UC San Diego is one of the first colleges in the U.S. to establish a Global Medical Brigade — a student-run volunteer medical organization. “We travel to developing countries to promote medical sustainability and provide free health care in communities without access to medicine otherwise,” explains Megha Singhal, UCSD Sophomore. Read More
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation and society. We were privileged to sit down with Giselle Sanchez, a UC San Diego PhD candidate who works with adolescents in Southern California and Northern Mexico. Read More
In this short video, UCSD Professor Dr. Steven Parish explains how climate change is affecting our health and how we can avoid the worst effects if we act now. At the end of the video, we highlight organizations working towards cleaner water, cleaner air and growing urban forests. Read More
Aya is committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, respected and celebrated. Our team members were proud to walk for “Justice with Joy” at this year’s San Diego Pride Parade. Watch this recap of the event and hear what Pride means to members of the Aya community. For… Read More
What is cultural humility? How does it affect healthcare and what can we do to promote human dignity for all? These questions and more are discussed in this short video with UCSD Professor Dr. Dredge Kang. For those of you who’d rather read through the… Read More
Every day, our clients make a difference in their patients’ lives and their community. Beyond taking care of patients, healthcare facilities throughout the nation provide valuable care for their local communities. Supporting community-oriented programs helps address and combat social determinants that contribute to health disparity and inequities. But during the… Read More
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month — a month dedicated to pushing positive change in education programs, the healthcare system and job market to provide opportunities to people living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). According to the CDC, CP is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to… Read More
February is Black History Month, and we’re privileged to celebrate the fantastic achievements of Black healthcare professionals. This year, we wanted to honor the incredible contributions made by these living legends. Be sure to follow us on social media to share their stories. Beverly Malone’s impressive list of prominent positions… Read More
As the need for healthcare workers continues to grow across the country, Aya Healthcare is dedicated to supporting nurses throughout their entire careers, beginning with their education. That’s why we created the Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship. Each year, a selection committee of clinical leaders awards (up to)… Read More
In the words of President Gerald Ford, who officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, it’s time to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, we promote the future of Black nurses through the establishment of… Read More
In this video, you’ll hear from Dr. Jose Luis Burgos and Dr. Victoria Ojeda about their work with the HFiT clinic at the U.S./Mexico border. This clinic is operated by clinicians, professors and students from both countries. They provide care for a diverse, underserved patient population. Not only do students… Read More
“I got into nursing because I thought it was a great way to have an impact on others,” explains Ryan, an Aya traveler, who specializes in behavioral health. “I enjoy being a travel nurse because I get to explore the country and the flexibility of taking time off in between… Read More