Many college health centers serve as a safety net for students who don’t have adequate health insurance, especially at historically Black colleges and universities. The health center at Prairie View A&M University plays that role, and leading it during the pandemic has been difficult. Although some experts originally thought the pandemic would be the great equalizer in health care delivery and outcomes, it quickly became clear that the crisis exacerbated glaring disparities. Yet students from all walks of life, socio-economic levels and academic disciplines were more alike than not in terms of needing face-to-face engagement and more mental health care.
