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Public Health Innovation

Podcast

Digital Oral Health Can Close Care Gaps: What We Learned From GRIN’s COO, Pam Oren

An in-depth look at GRIN, a digital oral health platform addressing care gaps in underserved communities. Learn how smartphone-based scanning, virtual coaching, and medical-dental integration can improve access, reduce absenteeism, and drive better health outcomes.
Health and Wellness

Iron Deficiency in Black Communities: Causes, Risks, and the Most Effective Strategies for Prevention

Black communities in the U.S. have significantly higher rates of iron deficiency and anemia than other groups. This is not only a nutrition problem — it is tied to genetics, reproductive health, and systemic health inequities. This article explains why these disparities exist and the most effective strategies for prevention and treatment.
Health Equity

The Life-Saving Legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service: How Black Paramedics Reshaped Emergency Care in America

The Freedom House Ambulance Service transformed emergency medical care in the U.S. and reshaped career opportunities for Black Americans in healthcare. Operating from 1967 to 1975 in Pittsburgh, it pioneered paramedic training, built trust in Black communities, and set national EMS standards still used today. Despite being shut down due to systemic racism, its impact on civil rights, health equity, and EMS professionalization continues to influence the field. This post explores how Freedom House became a model for equitable care and opportunity.
Health and Wellness

What It Really Costs to Stay Healthy in America

Staying healthy in America comes with a high price tag. This blog breaks down the real costs of medical care, nutritious food, and wellness services, revealing how rising expenses affect individuals and families across income levels. It explores why affordability is a growing barrier to health and outlines policy and community-driven solutions to make well-being more accessible.
Mental Health

Cozymaxxing and Mental Health: Why Comfort is Becoming a Wellness Priority

Cozymaxxing is a rising wellness trend focused on comfort and calm. Learn how cozymaxxing supports mental health, reduces stress, and offers low-effort emotional relief.
Health News

La UniĂłn Hace La Fuerza: Why Showing Up for Each Other Still Matters.

La Unión Hace La Fuerza shows what happens when communities unite across difference—with honesty, allyship, and collective strength.
Health Equity

Why Black Doulas Matter More Than Ever

Discover the powerful role Black doulas play in transforming maternal care—through advocacy, cultural understanding, and radical support.