By Mindy Kim. 2025-26 Schweitzer Fellow Mindy Kim My mouse hovered over the flag and the words “Code: DNR.” Despite being four weeks into my Internal Medicine rotation, I wasn’t…
By Anna Jones. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Anna Jones What is harm reduction? To explain this concept, let’s start with skin cancer. We know that exposure to the sun’s rays…
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…
April 13, 2026. The Daily Reflector. 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…
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 26, 2026. The Daily Reflector. 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…
April 26, 2026. The Daily Reflector. 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…