Healthcare - The Temple News

Temple students, protect against the spread of HIV

02 February 2024 Claire Zeffer

A student urges her peers to access HIV testing and PrEP to maintain their health and protect themselves and others from infection.

My mom was my hero before becoming a nurse

29 March 2022 Sarah Frasca

At the end of Women’s History Month, a student describes her mom’s influence on her life.

Give back to female health care workers during Women’s History Month

12 March 2022 Julia Merola and Sophia Reis

Two students argue that, in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month theme, students should be donating their time and advocating for health care workers as a way to give back.

Being a caregiver during the pandemic

22 September 2020 Asia Floyd

A student reflects on their experience working at a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Structural racism exacerbates health disparities amid COVID-19

14 April 2020 Tyler Perez

Black individuals are now representing the majority of new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia and across other major cities.

COVID-19 pandemic proves why universal health care is necessary

13 April 2020 Christina Mitchell

With rising health concerns and increased layoffs, the COVID-19 outbreak demonstrates the need to enact universal health care in the United States.

Title X ‘gag rule’ limits Student Health Services

27 August 2019 Zillah Elcin

President Donald Trump’s administration put restrictions on Title X earlier this year.

TUH designated LGBTQ healthcare equality provider

10 April 2018 Madison Seitchik

TUH received a perfect score based on its policies and procedures regarding LGBTQ treatment options.

Contraceptive coverage is key

24 October 2017 Christina Mitchell

President Donald Trump’s mandate on birth control is dangerous.

TUH leading ‘network’ of emergency-care trials

05 September 2017 Kelly Brennan

Temple University Hospital is one of 11 national “hubs” leading emergency-care trials.