Every modern family deserves quality, equitable health care and respectful, inclusive treatment. In this special section, we explore real stories from a diverse set of families who’ve faced a host of health care challenges and leaned on their loved ones, health plans, providers, and community for support.

Health & the Modern Family

Modern support for today’s families

How to support your family’s health

BY POINT32HEALTH

Empowering families in any language

BY POINT32HEALTH

Finding resources both online and in person

BY ASHLEY LAURETTA

Advice for living with a loved one’s addiction

Real people weigh in on the toll addiction has taken on their families

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan are part of Point32Health, a nonprofit health and well-being organization.

Mental Health, Explored

Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health

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Hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.

In this section, we explore the mind-body connection and share advice for improving mental well-being holistically, from beneficial ways of eating and exercising to working and connecting.

Conversations in long-term care planning

BY Point32Health

Full house: Baby boomers & boomerangs navigate health plan transitions

BY POINT32HEALTH

Community health centers help residents navigate health care near the poverty line

BY ASHLEY LAURETTA

The future of health care for LGBTQ+ patients

Fenway health leads the way in inclusive care

BY CHERYL ALKON

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Ensuring patients' whole health needs are met

Supporting the health needs of multilingual families

Discussing future plans early with loved ones

The support you need may be under your own roof

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans live in a multigenerational household.

Only 19% of American households fall within the traditional definition of family.

Over 3 million children in the U.S. live with a disability.

More than 10.7 million adults identify as LGBTQ+ in the U.S.

Nearly 1 in 10 Massachusetts residents live in poverty.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans provide care to an adult family member.

Half of Americans know someone who struggles with substance abuse.

1 in 4 Americans speak a language other than English at home.