Authored by: Emma Davila Art by: Kaitlyn Toung According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries [1]. In 2023, the maternal mortality ratio was 197 deaths per 100,000 live births globally, according to the World Health Organization [2]. It is clear that significant improvements are needed in maternal healthcare quality and access, and community health workers (CHW) may be a potential solution....

Authored by: Emma Davila Art by: Fiona Reilly Social media has become a dominant force that has transformed the landscape of modern advertising. On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, influencers leverage their fame and partner with major brands to market products directly to their followers [1]. The practice has become a powerful business model that shapes global consumer behavior. Influencer marketing has recently expanded across nearly every industry with sponsored products ranging from...