Christina's Considerations

Online Masters in Public Health

Back when I was working on my masters at a school of public health, I had to fight to be able to take my courses on a part time basis instead of full time like everyone else. Why? If I... Read more →

Tele-Behavioral Health: Reducing Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Diabetic Patients

Depression is prevalent among individuals with diabetes and other chronic diseases; especially if there is sub-optimal self-management. A recent study explored the feasibility and potential impact of tele-behavioral therapy contributing to improve depressive symptoms and self-management among diabetes patients. Findings... Read more →

Death with Dignity

Tomorrow evening 60 Minutes will air an exclusive interview with the physician, Dr. Eric Walsh, who wrote the aid-in-dying prescription for 29 year old terminal brain cancer patient Brittany Maynard after she moved from her home in Alamo, Calif., to... Read more →

Do you want a Masters in Health Administration?

I wanted to be a hospital administrator when I was 17 years old, and that logically meant getting a Masters in Health Administration. Luckily for me, Tulane University had such a program right there in my hometown. Fast forward to... Read more →