Across the region, there's a big disparity in how long people live. Nearly 90 years, on average, in Indian Hill and Mason, but barely over 60 in Arlington Heights and Adams County. That's nearly 30 years of life, love, children, grandchildren, and memories that are lost. Why? Community health experts are looking at the larger forces that shape health and wellness. The places where we grow up, live, work, and age shape our lives and our opportunities to thrive.

Soapbox's "Health Justice in Action" series is a year-long deep dive into the factors that people and neighborhoods need for long, healthful lives, and spotlight individuals and organizations working toward building healthier, resilient communities.

This series is made possible with support from Interact for Health, a foundation serving a 20-county region to advance health justice. Visit their website to learn more about Interact for Health's commitment to working with communities to advance health justice.