

Happy St. Patty’s Day! What’s something lucky that makes you think about healthcare?

The blessings in disguise of personal hardships and our CLOSLER community.

February 12, 2020 | 1 min read

Agents of Change—Learning From Gen Z Healthcare Students

By Kevin Pan, Medical Student, Ohio University School of Medicine

Excellent clinicians are committed to reducing health inequity.

August 2, 2019 | <1 min read

What’s a healthy summer treat you consume and recommend to patients?

Berries, mangoes, peaches, nectarine, apricots, fresh figs, frozen grapes, sweet corn, and cold brew coffee – the perfect summer treats!

December 10, 2018 | 3 min read

Immigrants Should Not Have to Choose Between Health and a Green Card

By Lochan Shah, Neha Anand, Priyal Gandhi

We urge you to leverage your voice as an agent of change by submitting a comment opposing the proposed rule to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before the deadline, TODAY, December 10, 2018. Make your voice heard so that families across the country do not have to choose between their health and their immigration status.