April 16, 2015
…with infections, intercourse and childbirth. Imam Demba Diawara, Molly Melching, founder of the NGO Tostan, and UC San Diego’s Gerry Mackie are the “improbable collection of characters” who shaped Tostan’s successful methods. But, Mackie emphasizes, the communities that have been practicing FGC for centuries are not intending harm. Parents who…
July 27, 2020
UC San Diego Health is ranked first in San Diego and sixth in California, placing it among the nation’s best hospitals, according to the 2020-2021 U.S. News & World Report. Eight common procedures and conditions were also rated “high performing.”
March 31, 2016
…starts bleeding uncontrollably after childbirth, as it can result in a rapid and painful death. Many women in developing countries deliver in such circumstances and are stabilized during transport using the first-aid device called the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment, or NASG, which slows blood loss by applying pressure on the woman’s…
June 25, 2024
Chief Administrative Officer for Health Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion discusses how her childhood influences mission to confront health disparities.
