Harvey Recovery Raises Questions of Health Equity in Houston
"We are not taking care of the things that actually lead to healthy people, healthy families and healthy communities."
Harvey Recovery Raises Questions of Health Equity in Houston
"We are not taking care of the things that actually lead to healthy people, healthy families and healthy communities."
Who's Really Getting the Benefit? The Impact of Gentrification on Health
Gentrification can mean more green space and other amenities tied to health. But for whom?
E. coli Levels Up (Way Up) After Harvey
In some cases, E. coli levels were more than 57 times above the acceptable limit.
Remaking Houston Schools' Food System
"I'm not running a damn Luby's," said the new nutrition officer.
In Houston, Walking For Health and Change
The local branch of GirlTrek brings together black women to do a deceptively simple thing: walk.
Pick Your Policy Tool Focuses On Equity
Building a better, more equitable city, one policy at a time.
Assessing Houston's Zika Risk in 2017
With no reported cases on the books for 2017 here, how vulnerable is the metropolitan area going forward?
Is A Walkable Houston Possible?
Advocates say yes, but Houston has some significant challenges to face.
Understanding Misconceptions About Health Disparity in Houston
Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.
Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston
Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?
How Proximity to Clinics Affects Teen Birth Rates
The relationship between clinic proximity and birth rates isn't always a clear one.
The Stress of Sitting in Traffic Can Lead to More Crime
Extreme traffic increases the likelihood of domestic violence, according to traffic and crime data.
Houston’s Air Quality is Improving, but Asthma Disparities Persist
In Houston, black children have asthma at almost twice the frequency as white children.
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