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U.S. Surgeon General sounds alarm on gun violence, declaring it a top public health crisis

On Tuesday, June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a groundbreaking advisory, declaring gun violence an "urgent public health crisis."  This declaration comes...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Environmental Justice

CARLOS T. CARTER   This month, the Community Health Series Partnership (CHSP) is focusing on environmental justice, including commentary from Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO...

Advocates listen and learn, celebrate and plan at first Environmental Justice Summit

(LEFT TO RIGHT) TINA NDOH, SALLY WENZEL, TIFFANY GARY-WEBB, JEANINE BUCHANICH, AND DARA MENDEZ, FACULTY FROM PITT’S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH May 9-11 was Pittsburgh’s...

Stay Black, stay green!

Adobe Stock Photo Pittsburgh’s Black Environmental Collective is a cross-sectoral network of Black leaders, rooted in a commitment to environmental equity and social justice. The organization...

Feed the Hood expands culinary workforce and creates a healthy food environment and community

In 2016, Feed the Hood started as “Hotdogs for the Hood.” However, when a Westinghouse teacher stated that, for some of the students, this...

Your favorite drink can cause breast cancer – but most women in the US aren’t aware of alcohol’s health risks

Targeted marketing may play a role in increasing alcohol consumption among women. Lisa Schaetzle/Moment via Getty Images by Monica Swahn, Kennesaw State University and Ritu Aneja,...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Gun Violence

CARLOS T. CARTER  We continue to mourn the loss of the many individuals we have lost to gun violence. Everyone has been impacted in some...

4 practical steps to protect Black youth from gun violence

Say no to guns. Adobe Stock Photo Gun violence is a complicated issue in our country. However, some facts are straightforward: Exposure to gun violence...

Creating a mental health framework for individuals and communities hurt by gun violence

Gun violence is a public health crisis that deeply impacts the wellbeing of people and their communities. In Pittsburgh, no group is more affected...

Healthy Village Learning Institute uses African-centered process to transform participants’ lives

Located in McKeesport, the Healthy Village Learning Institute is a community organization where people can participate in culturally-aligned programs and services. The village focuses on...

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