A pilot program in East Baltimore is trying something that might feel familiar to anyone who has ever wished the doctor would just come to them. Neighborhood Nursing sets up in a church, visits apartment complexes, and even stops by homes to offer free basic primary care outside the traditional clinic system. It’s open to everyone in the area and is funded largely through philanthropic donations for the time being.
The same episode of InvestigateTV+ looks at a national challenge: federal data shows only 57 licensed foster homes exist for every 100 children in foster care. To close that gap, the federal government launched “A Home for Every Child” in November 2025, a campaign focused on recruiting and retaining foster families. It’s the kind of shortage that ripples through whole communities, and it’s a reminder of how much a stable home matters for a child.
Also featured is a family from Turkey who traveled to St. Louis so their 18-month-old daughter could have surgery for a rare condition called Ulnar Dimelia, also known as Mirror Hand Syndrome. And in Vermont, 86-year-old Craig Walker still runs Walker’s Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, keeping century-old traditions alive one sap run at a time. Which of these stories resonates most with you? Let us know on our Facebook page.
