Publico is happy to announce that we will be having a show at the Weston Art Gallery in Cincinnati this September. The show, SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE: A Collection of New Works & Documentation Celebrating 5 Years at Publico, will feature new work from the Publico members, documentation from the gallery's 5-year run, and several events throughout the exhibition's 2 month duration.
Check back for updates throughout the Summer. Stay cool!
A chronic condition lasts a year or longer, limits what one can do and may require ongoing care. More than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition and 60 million have more than one condition. Examples of chronic conditions are diabetes, cancer, glaucoma and heart disease.
Many with different chronic conditions face common problems, including very high costs that are often not covered by insurance, and a complex health care system that it is difficult to use. Both private insurance plans and government programs are not easy to navigate.
The number of people with chronic conditions is growing at an alarming rate. In 2000, 20 million more people had one or more chronic conditions than the number originally estimated in 1996. By the year 2020, 25% of the American population will be living with multiple chronic conditions, and costs for managing these conditions will reach $1.07 trillion.
The current health care system excels at responding to immediate medical needs such as accidents and severe injury and sudden bouts of illness. American health care is less expert at providing ongoing care to people with chronic conditions and improving their day-to-day lives.