With vaccinations rolling out and COVID-19 restrictions slowly reversing, most colleges are anticipating a full reopening and reintegration of students to campus. While the desire to “return to normal” may be universal, plans to reopen are far from uniform across the country. A growing number of...
2019 was the second warmest year ever recorded on our planet. Rising temperatures don’t just mean hotter summers, but rising sea levels, dust storms, flooding, wildfires, and more extreme weather events. These extreme weather events, which are happening more often and seem stronger than ever...
Vaccines are a powerful tool in helping us stop the COVID-19 pandemic, helping populations build immunity against moderate or severe illness caused by COVID-19. They are an integral part of the nation’s road to recovery from the events of the past year, as marked by...
The aftermath of a hurricane can leave already-vulnerable communities in an even tougher spot. For patient populations, power outages, standing water, and debris can increase the risk of serious illness or injury. Vulnerable populations, such as those with lower socioeconomic status may face compounded challenges...