In 2018, we had the pleasure of interviewing many organizations that are transforming communities across the US. We celebrate all of the leaders we interviewed and congratulate the five nonprofits whose articles were read the most this past year.
According to the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Colleen Kraft, conditions in the detention centers in the U.S. that are currently holding migrant children will be changing as the organization partners with U.S. Customs and Border protection to ensure that children’s medical needs are being met.
A new study from the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities found that public housing authorities are improving efforts to partner up with health providers to create better housing environments for residents.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Philip Sasser had a familiar, sinking feeling when he saw the yellow envelope in his mailbox. He figured it was another past-due medical bill, but it turned out to be quite the opposite.
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — The young men sit in chairs in a circle in a small meeting room in suburban Seattle and introduce themselves before they speak. It is much like any other 12-step meeting — but with a twist.
According to a new report by the United Health Foundation, Hawaii is once again ranked the healthiest state in the U.S. this year, and Louisiana comes in last. The report comes out annually and this is the 29th year it comes out.
HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ordered medical checks on every child in its custody after an 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died, marking the second death of an immigrant child in the agency’s care this month.
A new study published in PLOS One found that children who live with pets as toddlers are less likely to develop allergies as they grow up, and the odds of developing allergies decrease with an increase in pets.
Earlier this week the U.S. Surgeon General issued a statement warning that the widespread use of electronic cigarettes by youth across the country could lead to an epidemic for generations ahead.
A new study published by the American Psychological Association found that people who are suffering from anxiety and depression may be at risk of developing other major health problems, as reported by Forbes.
The UCSF Oakland Children’s Hospital will be receiving the final $15 million donation from a $50 million gift by the philanthropists pair, Marc and Lynne Benioff.