YouthRx
ABOUT
MISSION STATEMENT
At YouthRx, we delve into the intricate web of racial, sexual, and gender disparities that persist within our healthcare system.
Doctors and healthcare professionals are regarded as trustworthy and respectable figures but at the same, it becomes increasingly challenging to open up and place our trust in them when the industry itself becomes tainted by misogyny, racism, and homophobia.
It has become common sense that the healthcare we receive is often influenced by our racial, gender, and even religious identities. Sadly, this leads to unjust disparity in the quality and accessibility of health care.
Our student-led platform 6ftunderadar, aims to advocate and educate the ongoing disparities that continue to plague our healthcare system.
OUR HISTORY
The journey to YouthRx
6ftunderadar
Our organization was previously known as 6ftunderadar, however after constant reflection, we felt that YouthRx aligns directly with our mission to spread awareness on medical disparities!
Email us at youth.rxmedical.united@gmail.com
MEET THE TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Co-Founder
Abinaya Sriharan
Hey everyone! I'm Abi, one of the co-founders of this organization. I started this initiative with a strong passion for advocacy and an interest in studying the impact of disparities in medicine and healthcare on mental well-being. My goal is to shed light and share voices on the intricate connections between our access to healthcare resources and our psychological state.
Co-Founder
Vaishnavi V.
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Head Of Research & Social Media
Tanish Patel
Hey, I'm Tanish, a blog poster for YouthRx! I love writing about the medical field and hope to pursue a career in this area as well. YouthRx's mission also relates to my personal values, and I believe educating people about disparities in the healthcare industry is really important. Some of my hobbies include drawing, listening to music, and exercising! Through YouthRx, I hope to educate others about healthcare and learn more about unfairness and prejudice in the industry myself.
Research & Head Outreach
Katelyn Tran
Hi everyone, I’m Katelyn! I’m currently a rising high school senior who’s interested in pediatrics and optometry! I also enjoy learning about psychology and sociology! In my free time, you can probably find me baking or jamming out to jazzy tunes.
Blog & Research
Kushi Patel
Hi!! My name is Khushi Patel and I am a rising senior. In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends and family. My interest in Medicine and love for helping others have led me to do a great amount of volunteering for my community. I am really excited to be part of this team and can't wait to see what the future holds for YouthRx!!
Social Media Website Developer
Risha Kansara
Hey! My name is Risha Kansara and I am going to be in Grade 10 this year. I find myself coding often, as well as baking simple treats. My favourites so far are peanut butter cookies and coffee tiramisu! I am really passionate about making an impact globally, specifically using my technological skills. I hope to be able to deliver YouthRx's mission through web design and help influence equitable medical practices!
Researcher
Lindsay
"Hey, I’m Lindsay! A student, an athlete and an absolute sucker for knowledge. I’m currently a senior in Canada passionate about sociology and medicine, especially pediatrics. I hope that being a part of Youth RX, I can raise awareness on improving patient care and overall creating a more equitable society, all while learning new things along the way. We are meant to go to these establishments to feel better, not worse. I believe education will bring us one step closer to a better system."