The heightened state of distrust between urban and rural communities has made it more difficult to recognize that there is an inherent interdependence between them. Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to offer an intentional approach to rural inclusion, as well as a new rural–urban narrative, that doesn’t increase division.
Three planners we spoke with believe that, while recent efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are important, the planning profession must do significant work to fully address the complexity of equity.
Three multi-sector professionals share what they’ve learned from more than a decade of working across silos
Whether we look at health outcomes through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, social determinants of health, or any other framework for sorting society’s systems, a common thread of historic—and too often, current—racial discrimination runs through them.
The 2019 County Health Rankings highlight the link between health and stable, affordable housing with data, strategies, and community examples.
We spoke with Sarah Norman, NeighborWorks’ director of healthy homes and communities, about the organization’s work and how it is addressing health equity today.
and the leaders who are doing something about it
With the right supports in place, we can create a flywheel effect to improve health and wellbeing for everyone.
Community-centered health initiatives offer a sustainable and effective approach to creating healthy, equitable communities where all people can reach their full potential.
Kathy Colville is Director of Healthy Communities for Cone Health. A $1.8 billion enterprise, it is one of North Carolina’s largest and most comprehensive health networks, serving communities in more […]