The work of Gina South, Nicole Thomas, and colleagues is featured on the cover story of the fall/winter 2024 issue of Penn Medicine magazine. In transformative efforts to address structural drivers of health disparities, the work highlights the link between environmental interventions—like greening vacant lots—and reductions in violence and health disparities. Initiatives such as Deeply Rooted and Lift Every Voice foster community partnership and address systemic inequities.
Read the full article: Health, Greenery, and Justice for All.