Social Worker’s Determination Helps Homebound Patient
Hot and humid weather is unpleasant for most people. But for those with lung disease and no way to keep cool, these conditions can be life-threatening. Sarah Koppel, LCSW, a social worker at Mount Sinai’s Visiting Doctors Program, learned that...
Indoor Cooking and Air Pollution Risks in Homes in Haiti and Around the World
Many people in Haiti depend on organic substances such as manure, wood, and food waste for fuel. These materials are burned indoors, often in rudimentary stoves, and the resulting smoke causes immense indoor air pollution. This smoke often...
House Committee Hears Testimony on Proposed National Legislation to Improve Maternal Health
“The United States is the most dangerous place to deliver a baby in the developed world,” stated Congresswoman Anna Eshoo from California in her opening remarks at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing in Washington on improving maternal...