Public housing

Naomi Pennington, 79, got the COVID-19 vaccine at River Pines Senior Apartments in Tampa to protect herself after watching family members get sick with the disease. The pop-up was part of targeted program run by Hillsborough County and the health department.

Hillsborough Brings COVID-19 Vaccine Directly To Seniors In Affordable Housing

Stephanie Colombini

The goal is to reach seniors who struggle to access public sites or are apprehensive about going to them. It's helping underserved communities get vaccinated.

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Sen. Rubio, Rep. Wilson Address Safety Standards In Low Income Communities

Brendan Rivers

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-Miami) have introduced the Safe Temperature Act and re-introduced the...

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Research: Cuts In Federal Housing Help Would Hurt People’s Health

Does investing in public housing keep people healthier?New research explores this question, which appears timely, especially as the Trump administration…