January 4, 2018
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With support from General Mills, preventing food waste and feeding people facing hunger is proving to be easier than ever thanks to Feeding America’s MealConnect application.
Health and Wellness
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on health and wellness and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
November 13, 2017
The World Economic Forum estimates a cumulative economic output loss of $47 trillion over the next two decades from noncommunicable diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and mental health.
October 2, 2017
Congratulations to the Best Health & Wellness Program finalists!
September 28, 2017
In August 2016, Louisiana was devastated by catastrophic flooding. Greenbrier Elementary School in Baton Rouge was severely damaged and had to close for the entire school year.
Anthem, American Lung Association and HUD: A Public/Private Partnership for Community Health
September 27, 2017
Mark Twain once said, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.”
Transforming Farming through the Freedom to Innovate
September 27, 2017
Innovating in Trying Conditions
October 4, 2017
Every day, businesses are providing innovative solutions to solve the world’s toughest challenges—among them—global health, wellness, and equitable and sustainable food systems.
Impacting Health through Improved Symptom Tracking: Project Sonar
September 26, 2017
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has partnered with the Illinois Gastroenterology Group (IGG) to help people living with Crohn’s disease, a lifelong inflammatory disease that typically involves specialty care and hospitalization.
Applying Private Sector Expertise to Support Maternal Health
September 26, 2017
Globally, more than 800 women die in pregnancy and childbirth daily, and most of these cases would have been prevented if the women had access to affordable, quality care and modern contraception.