Health disparities
Unlocking a Healthier Future for America’s Children: Tackling Deep-Rooted Health Disparities Together
He has stopped voting. He believes it doesn’t matter. In his early 40s, he’s witnessed unjust wars, economic crashes, and ... Read more
Rising Seas, Rising Risks: How Toxic Sites Threaten Our Coastal Communities | The Invading Sea
Hazardous Footprint: Toxic Risks in Richmond, California Luna Angulo has witnessed the impact of industrial hazards firsthand in Richmond, California. ... Read more
North Carolina’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis: Why a D+ from March of Dimes Signals Urgent Change Needed
Since UNC Health Chatham’s Maternity Care Center opened in September 2020, it has welcomed 850 new babies. Uniquely, the center ... Read more
How Ripple Effects Mapping Showcases the Impact of Academic-Community Partnerships in the Fight Against COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deep health disparities in the U.S. Communities of color, especially Latino, Black, and Native American groups, ... Read more
How Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Empowers Food Security and Healthy Eating—But What Happens When Funding Runs Out?
Cutting food benefits can reverse health progress, while ongoing support helps with nutrition and food security. Recent research highlights the ... Read more
California’s Struggle to Close Health Disparities: Why Promising Solutions Were Left Behind
Fortina Hernández is known as “the one who knows it all.” She’s been a community health worker for over 20 ... Read more
Unlocking Rural Health: How Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Workers Can Transform Access and Care
An Arkansas law, effective next month, aims to bridge gaps in rural healthcare. Known as the Community Health Workers Act, ... Read more
Unlocking the Connection: How Social Determinants of Health Impact Congestive Heart Failure and Mortality in U.S. Adults
Certainly! Let’s simplify and enhance the content for clarity and engagement. This study explores the connection between social determinants of ... Read more
