Health

No matter where we are in the world, we all want the opportunity to live our fullest life possible. We all want to live in a community where our loved…

Taking off from work for the many prenatal appointments needed during pregnancy can be a challenge. But a new state law taking effect on Jan. 1 aims to ensure pregnant…

For more than 108 years, Lee Health has been a trusted partner in Southwest Florida’s health care journey. It has served every generation, from babies in the NICU to grandparents…

As 2025 approaches, the world stands at a crossroads. From climate action to housing solutions, the year ahead promises both innovations and setbacks. Here are seven transformative, actionable philanthropic sector…

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Neighborhood Navigator public resource program has impacted the lives of more than 700 people in less than a year after it debuted, data from the DA’s office reveals.…

Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce. One in five workers in the United States is in some phase of menopause now. Yet there’s a stigma around and a…

When 11-year-old Destiny Hernandez broke her glasses while playing ball with the other kids at school, her grandmother struggled to get her a replacement pair, underscoring issues in access to…

In times of crisis—whether driven by conflict, political turmoil, or natural disasters—basic health needs are often the first casualty. Thus, prioritizing sexual and reproductive health is essential. Vital healthcare becomes…

One in five children in the United States has a special health care need requiring more than routine health services, and one in four adults report having a disability (LPFCH.org…

Community organizations, schools, and parks in 20 cities and towns across the country are using $1.7 million in new grants from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to improve sports facilities…

Community health workers—frontline public health professionals who have a unique and trusted relationship with the communities they serve—have proven their ability to help create just, equitable, and thriving communities. As…

The authors of a 2018 study estimate that “[p]olice kill more than 300 [B]lack Americans — at least a quarter of them unarmed — each year in the USA.” Another paper estimates…