Advancing Health Equity

Here’s a sneak preview from our Annual General Meeting last week! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and a special shout-out to our incredible speakers, who elevated the event by shining a light on important topics. 💡 Some of our event highlights included: 📣 Health Equity Fireside Chat with NYT Best-Selling Author, Dr. Uché Blackstock, MD, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and Orriel Richardson, Head of Policy and Advocacy at JPMorganChase moderated by our co-founder and managing partner Jason Robart 📣Panel on Innovations in Virtual Behavioral Health with Taft Parsons III, MD, Chief Psychiatric Officer at CVS Health, Lauren Morrell, Co-founder and CEO of Willow Health, Katie Drasser, CEO of Rock Health, and Anjlee Joshi, Lead of Impact Investing at National Council for Mental Wellbeing, moderated by our Principal Justin Williams, M.S., 📣Health Policy and the Election Fireside Chat with Orriel Richardson, Head of Policy and Advocacy at JPMorganChase and Michael Caljouw VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts moderated by our Head of Partnerships Leah O'Donnell More pictures to come soon! Photo cred: Theresa Johnson Herlihy Ft: Harsh Vathsangam, PhD (Movn Health), Shanel Fields (MD Ally | 911 Network Navigation), Bruno Van Tuykom (Twentyeight Health), Helen Adeosun (CareAcademy), Lauren Morrell (Willow Health), Zainab Magdon-Ismail, Rajiv Shah (MyMeds), Nathalie Occean, MHA, CPHQ (MedHaul), Adaeze Enekwechi (Cayaba Care), Princess U. (Health In Her HUE), Patrick Hines (Functional Fluidics)

DNPs of Color Keynote Uché Blackstock, MD discusses her journey, the Black health care crisis, and her book Legacy. Advancing Health Equity

A few words from our CEO and Founder, Dr. Uché Blackstock.

✨Thrilled to be chosen by Fierce Pharma as one of their Fierce 50 of 2024 for the health equity work I’ve accomplished with my third “baby” - my strategic consulting firm Advancing Health Equity! ✨Advancing Health Equity turned five years old this year and I could not have imagined all that we have accomplished in such a short period of time.✨ 1. Our Mission & Vision: We partner with organizations to eliminate bias and discrimination in healthcare, aiming to transform healthcare through equitable practices and improved health outcomes. 2. Strategic Goals: We equip healthcare organizations with the tools to address health inequities and drive cultural shifts, ensuring all minoritized members thrive and organizations continuously improve. 3. Unique Approach: Our tailored, solution-oriented services, grounded in equity and respect, foster authentic partnerships and create safe, supportive environments for sustainable impact. 👩🏾⚕️🩺STACK (Services we offer): ✅Strategy: Collaborate on developing strategic roadmaps and work plans. ✅Trainings: Facilitate sessions to convey key health equity concepts. ✅Assessments + Audits: Evaluate client initiatives and progress. ✅Consulting: Offer strategic counsel to advance health equity. ✅Keynotes: Deliver inspiring presentations to cultivate health equity champions. Visit our website to learn about our work and to partner with us: https://lnkd.in/dHRkXBP For the full list of Fierce 50 2024 honorees: https://lnkd.in/gQKa7VFu

We are so proud that our founder and CEO Uché Blackstock, MD has been recognized by Fierce Pharma as one of their Fierce 50 of 2024 for her health equity work with Advancing Health Equity!!! Congratulations! Learn more about us and partner here: https://lnkd.in/dNFzBHr!

🌟 At the NACCHO Relationship Building Symposium, we had the opportunity to envision the future of equitable public health! 🌍 Glenda E. Young-Márquez , MPH led participants through an insightful exercise exploring what a new, equitable Public Health Department could look like. Advancing Health Equity's Senior Consultant, Chiagbanwe (ChiChi) Enwere, MPH shared her group's thoughts on the critical elements needed to drive this vision forward. She highlighted the importance of accessibility, culturally responsive data practices, wider opportunities for community engagement, and mobility for health departments. It's these actionable changes that will help us create a more inclusive and equitable public health landscape. 💡 Grateful for the thought-provoking conversations and the opportunity to reimagine public health together! #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #NACCHO #AdvancingHealthEquity #EquityInAction #CommunityEngagement #DataPractices #CulturallyResponsive

🌟 What an exceptional experience at NACCHO's Relationship Building Symposium! 🌟 I had the privilege of joining on behalf of Advancing Health Equity, alongside an inspiring group of public health and health equity leaders. Together, we explored strategies to facilitate multi-sector relationships, integrate health equity, and engage in community leadership. 🤝 One of my favorite exercises was led by the Council on Black Health and Liminal Spaces, where we dove into discussions on Equity in Communications. Using the "Turn The Curve Thinking" model, we broke into small groups to reflect on our progress, identify root causes, and brainstorm strategies to drive meaningful change. It was an impactful session that challenged us to think critically about our approach to advancing health equity. Thank you to NACCHO and the Council on Black Health for fostering such a transformative environment! 🌍 #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #NACCHO #AdvancingHealthEquity #EquityInAction #RelationshipBuilding #CommunityLeadership #Collaboration

🌟 At the NACCHO Relationship Building Symposium, we had the opportunity to envision the future of equitable public health! 🌍 Glenda E. Young-Márquez , MPH led participants through an insightful exercise exploring what a new, equitable Public Health Department could look like. Advancing Health Equity's Senior Consultant, Chiagbanwe (ChiChi) Enwere, MPH shared her group's thoughts on the critical elements needed to drive this vision forward. She highlighted the importance of accessibility, culturally responsive data practices, wider opportunities for community engagement, and mobility for health departments. It's these actionable changes that will help us create a more inclusive and equitable public health landscape. 💡 Grateful for the thought-provoking conversations and the opportunity to reimagine public health together! #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #NACCHO #AdvancingHealthEquity #EquityInAction #CommunityEngagement #DataPractices #CulturallyResponsive

🌟 Day #1 at NACCHO's Relationship Building Symposium kicked off with an enriching conversation led by Consilience Group, LLC! 🌿 Over 100 participants broke into four groups to explore what satisfying and productive relationships truly look like. We engaged in interactive table exercises, discussing shared connections and differences, and even drew pictures representing our insights. Advancing Health Equity's Chief Managing Director, Samantha Truman, participated in a group that highlighted respect, open communication, and vulnerability as key elements of strong relationships. She emphasized the importance of Psychological Safety as a defining trait of successful, high-functioning teams. 🌱 Her table chose an orchid to symbolize relationships—requiring nurturing, attention, and being in a constant state of growth and renewal. 🌸 A big thank you to NACCHO and Consilience Group, LLC, for guiding us through this transformative experience! #HealthEquity #RelationshipBuilding #NACCHO #PsychologicalSafety #Collaboration #AdvancingHealthEquity #PublicHealth #EquityInAction

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 NACCHO's Relationship Building Symposium for Health Equity has officially kicked off! 🤝 It's been an incredible experience for Advancing Health Equity to connect with public health leaders and organizations who are equally passionate about driving impactful change in our communities. Together, we're exploring strategies to build stronger partnerships, share best practices, and strengthen our collective efforts toward achieving health equity for all. 🌍✨ #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #NACCHO #AdvancingHealthEquity #Collaboration #EquityInAction #RelationshipBuilding Thank you Glenda E. Young-Márquez , MPH and Charles Udeze for inviting our team!