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COVID-19 as a Stress Test for the American Health Care System
June 2, 2022 – This paper examines the American health care system’s key features to understand better the effects of stressors caused by COVID-19 and how the country’s institutions withstood their weight.
Get to Know…LaWanda Flennoy
LaWanda Flennoy is a mother, grandmother, wife, and lifelong learner. She earned an associate degree in Psychology while raising three daughters and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Psychology. After spending most of her career supporting...
Health Care Workforce – Crisis, Opportunity, and Evolution
The headlines are unavoidable and unambiguous; health care workforce shortages are at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic and widespread burnout exacerbated existing scarcities in critical positions such as nurses, licensed behavioral health counselors, and...
State- and Employer-based Solutions to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness
Social connection is critical to health and well-being across the lifespan. Stakeholders can leverage several promising interventions to
address isolation.
The Role of Philanthropy in Addressing Health Equity
How can existing health and equity funders play a more catalytic role in reducing health disparities? Our work with nonprofits, community leaders, and innovators offer some insights around where to lean in.
Get to Know…Caleb Allen
Caleb Allen is a Midwest guy. He was born in Illinois and although he grew up in Minnesota, he has always been a huge Chicago Cubs fan. Caleb returned to Illinois to pursue an undergraduate degree in international relations and history from Wheaton College. Upon...