Wonder Woman’s Aunt Antiope once told her, “You are stronger than you believe. You have greater powers than you know.” Would I consider myself like Wonder Woman? Not exactly. But…
October is Health Literacy Month, and October 13 is International Plain Language Day. So this is a perfect time to talk about a really important topic. What is Health Literacy?…
As Philadelphia comes to grips with the mental health impacts of racism, how can we create a productive path forward? One unique initiative, the Porchlight Program of Mural Arts Philadelphia,…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, you may have heard more about public health than any other time in your life. But public health is more than fighting widespread disease –…
Jason was happily married and a proud father of three who seemed to have everything to live for. So, his family was shocked when he died by suicide. They had…
Independence Blue Cross Vice President of Operations Nicole Gold has done a remarkable job of raising her son, Hayden. He was a valedictorian at his high school graduation and will…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, do you remember how hard it was to find all the items on your grocery list — like pasta and toilet paper? Maybe you had…
I’m a transplant from Washington, D.C.; I know and understand the issues of large cities. Philadelphia has so much to offer: a wonderful history (including being the first World Heritage…
For many in our region, an average day can consist of witnessing and experiencing food insecurity, discrimination, or violence. These social injustices are ever-present, yet can remain undiscussed and absent…