Healthcare professionals, as well as Monmouth University students and professors, analyzed the differences between healthcare in the United States compared to other countries. Many college students feel led astray when it comes to health insurance in America. Estellsy Acuahuitl, a sophomore biology student with a concentration in molecular cell physiology, said, “All over social media […]
Author: RIYA AJMERA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Double-Edged Sword of Healthcare Costs
Increased education on health insurance can allow college students entering the professional world to understand the health benefits offered by hiring businesses, and to make practical decisions in choosing a plan from the marketplace. “The most important thing to explain to young people is how important it is to have health coverage. They need to […]
Are Pre-Health Professionals Prepared to Help You?
Medical students, nursing students, and pre-med students are not receiving adequate education on health insurance, leaving them ill-equipped to navigate the complex system, according to experts in the medical field. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), “Weak health literacy skills are associated with riskier behavior, poorer health, less self-management and more hospitalization and costs. […]
Uninsured and Unaware: Lack of Health Insurance Education
The majority of college students are unaware of their health insurance plan, mostly due to two factors: the negligence of teaching the subject in most curricula, and because most students under 26 fall under their parents’ health insurance plans as per the Affordable Care Act. “Most incoming college students have little knowledge of health insurance. […]
U.S. Government Puts Snowy Owls in Danger
More than 3 million acres of protected habitat of the northern spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest was removed by the Trump Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on Jan. 13.
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for College Students
Monmouth University health officials have encouraged students and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as it becomes available in order to return to normal campus life.
NJ Mandates Climate Change Curriculum
The New Jersey Department of Education’s mandate establishing climate change as a requirement for NJ elementary, middle, and high school curriculums will go into effect beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, according to nj.gov.
Tents Installed Outside Student Center and Edison Hall
The University has implemented tents with sitting areas throughout campus to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.