For many, the pandemic was a breaking point: watching those with power and wealth profit while everyday people lost their jobs and their lives spurred many into radical action. Had the people leading our institutions taken the right steps to save lives instead of protecting their reputations and profits, thousands of lives could have been saved. Penn is no exception, and activists and community members have had to fight fiercely to hold the University accountable.
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Understaffed, Underfunded, Unsupported: Medical Services at Penn
Penn’s Student Health Services (SHS) is supposed to support students in both their physical and mental well-being However, changes in accessibility, insurance policies, and the quality of mental health services raise concerns regarding its commitment to student wellness.
A Case of Institutional Failure: Penn’s Response to COVID-19
Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the globe. So much loss could have been avoided if the people leading our institutions took the right steps to save lives instead of protecting their reputations and profits. Penn is no exception.
Understaffed, Underfunded, and Undersupported: Medical Services at Penn
Penn’s Student Health Services (SHS) claims to help students with both their physical and mental health, but their mission towards student wellness has come under much scrutiny due to accessibility issues, insurance policies, and poor mental health services.
Penn Disorientation Guide 