There’s a lot more to health and happiness than diet and exercise. We could all benefit from focusing more on our own mental health.
Social Determinants of Health
Right now, factors like race, income, and ZIP code determine a person's access to and opportunities for health. Read more about how we're changing that.
Drilling for Environmental Justice
When a majority-white school didn’t want fracking, the drilling site was moved next to a majority-Hispanic school. This is an environmental justice issue.
Social Determinants of Healthy Teeth
Like a healthy body, having healthy teeth is determined by many factors, such as insurance, access to care, and the environment in which we live and work.
Who Does the Health Care System Care about?
My path to good health left me with a suspicion that maybe our health care system doesn’t care about black people. Say it with me: black lives matter.
Health Coverage as a Tool for Health Equity
Many tools help us get and stay healthy, if we have access to them. Health equity is making sure everyone has the tools they need to live a healthy life.