Public Health

Millions of homes rely on private wells, an unseen utility. New guidance highlights the invisible threats and the growing role of homeowners as their own water managers.

As population growth strains West Central Florida, a new state budget infusion for BayCare reveals a targeted strategy to bolster critical healthcare infrastructure.

Forsyth County's innovative jail mental health unit shows promise, but its partnership with private provider NaphCare raises complex questions about the business of care.

A new report shows a five-year low in student drug positivity rates, yet a deeper analysis reveals a complex landscape of risk shaped by fentanyl and synthetics.

As HealthConnect One marks 40 years, new COO Janessa Mondestin is tasked with scaling birth equity through operational rigor, turning a social mission into a global strategy.

As aid lands in earthquake-ravaged Venezuela, it meets a crisis years in the making. A look at the fragile lifeline and the monumental task ahead.

AmeriPath USA's vertically integrated model of buying, renovating, and operating recovery homes isn't just housing—it's a new asset class for social impact.

AFSP Illinois launches culturally-specific suicide prevention programs, revealing a crucial truth: addressing mental health disparities is an economic necessity.

A culinary meetup reveals a deeper strategy. Kikkoman isn't just selling sauce; it's convening leaders to tackle India's food safety and authenticity crisis.

A small Finnish firm is thriving by selling a simple antidote to screen fatigue: custom paint-by-numbers. Their success reveals a deep market need.

Saskatchewan embraces a new model for impaired driving enforcement, using swift administrative penalties to get drivers off the road faster and save lives.

Global health bodies reaffirm alcohol is a top carcinogen with no safe limit, demanding stricter controls. But can industry's 'safer' drinks rewrite the rules?

Health Canada's approval of a generic Wegovy promises to slash costs and expand access, shifting the landscape for patients and the healthcare system.

After a fierce campaign reversed drastic cuts to Florida's HIV drug program, thousands can breathe again. But a new cap and missing aid reveal a fragile victory.

With youth diabetes rates soaring, Sun Life's $250K investment in Project Power signals a strategic bet on preventative care for the next generation.

The BCDA launches a new charitable foundation, a strategic pivot to secure the 'Save a Smile' program and tackle BC's growing oral health disparities.

A unique California program tackles heatwaves, poverty, and pollution by fixing A/C in older cars. It's a blueprint for climate resilience and social equity.

As families prepare for July 4th festivities, a silent danger looms. Drowning doesn't look like it does in movies. Here’s how to build layers of protection.

A new partnership promises elite dementia care by pairing a private provider with a charity. But does this innovative model create a two-tiered system?