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Commonwealth Fund Scorecard Presents State-by-State Survey of Healthcare Systems
A new Commonwealth Fund scorecard presents the first state-by-state comparison of health care experiences of Americans. The scorecard finds low-income individuals in top performing states are...more
A new Commonwealth Fund scorecard presents the first state-by-state comparison of health care experiences of Americans. The scorecard finds low-income individuals in top performing states are...more
Poverty in the United States
The US poverty rate remained high since the Great Recession, and has been unchanged from 2011. Unemployment rates dropped and unemployment benefit lifted 1.7 million people out of poverty in 2012....more
The US poverty rate remained high since the Great Recession, and has been unchanged from 2011. Unemployment rates dropped and unemployment benefit lifted 1.7 million people out of poverty in 2012....more
Food Stamps Saved Millions Out of Poverty in 2012
In the government's annual update on income, poverty and health insurance coverage, the report states that food stamps kept 4 million Americans out of poverty in 2012. The report finds that SNAP...more
In the government's annual update on income, poverty and health insurance coverage, the report states that food stamps kept 4 million Americans out of poverty in 2012. The report finds that SNAP...more
Depression and Anxiety among Youth Associated with Racism
A review that showed cases of links between racism and child and youth health outcomes finds that there are strong connections between racial discrimination and an array of negative health outcomes...more
A review that showed cases of links between racism and child and youth health outcomes finds that there are strong connections between racial discrimination and an array of negative health outcomes...more
Looking Closer at Locally Grown Urban Produce
In a paper recently published in the September-October issue of Journal of Environmental Quality, the findings identify the issues surrounding urban agriculture. Chefs, patrons and communities are...more
In a paper recently published in the September-October issue of Journal of Environmental Quality, the findings identify the issues surrounding urban agriculture. Chefs, patrons and communities are...more
Columbia Business School to Host 2013 Social Enterprise Conference
The Columbia Business School will be hosting the 2013 Social Enterprise Conference on October 4, 2013 at the Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York. The conference will serve as an...more
The Columbia Business School will be hosting the 2013 Social Enterprise Conference on October 4, 2013 at the Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York. The conference will serve as an...more
High Cost of Childhood Food Allergies Create Economic Burden on Families and Society
In a recent report published by JAMA Pediatrics supported by Food Allergy Research Education, cost of childhood food allergies was calculated at nearly $25 billion annually. This suggests that...more
In a recent report published by JAMA Pediatrics supported by Food Allergy Research Education, cost of childhood food allergies was calculated at nearly $25 billion annually. This suggests that...more
Binge Drinking 5 or More Alcoholic Drinks Common among High School Seniors
According to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication, binge drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in a row is common among high school senior students. The authors note...more
According to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication, binge drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in a row is common among high school senior students. The authors note...more
African-American Medical Students Most Affected By High Debt Load
Researchers at Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University examined data from a sample of over 2% of the U.S. medical students enrolled at over a hundred accredited American medical...more
Researchers at Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University examined data from a sample of over 2% of the U.S. medical students enrolled at over a hundred accredited American medical...more
2013 National Hispanic Heritage Month
On September 15, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month pays tribute to the Latino community's contributions to the cultural richness and diversity of the United...more
On September 15, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month pays tribute to the Latino community's contributions to the cultural richness and diversity of the United...more
Travel the World, Says Social Entrepreneur
Social entrepreneur Kenji Summers, founder of Passport life, commits his life to helping under-resourced youth see the world and engage in global culture. Global entry card in hand, Summers says...more
Social entrepreneur Kenji Summers, founder of Passport life, commits his life to helping under-resourced youth see the world and engage in global culture. Global entry card in hand, Summers says...more
HHS: What Young People Should Know About Obamacare
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an address and a PSA to advise young adults, particularly college students, that they need to purchase health insurance by...more
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an address and a PSA to advise young adults, particularly college students, that they need to purchase health insurance by...more
Medicaid Expansion Challenges
A new study published online, "Challenges Facing Medicaid Expansion in the U.S.," presents a global perspective on the challenges facing the Medicaid expansion. The study finds the Affordable...more
A new study published online, "Challenges Facing Medicaid Expansion in the U.S.," presents a global perspective on the challenges facing the Medicaid expansion. The study finds the Affordable...more
Maryland Obtains $6.4 Million for Maternal, Infant Program Expansion
Maryland receives $6.4 million competitive grant to expand Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program throughout the state. The grants are awarded by the US Department of Health...more
Maryland receives $6.4 million competitive grant to expand Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program throughout the state. The grants are awarded by the US Department of Health...more
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