Structural Barriers Limiting Access to Healthcare and Deterring Patients

Many factors affect an individual’s access to healthcare; urban planning methods determine the location of hospitals, and cultural factors can deter an individual from allopathic medicine. Structural barriers within the healthcare system can disrupt patient access to care too. If a … Continue reading Structural Barriers Limiting Access to Healthcare and Deterring Patients

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Anthropology: Religious Significance of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

Lourdes, a charming town found near the Pyrenees mountains in southwestern France, is home to The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This Sanctuary consists of several basilicas and is a widely popular pilgrimage destination due to the alleged healing … Continue reading Anthropology: Religious Significance of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

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Anthropology: Primary Care Accessibility Influenced by Cultural Factors

The United States faces a rise in coronavirus cases of the new Delta variant of the virus. Almost every news station invited healthcare professionals to discuss the origins of the variant and how unvaccinated individuals are the medium for further … Continue reading Anthropology: Primary Care Accessibility Influenced by Cultural Factors