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We are a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Negative comments are responded to on a case-by-case basis.

We see a world where health is valued as our most basic and essential asset and where people, places, and the planet flourish for the benefit of all. A world where health underlies all of society’s decisions and actions, where the many interconnected determinants of well-being are recognized, and where we place greater value on integration, creativity, and wisdom. A world where people enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives—no matter where on Earth they live, work, or play. The Nova Institute for Health is a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Our mission is to catalyze new ideas in health, understand the complex network of factors that influence health, and promote the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Nova Institute was founded in 2007 by Professor Brian Berman, MD, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Cultivating a broad, transdisciplinary community of thought leaders and partners, the Nova Institute has established an international reputation as a place for exploration and discovery. We use social media to engage a global audience of researchers, thought leaders, academics, healthcare professionals, and more. We engage with our audience thoughtfully and professionally. The Institute will like, share, and comment on work from scholars, fellows, and other innovative and relevant organizations. We make every effort to be transparent about our involvement in certain projects and initiatives while remaining sensitive to our donors, funding organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders.

10/21/2025

Last week, we were thrilled to bring together our Nova Scholars and Fellows community for our annual meeting in Baltimore. It is always heartening to gather with this diverse, interdisciplinary group dedicated to advancing the health of people, places, and the planet.

We were also honored to welcome special guests john a. powell (Othering and Belonging Institute), Julie Rovner (KFF Health News), Ashwath Narayanan (Social Currant), and Amanda Yarnell (Harvard University, joining virtually). Together, we explored how to bridge across divides and meet audiences where they are with empathy, connection, and fact-based storytelling.

We're so grateful for this incredible group of thinkers and change makers. Our hearts are full, and we're already looking forward to next year's meeting! 💛

10/07/2025

🎥 Watch now: Recordings are available from the latest Nova Campfire, "In Search of Consciousness: New Frontiers in Science, Wisdom, and the Nature of Reality." With our terrific panelists, this event invited us to consider consciousness not as a byproduct of the brain, but as foundational to reality itself.

Thanks to all who made this dynamic and engaging Campfire such a success! See more: https://ow.ly/YMbp50X7Jlu

09/03/2025

We're thrilled to announce our 2025-26 cohort of Nova Media Fellows! This year, the fellowship includes three journalists and two nonprofit newsrooms: Juhie Bhatia, Tasmiha Khan, the NPR Climate Desk, Reasons to be Cheerful, and Rochelle Sharpe.

Their ambitious, year-long projects will connect the dots between science, health, and well-being. Their reporting will reimagine the built environment to combat loneliness, calculate the human toll of climate change, explore the health impacts of environmental noise, and much more. At a time when science is under threat, their stories will highlight the complex factors that shape health and lift up evidence-based solutions to build greater understanding and inspire action. We're honored to support their work.

Read more about their projects: https://novainstituteforhealth.org/announcing-the-2025-nova-media-fellows/

07/25/2025

Research funding frozen, environmental protections under threat, truth and trust falling away, lives and livelihoods on the line. For many, our current moment feels like a lot like leaping from a trapeze—mid-air, no net, just uncertainty.

As Nova's founder, Professor Brian Berman, reflects, it feels as though we've launched from one trapeze and haven't caught the next one yet—maybe we can't even see it.

“That moment when the trapeze artist lets go—there is no going back, only forward. A wild swing across a vast chasm. Such fear. Such trust. Such bravery.”

At Nova, we're living in this liminal space with open hands and open hearts. Our dynamic Scholars and Fellows community is working across sectors to build what comes next—grounded in science, compassion, and the courage to keep imagining.

What emerges between chaos and becoming?

Read the full reflection: https://ow.ly/plzP50WuYFE

07/17/2025

"I walked into an underfunded school in the richest city, in the richest state, in arguably the richest country in the world. That moment changed everything for me."

In 2011, Tony Hillery saw an abandoned lot and a community need and got to work. Now, Harlem Grown's 14 urban farms partner with local residents and elementary schools to grow healthy food, support children and their families, and create sustainable communities rooted in education, care, and mentorship.

In our latest interview from the Nova Institute's Insight Collaborative for Mental Well-being conversation series, Tony underscores the impact of generational poverty and the transformative potential of community care. He shares how he "accidentally" found his purpose, why "just eat healthy" doesn't work, and how Harlem Grown has become a healing force for children and communities alike.

Read the full conversation: https://hub.novainstituteforhealth.org/urban-farming-and-community-healing/

07/15/2025

We're thrilled to welcome our newest Nova Scholar, Hannah Gosnell, PhD, whose research centers on transformations to sustainability, land and water conservation, and agricultural landscapes from a social-ecological systems lens.

Growing concern around climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and human suffering highlights the need for sustainable change at the intersections of these crises: global food systems. As a Nova Scholar, Hannah will probe ways to shift global food systems away from exploitation toward regeneration and reciprocity. Her work will employ unitive science, Indigenous wisdom, and personal narratives to explore how we might find "right relations" with food systems.

We're honored to support Hannah's efforts. Read more about her project: https://novainstituteforhealth.org/welcoming-nova-scholar-hannah-gosnell/

07/04/2025

What does freedom mean without health? As federal changes compromise human and planetary health, this reminds us that freedom is the foundation for healthy people and communities—and today, it is at risk. Millions face reduced access to care and higher costs, hospitals and clinics in care deserts are shuttering, and our natural resources risk losing vital protections.

And yet, hope continues to grow. Across the country, people are taking action to protect what matters most. This , we honor the ideals of freedom and justice and stand with all working to ensure health, dignity, and well-being for everyone.

05/26/2025

This , we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service. Their sacrifice calls us to care more deeply—for ourselves, our communities, and the world we share. May their legacy guide us toward unity, courage, and collective healing.

05/02/2025

"How did law become so welcoming to excited delirium when medical and scientific communities continue to have serious reservations?"

In the Harvard Law Review, Nova Scholar Osagie Obasogie offers the first in-depth analysis of how diagnoses of "excited delirium" are often accepted as fact in legal cases involving deaths in police custody, despite being widely discredited and unrecognized by most medical bodies.

This article shows how courtroom rules—especially those governing expert testimony—can legitimize a flawed medical claim and help hide excessive force. These findings are essential for understanding how legal systems can undermine police accountability and complicate reform efforts.

Read more: https://ow.ly/hWcn50VLnEw

04/23/2025

Do you have questions about applying for the Nova Media Fellowship? Join us next Wednesday, 4/30 at 3 pm EDT for an information session and answers to your application queries. Recordings will be available.

Learn more about the program and register for the session: https://ow.ly/9OCL50VGtyQ

04/22/2025

Today and every day, we're reminded that the health of our planet and the health of people and communities are deeply intertwined. Clean air, safe water, nourishing food, and stable climates aren't just environmental issues—they're essential to human health and well-being.

This , we honor the profound connection between human and . When we protect and care for the Earth, we're investing in a healthier, more just future—for ourselves and generations to come.

04/10/2025

🗞️ 2025 Nova Institute Media Fellowship Applications Open!

This program supports outstanding print, digital, and/or broadcast journalists and nonprofit newsrooms reporting on the complex, intertwined factors that affect health and well-being. Through the unifying lens of health, science-based and solutions-focused stories can transcend polarization and illuminate a broader understanding of health and flourishing. This year, we're pleased to extend eligibility to local, community, student-led, and nonprofit newsrooms.

Learn more and apply by May 19: https://ow.ly/ryXN50VwRQQ

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