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Closing the Gap: Steps Toward Health Equity
Closing the Gap: Steps Toward Health Equity
Unequal access to healthcare resources has led to poorer health outcomes for socially disadvantaged populations. But the healthcare industry is among a large number of entities working hard to change... Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
‘I Like Myself Now’: How Capital Blue Cross, UPMC in Central PA Are Helping Make Harrisburg Healthier
‘I Like Myself Now’: How Capital Blue Cross, UPMC in Central PA Are Helping Make Harrisburg Healthier
With generous support from Capital Blue Cross, the Healthy Harrisburg program – piloted by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation – has been a life-changer for many. Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
Finding Ways to Fight Food Insecurity
Finding Ways to Fight Food Insecurity
About 1 in 10 Americans are food insecure. Programs such as food stamps, while helpful, aren’t always enough to fill the gap between available funds and needed food. We can... Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
Closing the Healthcare Gender Gap Can Save Lives
Closing the Healthcare Gender Gap Can Save Lives
Women’s health issues have historically received less attention than those of their male counterparts, leading to a gender gap in the quality and availability of care. March is Gender Equality... Read More
By
Michael Race
Addressing Health Equity Benefits All of Us
Addressing Health Equity Benefits All of Us
Inequities in the availability and quality of healthcare can take a toll on the wellness of individuals and our communities, and affect overall healthcare costs. Addressing health equity is becoming... Read More
By
Michael Race