By Isabella Harnick Published February 11, 2019
Vaccines currently prevent 2-3 million deaths a year; however, there are still many parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. How did something once considered to be our greatest innovation become something so feared?
By Isabella Harnick Published December 8, 2018
Research shows that by including topics of contraceptive methods and consent in our health education, we can prevent sexual abuse and unintended teenage pregnancies. Despite this, the majority of states are failing to mention these issues, resulting in the highest teen pregnancy rate of industrialized nations and the need for movements like #MeToo.
By Isabella Harnick Published June 18, 2018
The Trump Administration has recently decided to allow states to impose work requirements for Medicaid enrollees in an effort to incentivize work. However, incorporating work requirements can undermine its intended goal and threaten the coverage of millions of Americans
By Isabella Harnick Published November 2, 2017
Within the last ten years, Epipen prices have increased from $94 to $608. With the drugmaker proving to be uncooperative in responding to the public's demands, we need to find a new solution: The federal government should include the EpiPen on its federal list of preventative services.