In 1634, the first public park in the United States was created for things like livestock grazing, training soldiers, public punishments and even executions, showcasing some early uses of urban green space.…
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Click here for more.More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically cut — but it remains to be seen whether they’ll…
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Click here for more.States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S.…
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Click here for more.Accessing health care and the social conditions required for well-being remains a challenge in many rural communities. Persistent workforce shortages, lower rates of insurance coverage, higher rates of unemployment, and…
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Click here for more.American cities are witnessing historic declines in gun violence. In recent years, cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago have all seen precipitous drops in homicides, with some reaching multi-decade record…
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Click here for more.Community health centers — which provide vital medical services for the majority of low-income patients in Massachusetts — are facing a range of financial threats due to federal policy changes…
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University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new way of measuring, analysing, and mapping indoor air pollution that – in initial trials – has established a clear link between office…
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Click here for more.Farmers and gardeners use vermicomposting to create a nutrient-rich soil enhancer with a little help from earthworms, but new research indicates the practice could also help tackle a growing global…
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Click here for more.In this interview, Grantmakers In Health’s Maya Schane spoke with Dan Tuttle and Sulma Gandhi of the Stupski Foundation about the foundation’s spend-down grantmaking strategy and acceleration in 2025 in…
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Click here for more.Factory farms produce staggering amounts of manure and, in theory, there are strict regulations in place to keep it from contaminating nearby waterways. But in practice, many of these companies…
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Click here for more.As soon as John Seigel-Boettner invites passengers onto his black trishaw, a three-wheeled electric bicycle with two extra seats upfront, downtown Santa Barbara seems to smile. Pedestrians wave and call…
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Click here for more.Schools are essential places for children to access health services. An estimated 40 percent of school-aged children have at least one chronic health condition (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2019).…