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Power of Communication: Informational Interview
This paper documents an informational interview with Dr. Alicia Smith, who is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University. In this interview, I discuss with her the influence of different forms of communication in a research setting. This meeting later resulted in 3-year research…
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Quality Improvement Skills: Case Study
Quality Improvement (QI) Case Study completed during my QI internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The purpose of this case study was to teach the hospital’s improvement framework and methodologies. The project centered around four core steps of the improvement framework: Define, Diagnose, Test and Implement, and Sustain and Spread.
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Quality Improvement Internship Final Presentation
This slide deck is the final presentation I gave to the internship leadership team. It sums up my accomplishments and the work I completed while interning at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Center for Healthcare Quality and Analytics. Specifically, I highlight a few of my favorite projects, including Child Abuse Screening and Zero…
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Lexy Campbell Resume
This is my current resume as of April 2024. This resume reflects my previous work and leadership experiences. I am continuously updating my resume as I apply to post-grad jobs.
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Letter to the Editor: Emory administration, you’re blind to student struggles. We need reform now.
This is a letter I wrote to the Emory administration and then published through the Emory student newspaper, The Wheel. Within a few weeks, this article received over 10,000 reads and sparked student conversation and advocacy for better mental health resources at Emory University. From this paper, I began my journey advocating for better mental…
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Why I write: A rhetorical speaking project
My reflection explores the profound impact of mental health on my life, from witnessing my mother’s struggles to grappling with my own challenges. This journey has fueled my passion for mental health advocacy, leading me to advocate for improved resources at Emory University and fostering ongoing dialogue between students and campus leadership. I remain committed…
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Better than bad isn’t good – except when it comes to mental health
In my article, I share my journey of mental health improvement alongside the advancements in mental health resources at Emory University. Through personal anecdotes and insights into Emory’s initiatives, I advocate for a shift in mindset towards appreciating any positive change in mental health, both at an individual level and within academic institutions like Emory.…
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Accounting for the Cost of Health-Related Social Needs
In this article, I highlight the Joint Commission’s new mandate for hospitals to screen health-related social needs, revealing the potential costs of addressing these needs in primary care settings. A study by Berkowitz et al. finds that federal funding covers less than half of the estimated $60 monthly cost per person. This article underscores the…
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Diagnosing America’s Potential Physician Shortage
In this investigative article, I research the potential physician shortage in the American healthcare system through scientific articles, news sources, and interviews with practicing physicians. In this, I find that physician burnout and a looming shortage of doctors in the US reveal systemic issues within healthcare. Addressing the potential physician shortage requires a multifaceted approach,…
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Be Well, Your Way: Disciplinary Annotation
Disciplinary Annotation of Be Well, Your Way website from Emory University’s Well-being website that provides resources to the Emory community. In this Disciplinary Annotation, I explore the rhetorical effectiveness of this website and my personal journey through the use of Emory’s resources.