Juneteenth: What Happened and What Still Needs to Happen
Juneteenth (June 19) was finally recognized as a national holiday in the United States in 2021, after decades of campaigning to mark and celebrate this defining moment in American history in general, and Black American
Healthcare and the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
At Responsum Health, we believe that everyone deserves access to the best healthcare, regardless of their condition, sex, gender identity, race, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or politics. It would be disingenuous this
Why Celebrate Clinical Trials Day?
Clinical Trials Day, celebrated on May 20 each year, was created to raise clinical trial awareness and honor clinical researchers around the world who dedicate their careers to enhancing our knowledge of physical and mental
Chronic Illness, Mental Health, and Overcoming Stigma
You don’t need to have a chronic physical condition in order to develop a mental health condition, but it does raise your risk. Research suggests that people with chronic medical conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s,
Take Action During National Minority Health Month
The theme for National Minority Health Month 2023 is #Better Health Through Better Understanding. In the United States, people who belong to racial and ethnic minority and indigenous communities bear a disproportionate burden of illness
How We Know We’re Making an Impact
Since launching our first patient-centered health app in 2019, our goal has been to help empower people with chronic conditions by boosting their confidence in their knowledge and ability to advocate for their own best
Why There’s a Special Eye Health and Safety Month for Women
Did you know that April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month? The initiative was promoted by Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit organization, to increase awareness about women’s higher risk for certain eye-related conditions, the
National Kidney Month: Why Prevention is Critical, and How to Prepare for Emergencies
March is National Kidney Month! Most people now know about the importance of heart health, but fewer people think about the critical role that our kidneys play in our overall health and everyday lives. It’s
Why Is Spreading Awareness of Rare Diseases so Important?
February 28 is Rare Disease Day. Why is it important to know about rare diseases, you may ask, if they’re so, well, rare? There are many answers to this question, including health equity, human rights,