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The Black Face of Green

Today is Earth Day, a day on which people around the world are reminded and encouraged to care for our mutual home with love and respect. A day on which conservation is stressed, the number of recycling bins on street corners increases, and...
Who is to blame for poor health outcomes?

Most Americans can agree that the current health insurance and employment landscapes are among the most pressing issues of the day. The data frame a portrait which includes: 7.7% unemployment (if that is the actual number) and 7.6 million children...
Saving Ronnie Chambers

On Monday, February 4, 2013 Shirley Chambers of Chicago, IL buried the fourth of her children: Ronnie Chambers, like all of his siblings, was lost to gun violence on the streets of Chicago. Why did she lose three sons and a daughter to violence...
April is ‘Get Yourself Tested’ Month

Today’s post originally ran on April 18, 2012. April is STD Awareness Month, a time to get yourself tested for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and raise awareness to people both young and old the importance of discussing sexual health with...
Looking for a Good Investment Option? How About Public Health? #NPHW

This blog post is co-authored by Kathryn Glendon, CHES Did you know that, nationally, investing $10 per person each year in community-based public health activities could save more than $16 billion within five years? This week is National Public...

Health Disparities Roundup – May 10, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Gina Hernandez

Just in case you missed it, here’s some of the latest health disparities news, posts and reports from this past week. CT Mirror: Sticker price for hospital care varies widely – “The federal government on Wednesday released a list of what hospitals charge for the 100 most commonly billed services. … Read More

Health Disparities Roundup – May 3, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Gina Hernandez

Just in case you missed it, here’s some of the latest health disparities news, posts and reports from this past week. Washington Posts: USDA expands SNAP access at farmers markets – “The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday announced a $4 million plan to increase the use of federal food … Read More

Health Disparities Roundup – April 26, 2013

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Gina Hernandez

Just in case you missed it, here’s some of the latest health disparities news, posts and reports from this past week. Huffington Post: Our Diversity is What Will Drive New Levels of Excellence – “Health care is a field that is most affected by the new diversity. There is a … Read More

The Black Face of Green

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Wesley Dixon

Today is Earth Day, a day on which people around the world are reminded and encouraged to care for our mutual home with love and respect. A day on which conservation is stressed, the number of recycling bins on street corners increases, and grade-school children spend a part of their day … Read More

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