July 26, 2021, marked the 31st anniversary of the signing of the ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities. It ensures they have equal opportunities for employment, commerce, and participation in government services and programs. This comprehensive civil rights law has been updated as society, technology, and protections […]
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Diversity in Clinical Trials: Holding Ourselves Accountable
On June 22, 2021, the President of G3 Life Sciences, Amanda Ryan, moderated a panel discussion hosted by TransPerfect Life Sciences. She was joined by Aman Khera, VP, Global Head of Regulatory Strategy at Worldwide Clinical Trials, and Luke Gelinas, Advarra’s IRB Chair and Senior Advisor. Discussions around improving diverse representation in clinical trials have […]
Mental Health Awareness Month 2021: There’s Work to Be Done
Since 1949, the month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, and COVID-19 only made things worse. After a year of living during a worldwide pandemic, speaking openly and constructively about mental health is more important than […]
Health Literacy and Mask Safety: A COVID-19 Study
Much of the preliminary COVID-19 information and guidelines were confusing to understand. Health experts recommend medical information be written at an eighth-grade reading level, yet studies showed that most COVID-19 information was at an eleventh-grade reading level. It’s critical to ensure life-saving health information is easily understood. This prompted the founding of a volunteer-led initiative […]
How to Support Women-Owned Businesses
Less than 30 years ago, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) was founded. Its purpose? To fuel global economic growth through their support and certification of women-owned businesses. Since then, the WBENC has grown to be the largest third-party certifier for businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. It continues to offer […]
The Telehealth Trend: Pros and Cons
When COVID-19 swept across the globe in early 2020, we quickly realized much of daily life would have to move online to ensure our collective safety. Working, dating, shopping, chatting with friends and family—most aspects of our lives have shifted from in-person to behind a screen. Medical care and doctor’s appointments were no exception to […]
7 Myths about the COVID-19 Vaccine: Debunked
Since the beginning of 2019, the COVID-19 vaccine has been one of the most frequently discussed topics in the world. Some eagerly await and share news of its approval and administration, while others are more trepidatious about accepting the new vaccination. With so much conflicting information swirling around, understanding exactly how the vaccine works can […]