[By Jorney Baldwin] The National Quality Forum was a two-day conference that I attended with the Mental Health Authority. The theme was “Ghana’s Healthcare Quality Strategy—Efforts towards a Sustainable System for UHC, 2030.” The conference was about enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Ghana and health equity for all people. Many of the speakers Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Stigma plays a critical part in the want for mental health services in Ghana. I did not realize just how much of a role stigma plays until I was able to see it firsthand. A Bit of Backstory: I’m all about adding interesting experiences to my life. This means I love doing things that Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] I had the opportunity to attend an art exhibit at the National Museum of Ghana, organized in collaboration with the Compound House Gallery and the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. This exhibit, titled “Psy-tch,” featured the work of Jojo Abdallah, curated by Robin Riskin. It ran from June 29th to July 28th, 2024. The Mental Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Content Warning: The following blog post discusses topics related to sexual assault. Week one of our internships came fast and went even faster. On the first day, Clement, our amazing bus driver, drove each of us to our individual placements. Professors Leslie and Senyo accompanied us to meet the teams we would Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] One of the things I was most excited about when traveling to Ghana was meeting the Indigenous teachers and children. It’s rare to see Indigenous-to-Indigenous connections highlighted in our history books. As I’ve mentioned before, a recurring theme in my blog posts is the concept of seven generations— preparing the way for those Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Language plays a crucial role in cultures. In Indigenous languages, we can understand one’s history through the nuances of their language. Given the cultural richness of these languages, it is distressing to see them constantly under threat. During my undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, I worked with Enna Helms and Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Planning for this trip to Ghana has been a rollercoaster of emotions and worries. Coming from Coos Bay, Oregon, a small coastal town where few venture beyond, you can imagine the mix of apprehension and excitement among my family and friends. Since my elementary school days, I’ve had a deep desire to Read More …