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A VOICE FOR CHANGE Joyance Liao Mendoza Wins Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship Tittle & Perlmuter is proud to announce the winner of the 2024 Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship: Joyance Liao Mendoza, an inspiring first-generation college graduate and PharmD student from South Texas. His compelling essay stood out among a pool of remarkable applications, embodying the scholarship’s mission to raise awareness about medical malpractice and support higher education. Joyance’s journey through the health care system is a testament to resilience and advocacy. During his final year in college, he faced a life- threatening heart condition that exposed critical flaws in the medical system. Misdiagnosis, delays in care, and systemic barriers left him fighting not only for his health but also for equitable treatment. Despite the challenges, he recovered and committed himself to ensuring others from underserved communities would not endure similar hardships. In his essay, Joyance shared the struggles of growing up as a Mexican immigrant in South Texas, where health care access was limited and cultural norms often dismissed early signs of illness. His story highlights the devastating impact of a strained medical system and the importance of patient advocacy, especially for those in underserved communities. “Health care professionals need to be more than providers; they need to be patient advocates, guiding individuals through the maze of medical bureaucracy and fighting for equitable care,” Joyance wrote in his essay. His dedication to improving health care access led him to intern with the Public Health Service at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, where he worked with Native American patients, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through this experience, he witnessed firsthand the need for culturally sensitive and patient-centered care. His efforts to address practical barriers, such as transportation and medication adherence, exemplify his commitment to making a difference. Joyance’s story resonates with the mission of the Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship, which seeks to highlight the importance of advocacy and systemic change in health care. By amplifying his voice and supporting his journey, we aim to inspire others to challenge the status quo and fight for a more equitable health care system. Congratulations to Joyance Liao Mendoza on this well-deserved recognition! Tittle & Perlmuter is honored to support his educational journey and advocacy for meaningful reform in health care.
CHOCOLATE DREAM EQUALITY GROUNDHOG
GRAMMY KING LINCOLN PIZZA
ROSES SUPER BOWL VALENTINE WOMEN
GINGER-GLAZED MAHI MAHI
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
INGREDIENTS
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3 tbsp honey
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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4 (6-oz) mahi mahi fillets
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3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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2 tsp grated fresh ginger root
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Cooked brown rice, for serving
DIRECTIONS
1. In a shallow bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and garlic. 2. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 25 minutes. 3. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish fillets and add to skillet, reserving marinade. Fry fish for 4–5 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm. 4. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to a glaze. Spoon glaze over fish and serve over brown rice.
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