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New Interagency Program is Helping Social Workers Become Licensed Clinicians
Rhode Island College ImpactHere are some of the faces of R.I.’s future social work clinicians earning their M.S.W. degree at Rhode Island College.
Bringing Health Education to the Hispanic Community
Rhode Island College ImpactHer bilingualism was crucial in being able to connect with the Latino community
Interpreting Programs at RIC Reduce Health Gaps by Closing Language Gaps
Rhode Island College ImpactRIC is creating new interpreting programs to help bridge language gaps.
Alumni Help End Stigma around Mental Health
Multilingual mental health therapists Estrellita Moronta and Jessica Toucinho are dedicated to changing attitudes in the Latinx and Portuguese communities around mental health.
A Doctor With Her Finger on the Pulse of Her Community
Surgeon Dr. Moreira ’03 is leading the research at Brown’s medical school on health disparities among marginalized groups.
Students and Faculty Address Colorism Across Diverse Communities, Part 2: The Effects of Colorism
In both Latin America and India, there is a common misperception that lighter skinned people belong to upper classes, while darker skinned people are seen as lower class.
Students and Faculty Address Colorism Across Diverse Communities, Part 1: What is Colorism?
Here in the United States, colorism is a topic that concerns many racial or ethnic communities, especially those that encompass a variety of skin colors.
Community and Public Health Professionals Working Towards Changing the World
Rhode Island College Impact“I am very fortunate for my time at RIC. It definitely helped mold me into the person I am today.”
Community Health Centers Provide a Lifeline for the Hispanic Community
Rhode Island College ImpactCEHC emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate care, focusing on prevention and health maintenance.
In America, COVID-19 Has Not Been an Equal Opportunity Virus
Systemic racism has been at the root of COVID-19 racial disparities, say experts.