Hunger and Homelessness Survey: A Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness in America’s Cities

The United States Conference on Mayors examine the status of the homeless and hungry in 29 U.S. cities (Asheville NC, Boston MA, Charleston SC, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Cleveland OH, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Des Moines IA, Detroit MI, Gastonia NC, Kansas City MO, Los Angeles CA, Louisville KY, Minneapolis MN, Nashville TN, Norfolk VA, Philadelphia PA, Phoenix AZ, Portland OR, Providence RI, Sacramento CA, Saint Paul MN, Salt Lake City UT, San Antonio TX, San Francisco CA, Seattle WA, Trenton NJ, Washington, DC)

Full report is available

Pediatric Medical Homes: Laying the Foundation of a Promising Model of Care

National Center for Children in Poverty looks at the current status of the medical home concept, as applies to children. Statistical data on the number and characteristics of children served is also included.

Full report is available

New Health Department Subway Poster Campaign Illustrates Dangers of Excessive Drinking

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has announced a new campaign alerting the public to the dangers of excessive drinking.

Press release

Promoting Health Literacy to Encourage Prevention and Wellness: Workshop Summary

Children’s Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Nearly One Million Affected in California

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research looks at the 224,000 children who are exposed to secondhand smoke due to family members who smoke.

Policy Brief is available

Preventing Obesity Among Preschool Children: How Can Child-Care Settings Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity?

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation presents a review of programs that attempt to combat obesity in preschools, Head Start programs, child-care centers and family child-care homes.

Full report is available

Who Are Low-Asset Low-Income Families?

Urban Institute looks at the characteristics of families in the low-asset, low income population.

Fact sheet is available