Health Street medicine saves money, enhances patient wellbeing, practitioners say "When you start treating people with love and kindness and dignity, you receive it back, and they do better." By Tim Stuhldreher - December 20, 2024
Nonprofits Youth Action Boards give young people a voice in homelessness system reforms Young people who have experienced homelessness themselves bring valuable perspectives. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2024
Government Across Pa., there’s strong demand for Whole Home Repairs. Can it secure more funding, increased flexibility? More than 60 homes have been fixed up through the program in Lancaster County. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2024
Government DCED secretary outlines scope, goals of Pa.’s housing action plan No matter where Rick Siger goes in Pennsylvania, people want to talk to him about housing. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 12, 2024
Government Advocates push to seal Pa. eviction filings Even if a tenant is blameless, an eviction filing can lead to years of housing struggles. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 11, 2024
Government State encourages healthcare organizations to invest in housing Housing is a key social determinant of health. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 22, 2023
Government Pennsylvania pursuing waiver to expand social services for at-risk Medicaid patients Officials say the initiative would improve health outcomes and reduce costs. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 22, 2023
Nonprofits Leaders discuss countywide collaborations to expand homelessness services Initiatives in Lancaster and Westmoreland counties were highlighted at the statewide Homes Within Reach conference. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2023
Government Inclusionary zoning: Panelists say market realities complicate affordability goals “If the numbers don’t work, nothing gets built.” By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2023
Community Garry Gilliam: Adapting Milton Hershey’s ideas to foster community revitalization The former pro football player aims to convert blighted inner-city properties into mixed-use “eco-villages.” By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2023
Nonprofits Pa. lawmakers weigh in on prospects for legislation tackling affordable housing, blight Sens. Dave Argall and Frank Farry and Rep. Dave Madsen took part in a panel discussion at the “Homes Within Reach” conference. By One United Lancaster - December 12, 2023
Nonprofits Initiatives like Refresh Lancaster show potential of partnerships between health systems, social services Research suggests that no more than 20% of a community’s net health outcomes are due to direct medical care. The other 80% or more stem depend on social determinants of health. By One United Lancaster - December 16, 2022
