Four Reasons Why We Have Faith Leaders at the Health Equity Table
Why Faith Leaders Matter Faith leaders have a strong voice to promote health equity and are greatly trusted by their communities. Beliefs are formed, and decisions are influenced by the pastor, imam, and traditional leaders. Health is the topic people listen to when it comes to life. They are important because they: Establish trust in […]
Youth Mental Health Is a Global Public Health Priority
Young people today are carrying more than any generation before them: academic pressure, social media, economic uncertainty, and, for many boys and young men of color, the added weight of racial trauma and a world that rarely asks how they’re doing. This is not a personal problem. It is a public health crisis. Globally, depression […]
How SIMI’s Mom Count Program Is Reimagining Community-Based Maternal Support
Pregnancy should be a time of anticipation and support. But for too many women, especially in under-resourced communities across Ghana and the United States, it is a time of uncertainty, limited access, and unheard concerns. SIMI’s Mom Count program was built to change that. What is Mom Count? Mom Count is an evidence-based maternal health […]
From the Bronx, and Belize to Ghana: Why Community Screening Saves Lives
What if the most powerful thing a community could do for its health was to show up? Not to a hospital. Not to a specialist. But to a free screening event in a familiar space, to a church hall, a community center, a school gym, surrounded by people who look like them and speak their […]
How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Symptoms After Daylight Saving Time
As the days grow shorter and darkness creeps in earlier, many people experience changes in mood and energy. The end of daylight saving time often signals colder months and, with it, an increased risk of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, usually starting in late fall and […]
Planning for Better Health in 2025: Practical Tips to Get Started
The New Year is the perfect time to focus on improving your health—mentally, physically, and emotionally. But instead of vague resolutions, let’s talk about real, practical ways to build healthier habits that stick. Here are simple steps you can take to make 2025 your healthiest year yet! 1. Book your medical appointments early. Preventative […]
Heart Healthy Holiday Tips: Taking Care of Your Heart, Mind, and Body This Season
As if the holiday season couldn’t get even more stressful, a 2023 press release from the American Heart Association shows this time of year brings weight gain, added anxiety, and even a spike in serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. Grim news, we know, but you don’t have to let the holiday hustle […]