Medical science has proven time and again that when the resources are provided, great progress in the treatment, cure, and prevention of disease can occur. - Michael J. Fox A medieval torture device...also known as a speculum, used in modern day pap-smears I've never met a woman who has enjoyed getting her pap-smear. Personally, in the list of things that I hate to do with my life, a pap-smear is right near the top, along with killing spiders and visiting the dentist. Even so

April is nationally recognized as National Minority Health Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Bridging Health Equity Across Communities". In order to properly discuss minority health, there are a few key terms that are important to know and understand. Health Equity - The highest level of health for ALL people Health Disparity - A difference in health that is typically associated with social and/or economic disadvantage.These differences are the result of systematic disad