Mariana Guerrero

Bridging the gap: Rural health care access and the crucial role of broadband infrastructure

Introduction: Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, yet it remains elusive for millions of residents in rural and underserved areas across the United States. Hindered by geographic barriers, these communities struggle ...

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas, Katie Winter | May 2024 | Article

Interconnected realities: Broadband's crucial role in the social determinants of health

SDOH are environmental factors impacting health. Broadband affects health equity by enabling tele-health and job access, influencing education and neighborhood well-being. Limited access worsens disparities, impacting health and social equity.

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas | Jan 2024 | Article

Presence of broadband access affects the health of individuals within historically disadvantaged groups

The U.S. Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) identifies covered populations as historically disadvantaged groups. The covered populations include: Racial or ethnic minorities. Individuals facing language barriers. ...

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas | Jan 2024 | Article