May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the global message is clear—mental health matters—the way we understand and manage mental well-being must reflect culture, community, and context. At MPOM, we believe that acknowledging cultural differences in how mental health is viewed, expressed, and treated is essential to building trust…...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Caring for the Caregivers Across Borders
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital time to prioritize the emotional and psychological well-being of healthcare professionals—especially hospitalists and hospitalist leaders—across both the United States and the Caribbean. In a profession where lives depend on you, how often do you pause to take care of your mind? Why…...
Diaspora to the Rescue—Why Caribbean Healthcare Needs You
You may have left the Caribbean to pursue a better future, but the Caribbean never left you. Whether you live in New York, Toronto, London, or Atlanta, your connection to home is more than emotional—it’s essential. Across the region, hundreds of rural clinics operate without basic medical supplies. Chronic illnesses…...
The Caribbean’s Silent Health Crisis—and How We’re Fighting Back
The Caribbean is known for its turquoise waters, rich culture, and vibrant spirit, but behind the beauty lies a health crisis that too often goes unnoticed. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are responsible for over 75% of deaths in the region. These are not just…...
Eat Local and Fresh
Whether you’re on the vibrant islands of the Caribbean or navigating busy hospital corridors in the U.S., one thing remains essential for medical professionals: fueling your body with the proper nutrition. Amid the hustle of healing others, forgetting to nourish ourselves is easy. But here’s a simple, powerful habit that…...