Obesity is one of the biggest threats to our nation’s health, healthcare system, economy and future. A third of children are overweight or obese, and research suggests this may be the first generation of Americans to live shorter, … Continue reading Igniting a Movement to Reverse Childhood Obesity→
Nearly 50 million Americans live in areas with too few dentists, and as a result, they can’t get needed dental care. Without more mid-level dental providers who can extend the reach of the dentist and deliver care to communities … Continue reading Striving to End the Oral Health Care Crisis→
One in six Americans now lives in poverty—the highest level in half a century. Poverty has spread beyond cities to suburbs and rural communities and is being transferred from one generation to the next. Despite this, there is … Continue reading Investing in Communities, Transforming Lives→
While medical researchers pore over the human genetic code for clues to well-being, social researchers increasingly insist that your ZIP code will tell a far more accurate story about your likely health outcomes. There are vast differences in health … Continue reading Creating a Seismic Shift in How We Approach Health→
The World Health Organization estimates that in 57 countries around the world there is a dire shortage of 2.4 million doctors, nurses and midwives. The crisis is particularly severe in sub-Saharan Africa, which shoulders nearly a quarter of … Continue reading Filling the Void of Doctors and Nurses in Africa→
Fewer than 5 percent of children receive any kind of pain relief during routine immunizations, even though research shows that there are simple, no-cost solutions that work. That’s according to Christine Chambers, PhD, a clinical psychologist, researcher and professor … Continue reading Teaching Parents About Children’s Pain Through Social Media→
The Challenge One hundred million Americans suffer from chronic pain – In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the report Relieving Pain in America, detailing the chronic pain epidemic in America. With so many Americans suffering from chronic pain and so few resources … Continue reading Galvanizing Pain Leaders to Advocate for Better Care→
Economic development in countries containing most of the world’s tropical forests often takes the shape of natural resource extraction. Governments claim more than 60 percent of these forests. They grant large concessions to multinational companies for logging, mining, … Continue reading Generating Support for Land Rights on Behalf of Indigenous Peoples→
