Community Health
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Health systems offer September 2026 local events and health screenings
In September 2026, McKenzie Health System will offer free PSA, glucose, and cholesterol screenings to the first 50 men, a targeted effort to boost preventative health.
GuardCare 2026 offers free dental, vision, and medical services
During GuardCare 2026, over 2,530 medical procedures, valued at more than $192,900, were completed for just 481 patients in Athens County, Ohio, revealing a significant local healthcare gap, according
Local volunteering slashes mortality rates, boosting community health.
Weekly volunteers report a 16% increase in feeling 'very happy,' a personal dividend often overlooked in the pursuit of community good.
How to Navigate Local Public Health Services in Texas
Texas entirely cut funding for School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) during the 87th Legislative Session, ending grant administration on August 31, 2022.
What is a local health and wellness services guide?
In a city boasting dozens of clinics and wellness centers, one in five residents still reports delaying or foregoing necessary medical care due to access issues, not just cost.
How Local Health Networks Expand Services to Hospitals
In states that expanded Medicaid, population health networks saw a 2.
Pharmacies' evolving public health role: Who's watching?
In a rural county where the nearest public health clinic is an hour's drive, 85% of residents now receive their annual flu shot at their local pharmacy—a service unavailable just five years ago.
Illinois Awards $25M in Pharmacy Grants to 434 Businesses
Across Illinois, 434 independent pharmacies, spanning nearly every county, just received an identical $56,892 grant from the state.
What is a rural healthcare services and access guide?
Over 130 rural hospitals have closed since 2010, leaving millions without nearby emergency care, according to the American Hospital Association .
UPMC Children's expands rehabilitation services, enhancing patient care
Starting June 1, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will integrate rehabilitation therapies in Washington and McMurray, bringing nationally ranked pediatric specialty care directly into local comm
Community health engagement: The challenge of measuring lasting change
In 2026, Linda Lara-Jacobo will receive a prestigious AAAS award for her work reducing health disparities.
Local clinic offers free health screening services to community
Approximately half of all patients seeking care at Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics lack insurance, underscoring a critical gap in healthcare access.
Mobile clinics expand 2026 free health screening services access
At a recent community health fair in Northeast Houston, nearly 78% of participants reported that the lack of insurance or cost was their greatest barrier to seeing a medical provider, according to res
Beyond the Gym: How Local Wellness Programs Are Reshaping Community Health
Local wellness programs are increasingly reshaping community health by bringing accessible initiatives directly into neighborhoods. These grassroots efforts foster collective well-being beyond traditional healthcare settings.
UC San Diego Mobile Clinics Bring Free Healthcare Directly to Neighborhoods
UC San Diego Health has launched a new mobile clinics initiative, deploying medically equipped vans to provide free healthcare services directly to underserved communities.