In May, the Biden Administration officially ended the public health emergency, which was declared when the COVID-19 pandemic began over three years ago. While the idea of putting COVID-19 behind us may provide some relief, we must recognize the long-term pandemic-related effects that our communities continue to experience. At the start of the pandemic, some […]
It’s no secret that where you live affects your overall health outcomes. However, it might come as a surprise to some that the discriminatory practice of redlining — which has been outlawed for over 50 years — is still having very real effects on heart health. According to a recent study from University Hospitals, living […]
Your zip code is a better predictor of your health than your genetic code. Melody Goodman, assistant professor at Washington University There is no doubt that a person’s health outcomes are impacted by their housing. In many cases, the physical structure of a person’s home is actively making them sick and causing health problems. Aging homes […]
