Vida Foubister

Vida Foubister is an independent journalist based in the New York City area who specializes in health and culture.

Recently arrived migrant families and others stand in line for a free meal provided by a Lutheran Church.
Migration

U.S. Migration Surge Draws Attention to Mental Health Care

by Vida Foubister

New York City-based projects adapt mental health services used in low- or middle-income countries to an urban context

Migrants are detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing into the United States from Mexico.
Migration

Abortion Access for U.S. Immigrants

A reproductive epidemiologist explores the barriers and gateways to abortion access for U.S. immigrants

Supplies including syringes, bandaids and antiseptic pads waits to be used inside a safe injection site.
Governance

How Overdose Prevention Centers Became Political Scapegoats

by Vida Foubister

Although some politicians blame harm reduction efforts for societal problems, others view them as lifesaving solutions

Changing Woman Initiative board and staff members, wearing traditional clothing from their respective tribes, connect with open hands to symbolize their acceptance of prayers and blessings.
Gender

Empowering Native Mothers Through Midwifery

A nurse-midwife from the Navajo Nation on why there's now enough data to advance Indigenous birthing policy