Investments in public health not only improve the health of society but also advance equity and foster economic and climate resiliency. Most of the gains in life expectancy achieved in the 20th ...

Health mandates usually refer to state requirements, while recommendations are suggestions by public health experts or organizations. Health mandates and recommendations both support public health ...

LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana has long struggled with high rates of seasonal illnesses, often ranking among the highest in the country. The CDC reports that Louisiana has seen an increase in respiratory ...

Tabitha Edson always knew she wanted to work in health sciences. She earned a nursing assistant certification in high school but decided not to pursue the field at Westminster College, a small private ...

With our country's growing awareness of its own deep and systemic inequities prompting long-overdue reflections about how institutions need to change, the social sector is asking important questions ...

What is your purpose or your meaning in life? A sense of purpose is generally thought of as the most important thing for an individual to guide their behaviors, make decisions and attain their goals.