Telemedicine in primary care
How to effectively utilize this tool By now it is well known that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted primary care. Office visits and revenues have precipitously dropped as physicians and patients alike fear in-person visits may increase their risks of contracting the virus. However, telemedicine has emerged as a lifeline of sorts for many […]
Combating COVID-19 with Culturally Competent Care
As seen on the American Academy of Nursing As coronavirus cases have surged throughout Arizona in recent weeks, Anabell Castro Thompson, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FAANP, FAAN, has been instrumental in implementing a culturally competent care model to reduce health inequities by improving access and trust within underserved communities in her role as Senior Vice President of Health Equity […]
COVID 19 Testing Events a Look Behind the Masks
Unsung heroes are risking their health and maybe their lives, trying to help people get an accurate diagnosis. From an early age, Desmond “Des” López, a young, 25-year-old woman born and raised in Arizona, has maintained the call to serve the public as a constant in her life. When she was only 17 years old, […]
Eventos de Pruebas de COVID 19 una Mirada Detras de las Mascaras
Verdaderos héroes arriesgan su vida y las de su familia para que pacientes puedan recibir un diagnóstico preciso. Desde muy temprana edad, Desmond “Des” López, una joven de 25 años, quien nació y creció en Arizona, ha mantenido la vocación de servicio como una constante en su vida. Cuando solo tenía 17 años busco ayudar […]
Can We Talk
Cafecito Time con Equality Health These days the world does not lack for information — you just log on or tune in. It took a pandemic to clearly demonstrate the importance of connecting with a reliable source. Equality Health®, through its interactive virtual seminars called “Cafecito Time con Equality Health”, has become a trusted community […]
Realiza Equality Health Exitosos Dialogos Comunitarios
Cafecito Time con Equality Health Una gran aceptación y respuesta en la comunidad han tenido los seminarios virtuales denominados “Cafecito Time con Equality Health”. Los dos eventos que se han realizado hasta el momento se han convertido en unos verdaderos diálogos comunitarios, en donde los participantes han tenido la oportunidad de aprender, preguntar, conocer sobre […]
Cafecito Time with Equality Health
Equality Health will be holding virtual gatherings to talk about resources, information and support available to community members during the COVID-19 crisis. As part of their important mission to provide access to resources to the population who needs it the most, Equality Health will be holding three virtual seminars, covering everything you should know about […]
The Doctor is in!
“We believe it is now safe to visit the medical clinic. We ask that you call your doctor’s office to make sure that they are ready to receive you since we abide by health protocols that allow doctors to separate minors who are sick from those who are not.” – Dr. Mark Stephan, Chief Medical Officer, Equality […]
We are in this Together
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve with the families impacted by the recent tragic deaths and a nation in despair. Equality Health was founded on the core belief that equality for all people should be at the forefront of all facets of our society. We condemn all acts of racial violence and racism against […]
Be Patient with the Patients
How COVID-19 and Telehealth Transformed Care Delivery for an Arizona Physician Practice By Equality Health Now that virtually everything during the COVID-19 pandemic has gone virtual, why not a trip to the doctor too? Equality Health® has added telemedicine to the list of its defining features available to primary care providers to enhance their patients’ well-being. […]
