City & Local

Health Disparities

3 articles

A split image contrasting a well-funded, healthy neighborhood with a neglected one, illustrating the impact of local government funding on public health.
Services

How Local Government Funding Structures Impact Public Health

The way your county government is structured can literally determine how long you live, with centralized spending linked to less variation in midlife mortality across neighborhoods.

Marco Alvarez·May 14, 2026
Diverse community members and health professionals collaborating to measure and achieve lasting positive change in community health outcomes.
Community

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.

Derek Molina·April 16, 2026
Community workers participating in a research training session, learning to apply academic data to local development challenges.
Community

How Non-Profits Boost Community Development With Research Training

In Cleveland, Ohio, a specialized initiative trained just nine frontline community workers over two years.

Derek Molina·April 10, 2026