Health & Well-Being

Cell phone collage
Disconnected
How technology is complicating healthcare access for older adults
By Kim Westerman
A patient actor
Getting into Character
Standardized patients’ acting skills play an essential role in medical education
By Sara Skoog
Illustration of people in a hospital
Welcome to the Innovation Sandbox
CARE, REIMAGINED
The Virtual Health System can emulate a full continuum of care.
By Judy Masterson • June 23, 2026
From Clinician to Change Agent
Jeremy VanDevender, PT ’99, began his career as a physical therapist and today runs a healthcare consultancy.
By Amy Knutson Strack • March 13, 2026
Keeping People Healthy in the 21st Century
Population health management is reshaping systems, environments and policies.
By Judy Masterson • March 12, 2026
The Epidemic of Loneliness
Are you lonely? Once viewed as a social concern, loneliness is now recognized as a significant determinant of health.
By Jen A. Miller • March 12, 2026
Dr. Aron Sousa
Bonds of Society and Science
Dr. Aron Sousa writes about the bonds of society and science.
By Aron Sousa, MD • March 12, 2026
Nurturing Empathy
Building bonds of empathy between nurses and patients improves outcomes for all.
By Lisa Hopp, PhD, RN, FAAN • March 12, 2026