If a severe pandemic materializes, all of society could pay a heavy price for decades of failing to create a rational system of health care that works for all of us.

Having insurance doesn't guarantee good health outcomes, but it is a critical factor.

If a severe pandemic materializes, all of society could pay a heavy price for decades of failing to create a rational system of health care that works for all of us.

When children are hungry, sleepy from a night spent fighting untreated asthma, or hobbled by symptoms of undiagnosed illnesses, they are less likely to do well in school.

Poverty leads to hardship and failure.

Police officers and firemen are so visible in their daily work, there's no mistaking they're there - and that presence makes people feel secure.

There are several very good websites which describe the details of preparedness planning for citizens.