Maps have always been powerful tools for understanding our world, but with the rise of computational cartography, they are evolving into something even more dynamic and insightful. Computational cartography blends traditional map-making with data science, machine learning, and geospatial analytics. It’s not […]
A couple of years ago, I wrote a piece on a comparative analysis of 3 rural health literacy programs. Today, we revisit the topic. The rolling plains of rural America have long been romanticized as the heartland, a place where small towns […]
For all the talk of making government more efficient, the latest wave of federal staff cuts is less about efficiency and more about something far more insidious: the systematic dismantling of public institutions that serve the common good. Over the past month, […]
Introduction: The High Cost of Doing Nothing For a country that spends more on healthcare than any other nation on earth, the United States has shockingly little to show for it. We don’t live longer. We aren’t healthier. Our healthcare system is […]
Few medical breakthroughs have captured the public’s imagination or insurance budgets, quite like the new class of weight-loss drugs. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed to treat diabetes, have exploded in popularity, promising not just slimmer waistlines but improved overall health. […]
Healthcare facilities are often at the forefront of serving communities, but they also stand as some of the most resource-intensive structures in operation. From high energy demands to significant waste production, the environmental footprint of healthcare facilities is immense. The shift toward […]
The fight for health equity in America is one of the most critical and urgent battles of our time. At the heart of this movement lies the understanding that health isn’t just about access to hospitals or doctors. It’s about the neighborhoods […]
The world of modern science there are few breakthroughs as staggering and transformative as genetic editing. It feels like we’ve crossed a frontier straight out of science fiction—where life itself is malleable, and the very instructions that define living beings are editable. […]
In times of great change, the most important thing we can hold onto is our hope. Tomorrow is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a chance to shape a future that looks brighter and more inclusive for all Americans. […]
It’s easy for impactful achievements to be overshadowed by the noise of immediate concerns and skepticism. Yet, the Biden administration’s four cornerstone bills—the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—have laid the groundwork […]