This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What if… What if a child had the language to describe her feelings in a way that lets the adults in her life know she needs help? What if her parents were not ashamed of her challenge and knew…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many people often assume that health care providers are healthier than the general population. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has shined a concerning light on the the physical and mental health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As more schools reopen, educators across the United States are having long-awaited in-person reunions with their students. They do so after supporting their students through more than a year of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nearly 20 million more people faced food crises last year amid armed conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and weather extremes, and the outlook for this year is again grim, according to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On May 10, the U.S. Treasury Department released its interim final rule on the use of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. While the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many colleges to move online by mid-March 2020, with little preparation time to serve new student needs arising from the health crisis. As faculty, administrators, and staff…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than 150 million Americans—over half of U.S. adults—have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. But many people are hesitant to get the shot. A recent poll found that more than…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Based on predictions we can make about the continued and worsening impact on the social determinants of health, here are a number of ways health foundations can deepen and lengthen…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The findings, published in the journal Demography, suggest blanket increases across multiple measures, with pain rising in every adult age group, in every demographic group, and at every site of pain…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we look to imagine a post-pandemic future, philanthropy is considering its next steps to advance a more equitable future. We witnessed an unprecedented response from our sector to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I would love to take credit for Blue Shield of California Foundation’s (BSCF) COVID-19 and Racial Equity grants, but I have to acknowledge the great work of our Program Managers,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms…