10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

Image Credit: Canva Have you heard about ACEs? ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is an acronym commonly used all over the country, but it is something that many people are focused on right here in Wayne and Union Counties. As a matter of fact, we...
How Low Income Affects Health and Well-being

How Low Income Affects Health and Well-being

Connection Between Health Outcomes and Income  Did you know that one-third (36%) of lower-income U.S. adults have two or more chronic conditions? In addition, a study from The Commonwealth Fund reported that half of U.S. adults with lower income skip needed care...
Teacher Appreciation in Wayne and Union Counties

Teacher Appreciation in Wayne and Union Counties

May is dedicated to appreciating teachers in Wayne and Union Counties. More specifically, May 2-6 is teacher appreciation week. Especially during the last two years, teachers have been teaching through an unprecedented event that required them to change at a...
Food Insecurity in Wayne and Union Counties

Food Insecurity in Wayne and Union Counties

For those of us who don’t struggle to put food on the table or always know where our next meal is coming from, food insecurity in Wayne and Union Counties doesn’t seem like a problem.    Photo Credit: Canva When you have the resources to make grocery trips every...