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Education is a social determinant of health — and Philly’s data shows just how fast policy can move it.

Sep. 2, 2026 8:00 am

Education is a social determinant of health — and Philly’s data shows just how fast policy can move it.

As we kick-off the 2026-2026 school year, Generocity is relaunching our (e)mpact series with a focus on Education. Educational data is an often overlooked social determinant of health (SDOH). According to a study published in the Lancet Public Health, educational attainment plays a strong role in health by shaping opportunities, employment and income. By studying […]
Nonprofits way in on the 2026-27 City Budget

Jun. 17, 2026 7:00 am

Nonprofits way in on the 2026-27 City Budget

image above, 6/4/2026 Budget Update Press Conference, Copyright City of Philadelphia. Photograph by Quinton Davis About a week ago the city council approved a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year which begins July 1st of this year. This comes as hunger strikers from the activist organization called Sunrise Movement began to pressure Mayor Parker to […]
More Than Medicine: Addressing the Social Determinants That Shape Children’s Health

Jun. 10, 2026 7:49 am

More Than Medicine: Addressing the Social Determinants That Shape Children’s Health

image above from Flickr user Wellness GM, used under a Creative Commons license When a child is seriously ill or injured, families quickly learn something disconcerting: healing takes more than medicine. Here in the Greater Philadelphia region, we are fortunate to have extraordinary pediatric hospitals delivering world-class care every single day. The doctors, nurses, specialists, […]