Prevention Institute

There's a reason why access to arts & culture is an essential factor in our THRIVE Model for fostering healthy communities. It's not just about well-being; it's about resilience and connection. We invite you to pause for a moment and explore our Timeline of Resistance playlist. Engage with the transformative power of art and reflect on its role in building stronger, more equitable communities ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿 https://lnkd.in/e8xRa6Di #RacialJustice #CommunityHealth #THRIVE

I'm excited to share BMSG's messaging guide on park and green space equity, informed by PI's People, Parks, and Power (P3) Initiative. It's great to see the work of local P3 partners highlighted in ways that can help park equity advocates craft a media strategy to support equitable systems change.

We cannot have meaningful conversations about our nation's health without confronting the realities of structural racism. The injustices we witness in communities—affecting health, safety, and overall well-being—are deeply intertwined with racism, discrimination, and various forms of racial injustice. To achieve true health equity, we must commit to closing racially unjust gaps in health outcomes. Together, let's engage in this critical work to ensure health, safety, and well-being for everyone in our nation. Change starts with us! Watch this video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNNjCptv #PublicHealth #RacialJustice

Vince Leus, Madison Do Linh, Brianna Hodge, and Juliet Sims reflected on PI’s CA policy efforts this year—from advocacy wins secured across our priority areas to shared aspirations for advancing health equity and racial justice in the next legislative session. Read our latest blog to learn more about PI’s CA Policy Advocacy Team and the work that we’ve accomplished in 2024! #HealthEquity #RacialJustice #PublicHealth #CAPolicy

Incorporating community knowledge into institutional practices is the way to address structural challenges more effectively! Achieving health equity and advancing racial justice requires a collective effort from multiple sectors—federal agencies, local and state health institutions, philanthropy, academic researchers, and community-based organizations. Let's work together to ensure all voices are heard in #PublicHealth decision-making. Learn more about leveraging organizational power, privilege, and resources to create impactful strategies: https://lnkd.in/gBVteXKx #CommunityPower #HealthEquity #RacialJustice

Translating theory into practical approaches can be challenging, especially for health equity and racial justice. But we're here to help! Our comprehensive tools, like the Health Equity in Practice modules, include effective prevention strategies to promote safety, health, and wellbeing. Together, let's bridge the gap between theory and practice for a healthier, more equitable future! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egkE5d-D #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #RacialJustice

Over the past three years, we have worked to strengthen the relevance and effectiveness of public health strategies to advance racial justice and health equity within the field. Listen to our podcast episode hosted by PI Director Ruben Cantu as he talks with PI staff members La’Quana Williams (Associate Program Director) and Alberto Espiricueta (Program Assistant) on their journey to accomplish this goal. This episode was made possible with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. #RacialJustice #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #THRIVE https://lnkd.in/eYQWpcE6

🍿🎬 Join us and partners on Thursday, October 24, 6 pm ET, for a virtual film screening and discussion of "Warrior Women." The film highlights the efforts of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the 1970s, where activists fought for Native liberation with pride in their heritage. It focuses on Madonna Thunder Hawk, an AIM leader who, along with her daughter Marcy, created the "We Will Remember" Survival School, offering a Native alternative to government-run education. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e8mtPnTe

What we deem to be credible and valuable evidence has the power to shape what is possible for our communities. Evidence-based decision-making is a cornerstone of effective public health. While research evidence is vital, it's time to elevate the voices of our communities. By expanding forms of evidence, we can create more effective public health programs and policies. Learn more in the report Uplifting Contextual and Experiential Evidence: Promising Practices and Recommendation, which highlights four key components to uplifting these types of evidence: 1. Practicing meaningful community engagement 2. Shifting power, ownership, and action to community 3. Implementing community-driven methods and approaches 4. Investing for sustainability https://lnkd.in/gBVteXKx Images by Nye' Lyn Tho. #HealthEquity #RacialJustice #PublicHealth

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we know that safety and healing are possible. Safety and Healing in Networks of Equity (SHINE) is a California-based project, supported by the Blue Shield of California Foundation and co-created with a Learning Community of five collaboratives. The collaboratives have been building community leadership and power for safety through advocacy for housing and economic justice, holistic youth and family support, and community-based intergenerational healing. Learn more about how these groups are transforming community environments so that populations harmed by structural inequities and domestic violence have equitable access to conditions for safety and healing. https://lnkd.in/eExWmgGx #SHINE #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DomesticViolencePrevention #Safety #Healing