Evangelina Villegas, PhD
Dr. Evengelina Villegas (October 24, 1924 – April 24, 2017) was an agricultural scientist born in 1924 in Mexico City, Mexico. She received her BA in Chemistry and Biology from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) of Mexico. Between her BA and MS, she worked as a chemist for Mexico’s National Institute of Nutrition and the […]
Jacinto Convit García, MD, DS
Jacinto Convit Garcia (September 11, 1913 – May 12, 2014). Born in 1913 in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Jacinto Convit Garcia was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (1988) in Medicine for his contributions towards the development of a cure for leprosy. Jacinto Convit received his Doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Central University of Venezuela […]
Pedro Eleodoro Paulet Mostajo, PhD
Pedro Paulet Mostajo (July 2, 1874 – January 30, 1945). Born 1874 in Tiabaya, Arequipa, Peru, under very humble beginnings, Dr. Pedro Paulet would go on to found Peru’s aviation division while being the first to propose a liquid-propelled rocket. After being inspired by the French novel From the Earth to the Moon, Paulet graduated […]
Rebeca Gerschman, PhD
Dr. Rebeca Gerschman (June 19, 1903 – April 4, 1986). Born in 1903, in Carlos Casares, Argentina Dr. Rebeca Gerschman became the first to suggest that the toxicity of oxygen-free radicals led to cell aging and death. After completing her undergraduate studies in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, she continued at the University of Buenos Aires and […]
Sara Borrell Ruiz, PhD
Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz (1917 – 1999). Born 1917 in Madrid, Spain, Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz made significant contributions to the field of oncology, endocrinology, and biochemistry by establishing the connection between hormones and tumor growth. After being denied acceptance in the University of Madrid for Agricultural Engineering, like her brother, she was encouraged to […]
Alejandro Posadas, MD
Born in 1870 in Saladillo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Dr. Alejandro Posadas would pioneer thoracic surgery in Argentina while performing the first ever filmed operation. He would attend the Jesuit’s College of El Salvador before continuing to the University of Buenos Aires to study medicine (1894). His thesis was titled “Toracoplastia temporaria y parcial” or […]
Cervical Cancer
This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation explains cervical cancer, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. It highlights the role of HPV in cervical cancer, signs to watch for like abnormal bleeding or pain, and steps individuals can take such as vaccination and screenings. The resource also lists helpful organizations for further support and […]
Medicare
This SCHEQ infographic offers a clear, supportive overview of Medicare, the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65+ and those with certain disabilities. It breaks down Medicare Parts A through D, covering eligibility, benefits, and costs. Designed to promote health equity, the resource also includes helpful guidance and tools for navigating coverage options.
When the System Fails: Medical Racism and My Experience at Mount Sinai Health System
By Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. Founder & CEO SCHEQ Foundation My Experience: When Protocols Are Ignored Medical bias becomes medical racism when assumptions based on race, income, education, disability, or insurance status directly impact care. I recently experienced this firsthand at Mount Sinai Queens following complex reconstructive foot surgery on my right foot subsequent to […]
Treatment and Support for Heart Sarcomas
This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation outlines treatment and support for heart sarcomas, a rare form of heart cancer. It covers medical treatment options, managing side effects, support resources, and highlights healthcare disparities that affect access and outcomes.