Since Ebola was discovered in 1976, there have been 28 outbreaks worldwide and 10 in DRC alone—more than any other country. In addition to the current outbreak continuing to play out, there will be lasting consequences to this epidemic once it ends.

In the last few months, the Rhode Island Department of Health has seen a surge in staff working to tackle this public health crisis challenging states across the country.

Just weeks ago, Lily Rivera saved a life. On the corner of Peace and Broad in Providence, Rhode Island, Lily works at an agency that organizes outreach teams and provides education to high-risk populations struggling with opioid addiction.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans serve their country in the U.S. military. For many, their military experience becomes a building block for personal and professional development. For others, however, post-military life can bring challenges.

For many military veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be challenging. StackUp brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.

“A dollar spent on public health is one of the highest yielding investments possible,” says Bob Yellowlees, retired chairman of the boards of Global Payments, Inc. and NDC Health.

For the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, making a difference means getting ahead of the curve. A three-year pilot initiative seeks to provide a school-centered approach to combating the growing trend of substance use and risky sexual behavior among teens.

In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico. The island’s healthcare system was crippled by the storms, and electricity outages caused refrigeration to fail, destroying 90 percent of Puerto Rico’s flu vaccine.