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How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Weak social connections represent an equivalent health risk to smoking and obesity. Here are several tenets of public health and how they are playing out addressing social isolation and loneliness across the globe. Help Health Care Professionals Diagnose Loneliness Diagnosis is the first step to treatment.

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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance. Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes.

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Investing in Digital Literacy to Better the Health of America’s Seniors

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: monkeybusinessimages on istock.com In June 2023, the Biden administration announced that the government would invest $42.45 As plans are developed, it’s critical for older adults and the nonprofits and philanthropies representing underserved seniors to have a seat at that table.

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55 Social Sector Leaders Selected for CNP September Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program , offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, recognizes this need and is pleased to announce the 55 outstanding individuals joining its prestigious CNP September Cohort. Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities.

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2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Breakout Speakers & Sessions

NonProfit Leadership Center

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward.

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Worker Co-Ops in Health Care: Lessons from the Field

NonProfit Quarterly

And as a society, we underpay—and under care for—the very workers we rely on to provide health and care services to others. A typical home care worker earns even less, just $18,100 per year, according to PHI , the nonprofit organization formerly known as the Paraprofessional Health Institute.

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Housing and Health: Creating Solutions With Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home.

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