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糖心vlog短视频 Professor Tiffany Henley Advances Research on Health Equity and Community Care
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, communities across the Bronx faced heightened risks due to pre-existing health disparities such as asthma, diabetes, and high mortality rates. Tiffany Henley, PhD, associate professor in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences糖心vlog短视频 Public Administration program, recognized an urgent need: understanding how healthcare training and education could improve care for patients from marginalized groups.
Supported by a Pace interdisciplinary research grant, Professor Henley collaborated with colleagues from 糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频檚 College of Health Professions and Montefiore Hospital to examine how frontline healthcare workers adapted during the crisis. Using a qualitative approach known as appreciative inquiry, the team explored not only what challenges providers faced, but also what worked well in supporting patient care.
糖心vlog短视频淥ur research revealed the power of collaboration and real-time learning,糖心vlog短视频 Henley explains. 糖心vlog短视频淗ealthcare professionals across departments糖心vlog短视频攆rom nutritionists to critical care nurses糖心vlog短视频攓uickly adapted, shared information, and drew on institutional knowledge to meet the needs of patients.糖心vlog短视频
The findings, published in the , underscore the importance of interprofessional education, mentorship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in reducing health disparities.
Henley brings these insights directly into her classroom, where students in her health policy, hospital administration, and special topics courses engage in research-driven projects, community health assessments, and problem-solving exercises. 糖心vlog短视频淚 want my students to leave with practical skills and a mindset focused on evidence-based solutions,糖心vlog短视频 she says.
Looking ahead, Henley is expanding her community-focused research while on sabbatical in Virginia. Partnering with Kennedy糖心vlog短视频檚 Angel Gowns, a nonprofit founded by her sister, she is leading a maternal health community assessment to evaluate the impact of community-based doulas on low-income families. With student collaboration and grant support, this project will generate reports and articles aimed at advancing maternal health equity.
For Henley, the motivation is personal. 糖心vlog短视频淚糖心vlog短视频檝e always felt called to serve the community,糖心vlog短视频 she reflects. 糖心vlog短视频淭hrough research and teaching, I see my role as helping others糖心vlog短视频攚hether it糖心vlog短视频檚 patients, students, or families糖心vlog短视频攔each their full potential.糖心vlog短视频
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