#community-health

#community-health

"The asset of health is among the few, if not only, luxuries we enjoy in life. With access to better health and especially effective healthcare, we can manage life well and provide for ourselves, our families and our communities."

California Waste Solutions has been involved in ongoing discussions with Oakland city leaders since the late 2000s to relocate its recycling operations to the former Oakland Army Base.

Springfield Park, covering 32 acres, is the largest park to open in London since the 2012 Olympics, transforming previously underused NHS land into a green space.

Health thrives when people feel supported and part of something bigger. Community-focused wellness blends movement, nutrition, connection, and mindfulness.

Green-space managers would gladly deliver more parks that integrate children's play with adult socialising, but to do this they need funding not just to develop these spaces but, critically, to maintain their quality long-term.

The Sand Creek Sports Complex underscores Brentwood's ongoing commitment to community health, youth athletics, and an enhanced quality of life for all residents.

The NHS will shift a huge amount of care from hospitals into new community health centres to bring treatment closer to people's homes and cut waiting times.

Maimonides Cancer Center has provided Brooklyn with world-class cancer care for two decades, fulfilling a critical need for accessible treatment within the community.

Caesars Palace Times Square announced a $5 million commitment to support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if their casino bid in Times Square is accepted.

"The LGBTQ+ community is going through a lot right now and it's really important that our community have access to safe and welcoming healthcare which is why it's so exciting that we are now able to offer same-day appointments," said Paula Ellison, director of Callen-Lorde Brooklyn.

What we do offer here are both Western health care practices as well as traditional health care practices. The main purpose of all of that is... vital to their health and well-being.

It's difficult for people in recovery to point to one reason for their decision to finally enter treatment. But many, like Indigo, noted the importance of the people who met them where they were at, physically and emotionally.

The $11-billion expansion of the New Jersey Turnpike primarily benefits developers and unions while negatively impacting already vulnerable communities with increased traffic and pollution.

The festival aims to connect art with health, showcasing authors like Viet Thanh Nguyen and Roxane Gay while facilitating tough conversations and celebrating joyous moments in literature.

What I witnessed here is a true miracle...they take you into a community that's all-inclusive.

"A lot of my work is about increasing access to healthy food, in New York City and in upstate New York," Leak said. "I mostly work with adolescents, who are change agents in low-resource households. Often these adolescents are 'adultified' and drive household food choices."

Ford expressed gratitude towards the San Francisco Community Health Center, stating that it has been pivotal for the LGBTQ and trans community, emphasizing the significant contributions of this organization.

"What we're trying to do is get people to love this food, show them how to make it so they eat it for the long run," said longevity expert Dan Buettner.

The expanding School Streets initiative across Haringey aims to make school journeys safer and more environmentally friendly, benefitting 16,000 children to date.

According to a spokesperson from affected dental clinics, DentaQuest has announced it will breach a multi-year contract with numerous long-standing dental providers, potentially resulting in the closure of several clinics across the city.

"Unfortunately, one way or another, even though we are not illegal at this moment, it does mean that we will most likely lose services," said Diana Chan McNally.

Social prescribing addresses the non-medical needs of patients, providing essential services that foster connection and community to improve overall health.