Health

To celebrate 10 years of the Cardinal Quarter program, former fellow Riya Mehta shares her trajectory in food and agriculture policy.

Jennifer advocated for a more equitable healthcare system through her fellowship with SIRUM, a tech-based nonprofit organization.

Mina went back to Ghana for a summer fellowship after facing several challenges during a previous summer fellowship there.

Connecting through creativity can brighten the lives of isolated older adults.

Issues like a lack of affordable housing or healthy food, difficulty accessing a doctor, or inability to pay utility bills can affect overall health.

Finding creative ways to support women's health and economic empowerment.

Vivian spent her fellowship working with worked with Safe Mothers, Safe Babies (SAFE), which works to reduce maternal mortality rates in eastern Uganda.

While volunteering in the Alzheimer's Ward of the Palo Alto VA Hospital, a Stanford undergraduate noticed that many of the patients were suffering from loneliness.

Van was a volunteer interpreter with SCOPE, a hospital nonprofit that connects Stanford students with opportunities for public service.

There is hardly a more helpless feeling than standing on the side of the road, waiting for an ambulance to come.

Miguel engaged with community members and health providers as a volunteer with South Bay Family Health Center.

Meeting patients' evolving needs means listening, learning, and adapting.

During their fellowship in Guyana, Riasoya was able to work with Indigenous populations without access to health care.

Adapting leadership to community needs helped overcome challenges in fighting vaccine hesitancy.

To combat the stigma around mental health, we need to foster platforms where people can speak openly about their struggles, without fear of judgement.

Period poverty reveals how culture, education, and access shape health and social justice worldwide.

Carter worked on reducing rates of suicide and substance abuse among young adults at the Jed Foundation.