Today, more than 115 Americans die every day after overdosing on opioids. Opioid overdose has become a public health crisis with devastating consequences including an increase in opioid misuse and increase in infectious diseases including HIV and hepatitis C.
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Social Determinants of Health: Why What Kaepernick Is Protesting Matters
It is unfortunate that the NFL protests have transformed into something unrecognizable from their original intent. What started as one player’s silent protest to decry the injustices faced
Social Determinants of Health: Thoughts on Neighborhood and Built Environment
Home is where the heart is—and also where the “health” is. Where we live has a tremendous impact on our overall health and well-being.
Why Is Yoga So Popular and Is It Really All That?
I remember in the 1970s, my older sister brought home a book of yoga poses by Indra Devi. I was double jointed, so I took to yoga easily and happily.
The Importance of Understanding the Issues
Recently, we had a meeting with Bill Clinton, and then attended a dinner with him.
Is Housecleaning a Danger to Your Health? Part II
Last month, I shared my feelings about housecleaning. Yeah, I hate it. But, I’ve learned to make it bearable by weeding out the poisons in my home that made me sick.
Impact | Autism Collaboration in Ghana
CHIP-International held a two day autism training workshop at the University of Cape Coast, School of Medicine in Ghana.
Vision for Change – Focus for Health
I may be delusional but, I’ve put together this document showing some of the things I feel are important to deal with.
Books
The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World’s Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More Ananta Ripa Ajmera Celebrated Ayurveda teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera offers an inspiring introduction to this ancient Indian medical tradition, which complements and extends the health and wellness benefits of yoga. Through 108 short essays you…
Our Partners
Over the years, Focus for Health has provided funding to a variety of organizations dedicated to increasing the awareness of autism, providing services and support to families, and providing training and education to parents, teachers, doctors, and emergency personnel. As we have grown and adapted to this cause, we have started to direct our focus…
Our Board
Barry Segal Barry’s successful entrepreneurial career began over 45 years ago with the simple principle of always doing the right thing. When Barry sold his company, Bradco, in 2008, it had 150 branches. Barry continued this mantra in philanthropy as the founder of the Segal Family Foundation, Focus Autism Foundation, and Focus for Health. Each…
