More proof: Internet gaps create health gaps

Fort Hall’s 2,400 households mostly lack high-speed internet, highlighting a stark digital divide. This gap illustrates how limited connectivity can hinder access to vital health information and services.

More proof: Internet gaps create health gaps

Three local programs receive awards from Excellus BCBS

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named three Utica-based programs as the latest recipients of its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards. This annual initiative supports nonprofits working to address health disparities and improve community wellness across upstate New York.

Three local programs receive awards from Excellus BCBS

Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

On December 1, 2025, Montreal’s Samuel De Champlain Bridge will glow a striking red from sunset onward. The colors commemorate World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, shining a spotlight on international and local public health efforts.

Ad hoc committee dedicated to role in Ashtabula

An ad hoc committee in Ashtabula is bringing issues of racism as a public health crisis to the forefront. In a recent work session, the city council engaged with the committee to discuss the community-wide impact of this initiative.

Ad hoc committee dedicated to role in Ashtabula