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Stable housing is not only a basic human need but also a key determinant of population health. As a healthcare thought leader, I spoke at an affordable housing summit about the devastating effects of the housing crisis on community health. When housing becomes unaffordable and out of reach, the health of the community is at stake. Let's work together to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. #PopulationHealth #AffordableHousing #CommunityHealth #HealthcareThoughtLeader

Our latest newsletter is out and it goes deep into the question of how businesses can be ethical, pro-social, and pro-health within the bounds of modern capitalism. And it covers the approach we're taking to make this happen. Plus: - an alarming rate of diabetic foot amputations in Texas; - how some cities didn't become completely car-dominated; - what ants can teach us about transportation; and - two new media profiles of our work to create accountability for business impacts on consumer health https://lnkd.in/etdcUJUA

Dr. Eric Ciliberti's mission is simple: to enrich the livelihoods of Americans with powerful drug-free solutions. Learn more about his vision of complete wellness by reading our latest Relaxium® blog post: https://lnkd.in/es-r7eYA

Where we eat, sleep, work, play, learn and pray – can have a huge effect on our health. For Pima County, AZ this means community designed heat relief. Learn how they leverage #GIS to build a heat relief network: https://lnkd.in/gvuhVhEe

Read Adam Armstrong’s article in Visions Journal where he discusses the issue of accessibility in rural areas of BC, emphasizing the gaps in health outcomes for neurodiverse people who do not live in urban spaces. Armstrong talks about the challenges of providing care to individuals in rural areas while proposing solutions to enhance accessibility and better support all. Learn more about accessibility challenges in rural BC: https://buff.ly/47VIsvS

Each year, National Public Health Week, held on the first week of April, celebrates the vital contributions of public health and addresses critical issues essential for enhancing the well-being of our nation. It underscores the fact that public health extends far beyond healthcare. Today's theme, Healthy Neighborhoods, underscores the profound impact of our living environments on health. Where individuals reside, dine, work, travel, learn, and relax significantly influences their well-being. So, what defines a healthy neighborhood? It encompasses safe living spaces, infrastructure supporting physical activity, easy access to nutritious and affordable food, and areas free of pollution. When these elements are lacking, individuals within the community may face health challenges beyond their control. Building a healthy neighborhood hinges on social cohesion. Strengthening connections with neighbors and investing in communal spaces are initial steps toward fostering a thriving community. Advocating for accessible green spaces promotes leisure, exercise, and pollution reduction. Additionally, lobbying for increased access to healthy food, like farmer's markets in underserved areas, can yield long-term benefits. Moreover, governmental support for better infrastructure, including initiatives to replace aging pipes that pose health risks to low-income communities, plays a pivotal role in promoting community health. 🗳️ #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek #HealthyNeighborhoods

For those of you who have not yet see it, Markel UK has commissioned a newly published report, 'The Care Sector: Navigating Turbulent Times: An Insight Report from Markel UK', which has taken a deep dive into the pressing concerns of social-care management and staff, post-pandemic. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/enym2qqP

HOME CARE IN BOONE COUNTY Today, we are focusing on the journey of finding home care in Boone County and how we can help Learn More https://bit.ly/3YatGze

I am happy that more and more #hospitals #socialcenters and more HUMAN-ORIENTED companies and organizations show interest in INDUSTRY 5.0 principles. The latest one https://lnkd.in/enS3NN9Y and I hope we start our cooperation soon. INDUSTRY 5.0 AMBASSADORS NETWORK INDUSTRY 5.0 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE Industry 5.0

From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation- How Reparations Could Improve Black Health and Wellbeing: A leading public health expert describes how reparations can close the life expectancy gap for Black people in America Closing the wealth gap WILL help to close health gaps. #racialwealthgap #economicjustice #socialdeterminantsofhealth #healthjustice https://lnkd.in/eYGnmzme