Healthcare

By Stephen Sills, PhD & Carolyn Bucknall While food prices continue to climb, temporary SNAP benefits introduced during the pandemic expired in February leaving more than 41 million Americans with…

By Tamika Sanders & Kelcy Walker Pope, PHD Medicaid Expansion would have broader economic and social benefits that could help address some of the underlying social determinants of health that…

Community Health Workers advocate for individuals and community health needs and assist people in receiving care. Read this RPIC Policy Brief by Terrell Richardson & Dr. Kelcy Walker Pope

Expanding Medicaid would help address health disparities and promote health equity, particularly for communities of color and rural communities that have been disproportionately impacted by lack of access to healthcare.…

By Terrell Richardson, MSW & Kelcy Walker Pope, PhD For decades, communities across the United States have benefited from the expertise of Community Health Workers (CHWs).  Previously known as lay…

by Carolyn Bucknall, MPA Candidate & Research and Policy Intern Communities in Action Many Americans believe that poverty and geography are the main factors that determine where hazardous industries such…