Rooftops Newsletter: Against Aging in Place
"Aging-in-place may not be all it’s cracked up to be. That’s the view of a University of Florida professor of gerontology, who argues that
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Hunger and Food Waste
Nearly 40 percent of the food produced in the US ends up in landfills. With millions of seniors going each day without enough to eat, food waste is
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter:Hunger - An issue we can all agree on
Senior hunger is a prevalent issue in Dallas County. Leaders in the local anti-hunger community are taking a real stand against this issue. One of
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: One Picture Saves A Life
You've heard the expression a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you know a picture can save a life? That's the idea behind Seth Casteel's
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The American Legion Helps Veterans Connect With Benefits
Just being able to speak with someone about their problems and issues brought satisfaction to some who came to The American Legion's Veteran's Crisis
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Alleviating Senior Hunger
The Elders at the Table (EAT) Coalition is committed to fighting hunger and improving nutrition among seniors in Central Indiana. EAT is a coalition
View ArticleThis Week's Homes Sold in {local_city}
Below is the list of recently sold homes for {local_city} {local_state}. You can review MLS sale prices, home details and public records (including
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The Jonas Project Helps Vets Start Businesses
The Jonas Project is a nonprofit organization started by John and Teri Kelsall, the parents of Jonas B. Kelsall - a Navy Seal who lost his life while
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Connecting the Dots
Ceres Community Project Connects the Dots:Good Food ' Better Health ' Strong Communities Cathryn Couch, Executive Director Ceres Community Project
View ArticleHelp Voters Get Ready for Election Day
Election Day is quickly approaching and the stakes are very high this season. Millions of voters will participate in important national, state
View ArticleShare and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives
AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in {local_city} and
View ArticleAmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your {local_city} organization...
If your nonprofit group in {local_city} is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Somebody's Grandmother Is Hungry
Here at NFESH it is not unusual to answer the phone and find a reporter with questions about our senior hunger research on the other end of the line.
View ArticleSTDs, Hepatitis C Infections Continue To Rise; HIV Cases Remain Stable But...
Health officials urge sexually active people, those who inject drugs to get tested at least yearly The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH)
View ArticleMinnesota's 'One Health' Approach to Antibiotic Resistance Shows Progress in...
In an effort to combat antibiotic resistance and protect the health of people, animals and the environment, three state agencies are working together
View ArticleMDH Receives Funding For Improved Opioid Tracking And Prevention Work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday July 19 that the Minnesota Department of Health has received a $345,000 grant
View ArticleMDH and Partners Honor Rural Health Workers
At the Minnesota Rural Health Conference in Duluth this week, some of Minnesota’s most talented public health workers received well-deserved
View ArticleEarth Talk: Suitable biodegradable materials
Dear EarthTalk: What are suitable materials for making biodegradable plastic besides corn and sugarcane? Is pineapple or peanut suitable? -- Y.H.Y
View ArticleEarth Talk: If I stick to grass-fed beef, can I live with myself...
Dear EarthTalk: Even though I know a vegetarian diet is better for the environment, I love cheeseburgers and a good steak every now and then. If I
View ArticleEarth Talk: Dogs, Cats and Climate Change
Dear EarthTalk: Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it? -- C.S.
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