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Breaking Barriers: Healthcare Access for Low-Income Families and Immigrants
Hi and welcome to the HEAL Blog! This week, we're digging into something super important and honestly way too overlooked: how hard it...
Laylah W
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Healthcare
Hello and welcome to the HEAL blog! Let’s talk about something important that just happened (on July 4th, 2025). A law called The One...
Brycen W
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Understanding Mental Health: A Guide for Teen
Hello and welcome to The HEAL Blog! Did you know that 1 in 5 teens has a diagnosed mental health disorder? And that nearly 60% of...
Brycen W
Jul 7, 20258 min read


What Every Teen Should Know About Going to the Doctor
Hi and welcome to The HEAL Blog! Going to the doctor as a teen can feel awkward and anxiety-inducing. Whether it's a normal checkup or...
Brycen W
Jun 30, 20255 min read


“I Didn’t Know It Was That Serious”: A Teen’s Experience With a Blood Transfusion
At HEAL, we believe that hearing directly from real people, especially other teens, makes healthcare more understandable and more human. That’s why we’re excited to share this interview with someone who has firsthand experience navigating the healthcare system. Their insights show just how important communication, clarity, and confidence are, especially for young people. Brycen is a 16 year old girl who lives a normal life. She has a sister, two dogs, and enjoys to read and
Laylah W
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Health Insurance Made Easy: What Teens Need to Know
Hi and welcome to the HEAL Blog! Let’s be honest, when someone says “health insurance,” most people either tune out or instantly feel...
Laylah W
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Join the HEAL Movement: Breaking Down Barriers to Teen Healthcare
Hello and welcome to The HEAL Project! We are so glad you're here! As an organization run by teens, for teens we aim to maximize and...
Laylah W
Jun 16, 20254 min read


What Happens Inside Your Brain When You Learn New Things: Neuroplasticity & the Teen Brain
Have you ever noticed how something that once felt impossible, a tough math concept, a piano piece, or even parallel parking, eventually becomes second nature? It’s like one day, your brain just clicks. That magical “aha!” moment isn’t random. It’s your brain reshaping itself through a process called neuroplasticity. If you’re a teen, this is especially exciting news, because your brain is basically in its “superpower” phase right now. It’s learning faster, adapting more eas
Laylah W
Nov 9, 20204 min read
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