Surroundings A home might not be a home Where we live can either help or harm our health. Stable housing and safe housing conditions protect individuals and families from harmful exposures and provides... 3.9K
Surroundings Understanding childhood experiences Traumatic events in childhood —the death of a parent, physical or sexual abuse for example—can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing in... 4.2K
Communities A path to a good life Community support and services can play a vital role in helping individuals of all abilities live a healthy life. The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative... 2.4K
Social Structures Just Mercy: 3 things I learned In the wake of George Floyd’s death, I’ve made it a point to better educate myself about the injustices experienced by Black, Indigenous and People... 5.8K
Communities Support beyond inner circle While a support system of friends and family is very important, finding resources beyond your inner circle can make all the difference in your physical... 1.9K
Social Structures Implicit bias in healthcare Systemic racism is often rooted in the implicit or hidden biases of the individuals who make up those systems. It’s present in most, if not... 2.9K
Education A pathway to success Education is the clearest pathway out of poverty and can lead to a healthier life. At The Excel Center, a program of Goodwill of Central... 2.3K
Surroundings 5 ways parks improve health Parks are emerging as important public health solutions in communities. The National Recreation and Park Association reports that greater access to nearby parks, gardens and... 2.4K
Food Combatting food insecurity Food insecurity directly impacts the health of Hoosiers and is one of the greatest social needs in our state. Rachel Lane, chief transformation officer at... 3.8K
Communities Economic Security Education Food Social Structures Surroundings Health is more than you realize There’s a lot of talk among those who work in human services about social determinants of health. But what exactly does that term mean? What... 5.4K