food desert
A casual tourist might not regard the lush green foliage and landscape of Whitakers, N.C., as a desert, but the area — home to the United Church of Christ’s Franklinton Center at Bricks — is the second largest food desert in the United States. It also is located in Edgecombe County, one of the poorest…
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As part of its ongoing commitment to make health care more affordable and accessible, Advocate Health, he nation’s third-largest non-profit health system, is taking a significant step in eliminating financial barriers to care. The organization announced in September that it will begin cancelling all judgment liens previously placed on homes and real estate as part of its efforts to collect unpaid medical bills. Advocate Health will also forgive the outstanding debts associated with those liens. #BeAVoiceCHHSM
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As part of its ongoing commitment to make health care more affordable and accessible, Advocate Health, the nation’s third-largest non-profit health system, is taking a significant step in eliminatin...