Do you all remember the little toy that we played with as kids that had the different shaped holes that you had to put
Editorials
“Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Public Health Crisis to Clinical Opportunity”
By Chrissie Young, MS Since the landmark 1998 study conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, it has been understood that Adverse Childhood Experiences
National Litter Study Examines What Americans Throw Away
Keep America Beautiful’s 2026 National Litter Study not only counts litter throughout America it shows what we throw away. Cigarette butts still take the
In Passing
“Life spilled out across the floor, like coins falling from a pocket…” Steven Charleston Sometimes, when I take off my jeans at night the
As the World Turns
“In times like these, it is helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.” Paul Harvey I was raised by people
“Reflecting on Progress”
By Debra Johnston, MD It’s human nature to tell stories about the past, and doctors aren’t immune to that impulse. The second year medical
National Litter Study Reports 34 Percent Less Litter
Writer’s Note: This is the first part of a series on the national litter study. Keep America Beautiful released the embargo on its eagerly
Whoa Mama!
May is the home of Mother’s Day. That one day out of the year where you should more than likely call your mama and
Celebrate Older Americans In May
Events happen all the time in Alliance without anyone noticing. That’s not true. Of course the people directly involved know, at the very least.
“Pump Handles and Public Health”
By Jill Kruse, DO Health care is often thought of as something that happens one patient at a time in a clinic or hospital.






