April 3, 2026. By Wrenn Whitfield. 2025-26 BCBSNC Foundation Schweitzer Fellow Wrenn Whitfield Oral health and medical care are deeply interconnected, yet they are often delivered in parallel rather than…
By. Caleb Renner. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Caleb Renner March 23, 2026. UNC Health. When Hurricane Helene struck, I was a third yearthird-year medical student at the University of North…
The Daily Reflector. 2025-26 ECU Health Schweitzer Fellow Catherine Bennett 2025-26 ECU Health Schweitzer Fellow Megan Wu By Catherine Bennett and Megan Wu Every year, there is a moment when…
By Rachel Nguyen. 2025-26 ECU Health Schweitzer Fellow Rachel Nguyen For many cancer patients, ringing the bell at the end of treatment is a sign of victory combined witha sigh…
The Daily Reflector. By Yushan Xie. 2025-26 ECU Health Schweitzer Fellow Yushan Xie Cancer patients face an unforgiving clock. Every week of delay before starting treatment can increase the risk…
March 4, 2026. Avery Kerwin. 202526 NC Schweitzer Fellow Avery Kerwin The 8-year-old knew she was struggling to see. “My teachers say I squint a lot,” Becca said as I…
March 4, 2026. By Jaelen King. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Jaelen King Imagine it’s still dark out—maybe 5:45 in the morning—and someone is getting ready for another long shift. Maybe…
February 18, 2026. By Madeline Sage. Sage Pens Op-Ed About Why Occupational Health Belongs in the Exam Room. UNC Health News Room. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Madeline Sage In medical…
February 18, 2026. By Breanne Bygrave. 2025-26 NCOHC Schweitzer Fellow The most powerful tool for protecting your child’s oral health isn’t in a dentist’s office. It starts within the community.…
February 18, 2026. By Anna Munro. 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow Anna Munro Our population is aging. Currently, roughly 18% of the United States population is 65 and older, which is…