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One way to end the opioid crisis – expand access to effective medication
Today, more than 115 Americans die every day after overdosing on opioids. Opioid overdose has become a public health crisis with devastating consequences including an increase in opioid misuse and increase in infectious diseases including HIV and hepatitis C.
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Proud to Support Partner: Strive Till I Rise
Strive Till I Rise is a traveling initiative using Hip-Hop pedagogy & pop culture to advance social freedoms & empower the voices of young leaders.
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Social Determinants of Health: Why What Kaepernick Is Protesting Matters
It is unfortunate that the NFL protests have transformed into something unrecognizable from their original intent. What started as one player’s silent protest to decry the injustices faced
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Understanding Kaepernick’s Protest
Many people agree with Trump that Colin Kaepernick's anthem protests are disgraceful and unpatriotic. But Kaepernick is right ─ there is a problem with racial injustice in our country.
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Social Determinants of Health: Thoughts on Neighborhood and Built Environment
Home is where the heart is—and also where the “health” is. Where we live has a tremendous impact on our overall health and well-being.
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Why Is Yoga So Popular and Is It Really All That?
I remember in the 1970s, my older sister brought home a book of yoga poses by Indra Devi. I was double jointed, so I took to yoga easily and happily.
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The Importance of Understanding the Issues
Recently, we had a meeting with Bill Clinton, and then attended a dinner with him.
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My Reflections on Unconscious Bias
This picture was taken after a meeting with “Be More America” which dealt with unconscious bias.
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Nassan’s Place
Nassan's Place is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation that is helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism in and around under-served communities by providing educational and recreational programs, social outings, and resources.
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From Fear to Focus: Race in America and the Urgency of Now
Focus for Health was a proud sponsor of The NYU Reynolds Program’s 11th Annual Social Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Speaker Series, “From Fear to Focus: Race in America and the Urgency of Now” on February 15, 2017. The esteemed panel included: Van Jones (CNN Contributor; Author; President & Co-Founder, Dream Corps), Trabian Shorters (Founder…
