91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Identifies Policy and Ethical Implications of Abortion Bans and Prohibitions
With a number of states, including Texas, banning abortion and enacting laws that greatly limit the procedure, many healthcare professionals are seeking guidance on how to legally provide safe and effective reproductive care for their patients. 91¹ú²úÊÓƵ is a non-partisan, not-for-profit academic institution. We are committed to educating trainees with the skills they need to competently provide care for their future patients; to providing evidence-based, ethical care to our patients; and to serving the needs of our greater Houston community and beyond. In particular, we are committed to the following ethical principles, which we hope will guide future policy making and practice.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Highlights Importance of Mental Health and Opportunities to Build Systems and Cultures That Improve Care and Reduce Disparities
Each year in this country, one in five adults and one in six youth experience a mental health disorder. Mental illness is associated with considerable disability and societal cost. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and individuals with serious mental illness die an average of 25 years younger than the general population.
Expanding our role in promoting trust in science for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and beyond
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic will require decisions that are science-based. It will require the public to trust the evidence supporting those decisions and trust that decisions are being made in the interest of protecting the health and well-being of all people representing the diversity of our American culture and the communities in which they live.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Supports Comprehensive Research, Training and Advocacy to Address Firearm Safety
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ, like numerous leading professional and public health organizations, supports a public health approach to instituting standards of firearm safety.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Calls for More Accountability and New Strategies to Improve Organ Donation Policy
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ firmly believes that more accountability is needed to increase the rate at which organs are recovered and that innovative approaches are crucial to increase the number of living donors.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Taking Action to Address Youth Smoking and Vaping
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ has taken a multidimensional, multidisciplinary approach to study and help prevent the harms of smoking and vaping.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Responds to Measles Outbreak in United States
The year 2019 is notable for the dramatic return of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease, to the United States. 91¹ú²úÊÓƵ has taken a multidimensional approach to combat this emerging public health crisis.
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91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Destaca la Importancia de la Salud Mental y las Oportunidades para Construir Sistemas y Culturas que Mejoren la Atención Médica y Reduzcan Disparidades
Cada aňo en este paÃs, uno de cada cinco adultos y uno de cada seis jóvenes experiencia un trastorno de salud mental. Las enfermedades mentales están asociadas con discapacidad y costo considerables en la sociedad. Ellas son la causa principal de discapacidad a nivel mundial y personas con una enfermedad mental seria mueren en promedio 25 aňos más jóvenes que la población general.
Expandiendo nuestro papel promoviendo confianza en la ciencia para la aceptación de la vacuna COVID-19 y más allá
Poner fin a la pandemia de COVID-19 requerirá decisiones basadas en ciencia. Requerirá que el público confÃe en la evidencia que soporta esas decisiones y en que las decisiones que se tomen sean en el mejor interés de la salud y el bienestar de todas las personas representando la diversidad de nuestra cultura en América y en sus comunidades.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ apoya investigación exhaustiva, entrenamiento y abogacÃa para abordar la seguridad de armas de fuego
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ, como muchas otras organizaciones profesionales y de salud pública, apoya una estrategia enfocada en la salud pública para instituir estándares de seguridad de armas de fuego.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ propone mejoras para la donación de órganos
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ sugiere medidas para implementar cambios reales y duraderos en el proceso de donación y transplante de órganos.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ toma acción sobre el tema de fumar y el uso de cigarillos electrónicos por parte de la juventud
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ Baylor ha tomado un enfoque multidimensional y multidisciplinario para estudiar y ayudar a prevenir los daños causados por fumar y por los cigarrillos electrónicos.
91¹ú²úÊÓƵ responde al brote de sarampión en los Estados Unidos
El año 2019 se ha destacado por el retorno dramático del sarampión a los Estados Unidos como resultado de la disminución en la cobertura de las vacunas.