Poor landscape design can be a public health issue, experts say
Rural landscape design is often overlooked in research. Some are looking to close that knowledge gap with a healthier design in collaboration with rural community members.
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Nonprofit coalition seeks to address childhood trauma in Georgia
Child trauma has a longterm impact and one Georgia nonprofit’s mission is to develop an integrated behavioral health system to overcome its challenges.
Why education is a focal point for public health improvement
Education can affect families in many ways. Some public health experts say that improving literacy rates not only boosts the economic success of a community, but it also has a positive impact on the community’s health.
Health misinformation spreads fast, and is hard to forget
There’s a lot of bad health information out there and presenting the facts doesn’t always successfully counter it. In response, experts discuss how to convey messages more effectively.
App for people in recovery is inspired by grief and hope
A Georgia resident is developing a mobile wellness app that targets college students in recovery for substance abuse. Here’s how she hopes to succeed in a market saturated with health apps.