Chicago's West Side tells a stark story of inequality. Just five miles from the Loop, where life expectancy is a high 87. 3 years, neighborhoods like West Garfield Park see residents living on average 20 years less. This gap, driven by factors like crime, drug use, and lack of resources, has persist
Lee Health celebrated a big change in 2025. It became a private, nonprofit group focused on helping the local community. This shift allowed them to expand their services and reach more people. One of their big moves was joining a national group of children's hospitals. This alliance helps hospitals
A major shift in the healthcare landscape has taken place. Priority Health, a well-known health plan based in Michigan, has taken over Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, a Wisconsin-based health plan. This move, finalized on January 1, 2026, makes Priority Health a player in four states. It's n
Louisiana is taking a big step to tackle its obesity problem. In 2026, a project called "Beyond the Scale" will start. It will look at how communities can get healthier. The project will share stories from places that have successfully fought obesity. Getting healthier is not easy. Many people stru
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a hospital that's been around for a long time. It's been serving the area since 1922. It's the only hospital in Boulder and a big health care provider in Boulder County. BCH is a nonprofit, which means it doesn't have shareholders. Instead, the community is its focu
In a world where pollution is a growing concern, a new tool is helping women make smarter choices about breast cancer screening. This tool, called a decision aid (DA), is not just any ordinary guide. It has been specially designed to include information about environmental risks. But how effective i
Researchers wanted to see how well people stick to their blood pressure pills and how this, along with their genes, might affect their memory later in life. They looked at adults aged 50 and older who live at home, not in care facilities. The study focused on two things: how well people take their b
Everett is set to host a health fair that goes beyond just check-ups. The Washington West African Center is pulling out all the stops to make health accessible to everyone. This isn't just about vaccines and screenings; it's about bringing people together. The event is happening this Saturday. From
In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,
Mt. Pleasant just got a new place to help people feel better and move easier. MyMichigan Health opened a second spot for physical therapy on Mission Street. This new place is big and has lots of space for different kinds of exercises and treatments. It's open early in the morning and stays open late
