HIV in the Philippines: A Persisting Public Health Crisis Closely Tied To Social Stigma

By Emily Mrakovcic Illustration by Ella Olea   Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV, is present in several regions around the world. Although the virus has the same transmission mechanisms and symptoms regardless of its locality, HIV is experienced very differently across the globe.¹ This is due to several cultural and social factors […]

Access, Awareness, and Advocacy: the Intersection Between Health and Campus Accessibility

By Owen Fahey, Gili Schor, Madeline Day, Kaitlyn Chan, Pran Teelucksingh, Isabel Costas, Angelica Mroczek Illustration by Ella Olea   Abstract:  Brown University’s campus is composed of approximately 220 structures, some of which date back to 1770. Many of these structures lack the accessibility measures necessary for those living with a disability to thrive. This […]