The challenge: Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) incorporate legal services into healthcare settings to address the intertwined legal, social, and health challenges faced by patients. Research has shown that MLPs effectively address unmet legal needs and reduce health disparities (Klein et al., 2013). This study evaluated a Medical-Legal…

Inequities continue to weaken Michigan's capacity to respond quickly and effectively to crises, both natural and human-made. Minority and low-income populations, already disadvantaged, suffer the burden of the inequitable social, environmental, and economic injustices that have culminated in previously unacknowledged levels. Since 2011, the…

Mentoring is a critical component in facilitating learning across disciplines and supporting students' professional development as they transition into the workforce. Traditionally, mentorship occurs between individuals within the same field, aligned by shared professional standards and learning objectives. This study explored an innovative…

The Challenge: Rising mental health challenges are placing increasing strain on higher education systems. At this Hispanic- and minority-serving institution, many students are first-generation college students from neighborhoods characterized by some of Texas's highest incarceration rates and among the top ten ZIP codes for behavioral…