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Seethal Jacob, MD, left, director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program at Riley Hospital for Children, helps oversee IU School of Medicine's study of disparities in care experienced by young people with sickle cell disease.

Painful Bias

How does bias in pain management impact a patient’s well-being? How can we eliminate it among medical providers? A new study aims to find solutions.

Bobby King | May 26, 2021

James Gilman giving a tour to U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.

The Problem Solver

From his days at IU School of Medicine to leading the nation’s largest research hospital, James Gilman has spent his career overcoming obstacles to offer care.

Chelsea McClellan | May 21, 2021

Shot in the Arm

To pick up the pace of vaccinations, Indiana University launched clinics on campuses to expand access to students, faculty and staff.

Matthew Harris | May 20, 2021

Donning Scrubs Instead of Gowns

This spring, more than 120 medical students offered to graduate early and join the frontline of a health care system grappling with a surge of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who served, their experiences in the clinic provided lasting lessons.

Bobby King | Nov 11, 2020

How to Fight Isolation

Every person facing COVID-19—patients, families, and physicians—find themselves isolated to some degree. Shrinking the psychological distance is vital.

Matt Rutz | Nov 10, 2020

Points of Contact

Slowing coronavirus requires more than robust testing. It takes a team of contact tracers to connect with people who test positive—one where IU School of Medicine's expertise in global health is crucial.

Matthew Harris | Nov 10, 2020

Putting Her Spin on Heart Health

To Subha Raman, aligning the strengths of IU School of Medicine and IU Health can produce innovative care.

Matthew Harris | Nov 10, 2020

Aaron Carroll records an episode of his YouTube series.

Trusted Voice of Reason

Aaron Carroll is seemingly everywhere—blogs, pods and TV—helping the public grapple with evolving information as the pandemic unfolds.

Bobby King | Nov 10, 2020

A Tale of Two Viruses

Daly Walker was struck by polio when he was a boy. Today, he compares America’s response to polio in the 1950s with COVID-19 today.

Daly Walker | Oct 16, 2020

David Welsh, Deborah McMahan and David Stopperich

Preserving the Public's Health

They preach social distancing, field calls from anxious business owners and help nursing homes track down protective equipment. For some IU School of Medicine graduates, this is what life looks like leading a local health department during a pandemic.

Bobby King | May 13, 2020