Virtopsy: A Non-Invasive Approach to Forensic Pathology

March 23rd, 2023

What is Virtopsy? Combining the words “virtual” and “autopsy”, a virtopsy is the non-invasive use of broad-spectrum imaging to determine the cause and manner of death in cases where a person has died under suspicious or unknown circumstances. When possible, a thorough external examination of the body will be conducted, noting and collecting any physical […]

Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

July 25th, 2022

July 26, 2022 is the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and guarantees equal opportunities. President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26th, 1990, and 25 years later, New York City observed the first Disability Pride Month. […]

BIPOC Mental Health Month

July 20th, 2022

Every July, BIPOC Mental Health Month is observed to bring awareness to the mental health needs and struggles of Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color in the United States. Originally, this month was named Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month when it was formally recognized in June of 2008. Bebe […]

LGBTQIA+ Health Care

June 10th, 2022

The month of June is Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to raise awareness of its history. Though strides toward equality for the LGBTQIA+ community have been made, there is still prejudice and discrimination that permeates through all parts of life, from their careers to everyday living, family life, and even in […]