Naomi Girson | opinions editor So last week I wrote about the death of my lovely cat Parker. Not to give anyone whiplash or anything, but I am now in the market for a new cat. Honestly, we probably would have gotten a second one long ago if Parker wasn’t so weird around any other living thing (her family included). My birthday is this week, … Continue reading Naomi’s Nook: 11/13
03/18/2021 Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist A few years ago, I was looking for a new primary care physician (PCP) to treat a seasonal cough that had become quite debilitating. At the time, my insurance company was no longer covering my previous provider given that he was out of network. Much to my surprise, after finding a provider within my network, I had to wait … Continue reading Retail health clinics are not the solution to America’s health care crisis
By Charlie Megginson | Staff Columnist 11/1/17 Read any newspaper in Pennsylvania, and you’re likely to see this headline: It could soon be illegal for transgender youth in Pennsylvania to receive healthcare under the Children’s Health Insurance Program. But before you get upset with out-of-touch lawmakers in Harrisburg, let’s dig a little deeper into the context of Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1388. The … Continue reading Anti-trans Amendment in CHIP bill causes controversy
By: Shivani Gosai | Student Columnist This is an editorial piece, and the views of the writer in no way reflect the views of The Duquesne Duke, its staff, or Duquesne University. The University of Pittsburgh recently announced it will offer health care services for transgender individuals in its faculty and staff, effective August 15. John Kozar, assistant vice chancellor for human resources at Pitt, said the … Continue reading Pitt offers coverage for transgender students
Raymond Arke | Staff Writer Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly spelled the name of Dr. Ian Edwards and the Center for Student Wellbeing. Students seeking help with physical and mental illnesses can get a wider range of care with the creation of the Center for Student Wellbeing. Comprised of parts of Duquesne’s recreation department, Health Services, and the Counseling and Wellbeing Center, the … Continue reading Center for Wellbeing to offer new services
By Duke Staff Viral. A word more commonly associated with a small, infectious agent in the medical field has claimed a new meaning in the age of the Internet. To “go viral” in cyber space is nothing like the flu; instead, it refers to the mass traffic or attention to a specific website, article, meme or any other form of digital media. Viral media on … Continue reading Staff Editorial: President talks politics with Zach Galifianakis
By Duke Staff As President Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union last Tuesday, members of the audience applauded nearly after every topic. While it seemed like a successful evening, a closer inspection of Obama’s words left us at The Duke less than willing to give a standing ovation. Going green (but not evergreen) As President Obama remarked on the current climate changes in … Continue reading Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points
By Jim Lorditch | Student Columnist The socialization of medicine has long tickled the American mind. According to Jill Lepore of The New Yorker, some politicians have entertained the notion, in one form or another, since the dawn of the twentieth century. Proponents of socialized health insurance looked to Germany as an example because its pre-war army was so physically prepared that many attributed it … Continue reading Health care roll out fails to meet expectations
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