By Richard Baddoo. 2025-26 BCBSNC Schweitzer Fellow Richard Baddoo For many patients, dental insurance represents peace of mind. It is something they trust to make care affordable and accessible, providing…
By DaQuan Mebane. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow DaQuan Mebane In the realm of aging within the United States, the conversation is often centered on theaspects of movement, memory, and meds.…
By Arielle Johnston. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Arielle Johnston 12 Baskets is unique among ‘soup kitchens’, enlisting volunteers to take individual orders from diners and serving them tableside. As I…
By Alison Morton. 2025-26 BCBSNC Schweitzer Fellow People often imagine recovery as something that happens in a counseling room, a medical office, or a support group. But in my experience…
By Salem Hailu. 2025-26 NCOHC Schweitzer Fellow Salem Hailu As a dental student, I have the pleasure of going once a month to my local Boys and Girls Clubs of…
By Joshua Williams. 2025-26 ECU Health Schweitzer Fellow Joshua Williams As a dental student and Schweitzer Fellow, I was excited to share my knowledge of oral health with older adults.…
April 3, 2026. By Gabriella Morin. 2025-26 Jim Jones Schweitzer Fellow Gabriella Morin The culture of Eastern North Carolina is deeply rooted in agriculture. From tobacco andsweet potatoes, our farms…
April 3, 2026. By Maribel Reyes. 2025-26 Jim Jones Schweitzer Fellow Maribel Reyes As the daughter of two Mexican immigrants, I know what it feels like to grow up surrounded…
April 3, 2026. By Emma Comadoll. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Emma Comadoll The scan took less than five minutes. A pocket-sized ultrasound performed at the bedside during the clinic visit…
April 3, 2026. By Kyndal Fletcher. 2025-26 BCBSNC Foundation Schweitzer Fellow Kyndal Fletcher Let’s be honest: dentures have never been the “cool kid” of dentistry. Crowns and veneers getthe spotlight.…