12 results
Skip to Pagination-
The Power of Community Health Workers
Community health workers are increasingly helping to break down many of the barriers to access adequate health care.
-
Why an Aspirin a Day May Hurt Your Health
Previous guidelines suggest older adults at-risk of heart disease or stroke take aspirin daily, but a new study discovers that could be life-threatening.
-
High School Clubs Offer Teens New Tools to Fight the Stigma of Mental Illness
Bring Change to Mind, a national nonprofit, offers a rapidly growing model of high school clubs designed to help fight the stigma of mental illness and offer peer support.
-
Breathing Easier (Part 2): Wildfires and Asthma
The increase of warmer, drier summers has contributed to an increase of fires that are harder to contain. In many parts of the country, vulnerable communities have felt the impact of high rates of asthma.
-
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO on How Housing Improves Health
Ellen Sexton was recently featured as panelist during a Wisconsin Health News event on affordable housing.
-
Milwaukee Nursing Program Expands to Fill Dire Nursing Shortage
Milwaukee Area Technical College expanded its nursing program to address a dire shortage of nursing care. The recruitment of new students is possible after a $2.3M grant from the United Health Foundation.
-
Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO Discusses Health Equity Efforts in Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin CEO discusses health equity at Wisconsin Health News panel event.
-
Food Fairs Ensure Houston Families Receive Healthy Food Year Round
Volunteers from UnitedHealthcare of Texas sort and pass out healthier food at local Food Fairs, reflecting a national commitment to invest in the social determinants of health.
-
Tenancy support may lead to better housing — and health
Tenancy support may help bridge the gap between stable housing and improved health outcomes.