The Health Resource Network, a U.S.-based non-profit health education organization, launched its first annual Stress Awareness Month campaign in 1992 to raise public awareness of the dangers of stress, as…
This holiday season, I had the opportunity (and a privilege that I don’t take lightly) to cross the U.S. border and enjoy some time in Quebec with my partner. It…
This has been an exhausting yet energizing few weeks. Our LZC team has been out in community away from our computers more than usual as we collectively reckon with these…
A couple weekends ago, my husband and I took our dog to Gardner Hill Conservation Area in Stow, MA, for an easy hike along the Assabet River. A hint of…
“We don’t have a problem with you. You’re one of the good immigrants.” —————————————————————————————————- A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Leah Zallman Center…
Nationwide, there is a backlog of 1.6 million asylum cases, with an average wait time of 1,621 days (1). Surprisingly, despite being a long-established destination for immigrants, Massachusetts has the…
I recently learned about volcano snails, or scaly-foot gastropods. While not quite in love, I found myself deeply fascinated with these snails that have only been found at three hydrothermal…
Community-engaged research is gaining popularity in research circles, which feels exciting and full of potential. However, my experience doing this work has shown me that to realize this potential, researchers…
By Jessica Santos, PhD, Director of the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research Two years ago, physician and public health researcher Dr. Leah Zallman wrote this beautiful blog sharing…
How would you describe your role at ICH? My role at ICH is the inaugural Director of the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research. I envision this role as…
During Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the culture of over 62 million people living in the United States. That is almost 19% of the US population! According to a recent…
This past weekend, I was part of a group reflecting on gratitude. I began this reflection unsure of whether I could muster anything beyond “I’m grateful that at least things…
Earlier this week the US celebrated National Immigrant’s Day. The week before, I found myself referring to my sons using a term, “boychick” --- and also found myself wondering where…
Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Sharing Knowledge Conference held by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in collaboration with AcademyHealth and the National Collaborative for Health Equity.…
