7 Actions You Can Take for Earth Day
On April 22, let’s celebrate Earth Day! Earth Day honors the achievements of the environmental movement and urges for protection of our planet’s n…
Category: Specialty Health Clubs & Teams
Bilingual Videos: Why Clinical Trials Are Important for Latinos
Despite the ever-growing population of Latinos in the United States, only a very small percentage participate in clinical trials. Clinical trials are …
Tell Leaders: Collect Better Crash Data to Guide Traffic Safety
For too long, the blame for our nation’s high traffic fatality rate has fallen on individual drivers and factors, rather than on environmental and s…
Report: Exploring Disparities in Civic Infrastructure and Civic Participation
Every year, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) highlights health inequities that impact the quality of life and health outcomes of communiti…
Brain Scans Reveal What May Drive Obesity in Men, Women
Obesity can stem from genetics, food and activity, and social and environmental inequities. We also know from past research that brain structure and m…
Supporting Older Students
There could be a variety of reasons why a student does not graduate high school as a 17 or 18 year old. But support is available…
Comment Now to Expand Free School Meals for All Students!
The USDA is seeking comments on a proposed rule to increase the number of high-poverty schools that can offer free school meals for all students. The …
CDC Report: US Tuberculosis Cases Increased in 2022
US tuberculosis (TB) cases increased for the second straight year in 2022, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (…
How WIC Can Help Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis
Despite the heaviest spending on healthcare, the US has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Unfortunately, this historic tren…
Healthcare Coverage Low among Latinos, Regardless of Education
Healthcare coverage rates are better among people with higher education levels. But Latinos still face some of the largest health insurance coverage g…