Different from loneliness, social isolation is not an emotional state, but rather a state of separation between an individual and any sense of community. Social isolation is also often associated with profound psychological impacts and negative health effects. For some, these dangers are further exacerbated by such factors as where they are living or what their life circumstances are. The stories in this collection focus on those specific scenarios, and how people in those communities combat social isolation.

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The pandemic poses a significant threat to Indigenous peoples who historically are at a higher risk from communicable diseases and tend to have higher rates of chronic medical issues. Despite this adversity, however, many Indigenous communities are creating their own public health solutions. The stories in this collection look at a few of these responses and how they have alleviated the impact of the pandemic.

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The U.S. healthcare system has drastically changed over the last century, largely due to emerging technologies and a movement toward using electronic and digitized health options. Still, not all innovations and advancements have served everyone equally. This collection highlights the ways researchers, doctors, and local communities are tackling racial inequities in the U.S. healthcare system.

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This collection explores the success of small groups making changes that have made a big impact on how they continue to live with climate change. Collective action and local control are reoccurring factors to their success. From organizing efforts that work with local policymakers to innovative approaches that focus on environmental justice, each story offers a lesson on how communities are doing their part to improve the health of the planet.

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What do locations in Asia, India and Africa all have in common? They are all challenging societal norms by empowering women on a quest to improve the environment.

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When reporting on solutions journalism, several key pieces of criteria must be included to report on the whole story. This can seem challenging when limited by a time constraint, which is often the case for local television news. The stories in this collection, however, tell a different story by reporting with a solutions lens within segments that are all under three minutes.

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From collaborative efforts where community members created their own food production and supply network to mobile markets that accept wireless food stamps, groups across the United States are working to increase access through a cohort of creative ideas. The benefits of such solutions include community members reporting lower blood pressure, decreasing rates of obesity, increasing rates of satisfaction with where they live, and improved shopping habits.

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