Creating Healthy Communities

Urban Forests: The Benefits Outweigh the Costs

Trees are an important part of our communities, but tree planting, maintenance and protection require an investment of resources, including time and money....>Read More

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Current and Looming Challenge

The scope of the challenge A new report estimates that the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease will triple in coming decades, both globally and in the U.S.,...>Read More

Exercise Not Only Prevents Falls, But May Protect Elders Who Do Fall from Serious Injuries

One in three Americans age 65 or older suffers a fall each year, and as many as 30 percent of those who fall sustain moderate-to-severe injuries.Fall...>Read More

Gender and Vulnerability in Emergency Contexts

"There are steps we can take to reduce risk in vulnerable populations in emergency situations and disasters." says Andrea Burniske. Listen and watch the ...>Read More

An Overview of Health Reform

Jennifer Tolbert is an Associate Director with the Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured at the Kaiser Family Foundation. This article will guide you to...>Read More

A Retrospective Look at Health Reform

Jennifer Tolbert is an Associate Director with the Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured at the Kaiser Family Foundation. This article will guide you to...>Read More

What Can I Do to Promote Energy Conservation with Trees in My Community?

The best ways to promote energy conservation with trees in your community are educating others about the benefits of urban trees, advocating for tree...>Read More

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Creating Healthy Communities

Urban Forests: The Benefits Outweigh the Costs

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Current and Looming Challenge

Exercise Not Only Prevents Falls, But May Protect Elders Who Do Fall from Serious Injuries

Gender and Vulnerability in Emergency Contexts

An Overview of Health Reform

A Retrospective Look at Health Reform

What Can I Do to Promote Energy Conservation with Trees in My Community?

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