Beneath the Surface: A public health look at drowning prevention in Florida
Public health student recounts a life-changing accident that shaped her perspective on water safety.
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The Scream on the Porch: Watching diabetes and heart disease up close
Public health student Jada Whaley describes how a family member's emergency made her think differently about prevention.
When Caution Can’t Wait: A story of education and prevention
Public health student Taylor Mendez urges young people to take sun protection seriously.
A Quiet Signal, a Calm Response: Understanding seizures beyond panic
Psychology student Skyla Abramson shares how growing up with her mother’s epilepsy taught her the importance of staying calm and understanding seizure first aid.
Venturing Through the Vertebrae: My advocacy journey
Public health student Saylor Spears describes the care gap that led to her undergoing spinal surgery at age 13.
An Unwilling Victim: How our culture of diminishing women’s health concerns led me to the emergency room
Public health student Claire Rotchford describes how her pain was brushed off for years before she got a diagnosis.
Living in Fight or Flight: From panic to purpose
Health science student Raegan Weems discusses getting help when "normal" anxiety becomes unmanageable.
Beyond “Just Anxiety”: My journey with hypothyroidism
Biology student Sharon Bridgemohan pushed for answers after going home with a diagnosis that didn't feel right.
Starved for Control: Growing up with an eating disorder
Public health student Emilie Richardson shines a light on the reality of eating disorders.
From Loss to Prevention: My family’s journey with cervical cancer
Public health student Victoria Donado shares how loss inspired her family to think proactively about health.
