Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans serve their country in the U.S. military. For many, their military experience becomes a building block for personal and professional development. For others, however, post-military life can bring challenges.

For many military veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be challenging. StackUp brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.

“A dollar spent on public health is one of the highest yielding investments possible,” says Bob Yellowlees, retired chairman of the boards of Global Payments, Inc. and NDC Health.

For the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, making a difference means getting ahead of the curve. A three-year pilot initiative seeks to provide a school-centered approach to combating the growing trend of substance use and risky sexual behavior among teens.

In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico. The island’s healthcare system was crippled by the storms, and electricity outages caused refrigeration to fail, destroying 90 percent of Puerto Rico’s flu vaccine.

Despite the fact that vaccination is one of the world’s most effective ways to save and protect lives, significant hurdles remain. But one collaborative team is on the verge of a breakthrough.

In the global fight against infectious disease threats, a strong first line of defense is critical. Yet in much of the developing world, community health officials and epidemiologists are under-prepared for widespread public health emergencies.

When working in the field, Dr. Karim Bougma is up early—some days rising at 3:00 a.m. to start his day. With a 3-D imaging device in hand, he joins a team each morning as they go house-to-house to collect body measurement data for children under five, which is being used to monitor and evaluate population, health and nutrition programs.