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The intersection of Public Health and Sustainability: Why it Matters Now More Than Ever

Today's health businesses face several complex challenges, ranging from stakeholder expectations to regulatory compliance. Amid these, sustainable development often takes a backseat. Sustainability may...

Why We Sacrifice Personal Freedom to Protect Other People

Social isolation. Loneliness. They grew restless. A group of older women met for lunch after six months of sheltering in place. A meal with...

Bipartisan Texas Prison Reform Air Conditioning Bill Dies Without a Vote in Texas Senate

Texas HB 357 bill to require air conditioning and climate control in Texas prisons failed to get a vote in the 2021 Legislative session despite bipartisan support.

Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.