‘We have to create a vision for what we’re building toward’: A foundation CEO speaks to the health of neighborhoods
Becky Payne's work has focused on supporting projects to improve overall community health and well-being.
Health Justice in Action
Across the region, there's a big disparity in how long people live. Nearly 90 years, on average, in Indian Hill and Mason, but barely over 60 in Arlington Heights and Adams County. That's nearly 30 years of life, love, children, grandchildren, and memories that are lost. Why? Community health experts are looking at the larger forces that shape health and wellness. The places where we grow up, live, work, and age shape our lives and our opportunities to thrive. Soapbox's "Health Justice in Action" series is a year-long deep dive into the factors that people and neighborhoods need for long, healthful lives, and spotlight individuals and organizations working toward building healthier, resilient communities. This series is made possible with support from Interact for Health, a foundation serving a 20-county region to advance health justice. Visit their website to learn more about Interact for Health's commitment to working with communities to advance health justice.
In rural Ohio, a House of Hope and a center for healing rise from a former college campus
Leaders of an Ohio not-for-profit organization saw an opportunity to create a center for community services in Appalachia.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could mean cuts to cornerstone food program counted on by tens of thousands here
States will need to take on hundreds of millions in new expenses, which could mean massive cuts or the elimination of the SNAP program.
Living on the edge: Eviction takes a toll on the health of families
As the cost of housing has soared and wages have stagnated, evictions have surged in Greater Cincinnati.
Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities
Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.
Surge of legislation threatens already precarious mental health of LGBTQ youth and young adults
Discrimination, bullying, family dynamics, and a wave of new legislation all play roles in the mental health crisis. But some communities are bucking the trend.
One tree at a time: Teens work to reverse decades of environmental injustice
Groundwork Ohio River Valley's grassroots approach starts with asking residents what they need for healthier, sustainable neighborhoods.
Fewer babies are dying in Cincinnati. Now its effort will be a model in other cities
Cradle Cincinnati’s model brings together parents, caregivers, health care professionals, and community members to support mothers and babies.
Getting there: Without access to transportation, jobs and health can be at risk
Expanded transportation services improve lives for individuals and communities.
A place to call home: How housing impacts health
As the dream of a home of one’s own becomes a stretch for many, the health of families and communities is at risk. Here's what's being done about it.
