“Arthritis” is not a single disease; it is a shorthand way of referring to over 100 different diseases and conditions related to joint pain. According to Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), one in three U.S. adults suffer from some form of arthritis. Because it often goes undiagnosed, many believe this figure to be even higher. … Continued
Changemakers is The Tow Foundation’s new digital series on the vision, innovation and impact of our grantee partners. Our fourth edition is dedicated to Connecticut Legal Services (CLS), the state’s largest not for profit law firm. Connecticut Legal Services… Envisions a state where every person is heard, is treated fairly, has their basic needs met … Continued
Today marks the first day of Black History Month and the fifth edition of Medicine Monday. In this week’s profile, we are highlighting an initiative that sits squarely at the intersection of public health, mass incarceration and race: The Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) Public Health Program. Although the deliberate imprisonment of Black Americans and other … Continued
We’re back with another edition of Changemakers, a new online series dedicated to vision, innovation and impact. This week’s profile is on Public Allies Connecticut, an organization committed to developing the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Public Allies Connecticut… Envisions a just and equitable society with diverse leadership to sustain it. Because it believes … Continued
This week’s Medicine Monday features esteemed molecular biologist Dr. Hemali Phatnani. A bridge between two long-standing grantee partners, Dr. Phatnani holds a joint appointment as an assistant professor at Columbia University and director of the Center for Genomics of Neurodegenerative Disease (CGND) at the New York Genome Center. Dr. Phatnani’s early research at Duke University … Continued
To kick off the first Medicine Monday of the year, we are celebrating the work of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (The Mailman School) to combat COVID-19 in 2020. Leading the charge for The Mailman School is Dr. Ian “Virus Hunter” Lipkin, director of the Center for Infection (CII). In January of … Continued
Welcome to the second edition of Changemakers, a new digital series dedicated to vision, innovation and impact. Today’s profile is on Kids in Crisis, a Connecticut-based organization providing around-the-clock help for children, teens and parents. Kids in Crisis… Envisions a place where youth and families can go to find hope. Because it believes all children … Continued
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it is highly curable if diagnosed and treated early. That is why dermatologists and researchers like Dr. Allan C. Halpern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) are working to find new, more accurate ways to detect skin cancer in patients. The growing power of artificial … Continued
Introducing Changemakers, a digital series showcasing the organizations and initiatives shaping our future. Our first profile is on Measures for Justice (MFJ), a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on collecting, analyzing and sharing criminal justice data. Measures for Justice… Envisions a country where criminal justice reform is grounded in fact. Because it believes good data in the … Continued
For the approximately 5,000 Americans diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year, finding answers can present a major challenge. To help these individuals and their families, The Tow Foundation has spent the last 15 years partnering with medical institutions dedicated to advancing ALS research and patient care. Since 1987, The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig … Continued