COLUMBUS, Ohio –– A new study led by a researcher at The Ohio State University has unveiled the significant and enduring impacts of hospital modernization on health outcomes and racial inequality. The research, led by Alex Hollingsworth, an associate professor at Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), was recently published in the American Economic Review.
The study reveals that a comprehensive hospital modernization program in North Carolina, managed by The Duke Endowment, led to substantial improvements in health outcomes and reduced racial health disparities. The modernization efforts, which included the construction and expansion of hospitals, the upgrade of medical technology, and the enhancement of management...
COLUMBUS, OHIO–A transdisciplinary team of researchers, educators, and Extension experts led by The Ohio State University has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance and co-create solutions to climate resilience of farmers in the Midwest.
In the United States, advancements in specialized farming methods for crops and livestock have boosted efficiency and productivity. However, these improvements come with drawbacks such as declines in soil health and organic matter, water quality challenges, loss of biodiversity, and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events.
New climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon storage, improve resilience to climate change,...
