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How can we better support Black Youth who come to us when they feel unsafe? Our panelists Paul Bailey Donna Alexander, Floydeen Charles-Fridal and Kevin Haynes discuss the challenges and suggestions for supporting Black Youth at the ongoing #bpaomentalhealth CPD Conference. #mentalhealthawareness

Black History Month serves as a poignant backdrop for the Nation of Lifesavers campaign, aligning the principles of empowerment, community engagement, and health equity. As we celebrate the rich heritage and resilience of the Black community, the American Heart Association recognizes the importance of fostering heart health education and building a legacy of health. Why is learning CPR important for Black Americans? Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive. Cardiac arrest in Black neighborhoods is associated with alarmingly low treatment and survival rates and studies have shown lower rates of both bystander CPR and bystander AED use in these neighborhoods. We need to change this trajectory. #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #AHALife #AmericanHeartAssociation #NationOfLifesavers #TheMoreYouKnow

#blackhistorymonth Dr. Cheryl Clark reminds us that Black individuals have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of historical injustices and its relevance to the community health center movement. Historical injustices, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the exploitation of black bodies for medical experimentation, have left a lasting impact on the trust and well-being of black communities. Recognizing these atrocities is essential for healing and rebuilding trust within the healthcare system. “Black History Month is also a time to celebrate the courage and accomplishments of people who advance justice in health against unimaginable odds,” said Cheryl Clark, MD, ScD, Executive Director & Senior Vice President of the Institute for Health Equity Research, Evaluation & Policy. “The Community Health Center movement is a key example of how people have come together to overcome discrimination, and in so doing, created a system to care for everyone.” [Read more: www.massleague.org] #communityhealthcare #healthequity #healthequitynow #chc #chcs #communityhealth #MLCHC Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Institute for Health Equity Research, Evaluation & Policy The Castle Group Health Equity Compact

This #ChildHealthDay we celebrate the ongoing work that is happening across the nation to make our Eight Essential Outcomes for Black Child Development related to Black children’s health a reality. At NBCDI, we believe in the prosperous future of Black children. Good health is the foundation of such a reality. Every child deserves to be the healthiest version of themselves. This standard is nonetheless for Black children. To celebrate such a special day, we must also recognize the ongoing need for change in Black children’s health. For countless Black children and families, health is a sore spot. There are severe disparities Black children face in the health industry. Physical and emotional health alike are important cornerstones for a long and happy life. Research shows that Black children face disparate conditions with health care consistently. From medicine prescriptions to diagnoses, Black children are unjustly served by the healthcare systems. We must continue to fight against the senseless form of injustice today and beyond.

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California’s Black communities are in crisis. According to Race Counts (www.racecounts.org), Black Californians are the lowest performing group on 18 of the project’s 41 indicators, higher than any other group. Whether it is homelessness and gentrification, mass incarceration and overcriminalization, deep educational inequities, rampant health disparities, the widening economic and wealth inequality gap, or tax policy inequities -- Black communities across California are disproportionately impacted. At the heart of these conditions is persistent and enduring systemic and anti-Black racism. At the California Black Power Network, we work collectively daily towards a California where Black people thrive, not just survive. From our community organizing work that helps shape public policies at the local, regional, and state levels to our civic engagement work to increase active participation in decision-making, CBPN helps to fill a missing ingredient required to defeat systemic and anti-Black racism – the organizing of Black grassroots residents into a social and political force to achieve systemic change. Our coalition partners are nearly 40 organizations deep and growing, working daily to advance the conditions of Black people and make California a better place to live for all. So, if you are interested in collaborating with us for the betterment of all Black Californians and have experience in social justice, community organizing, or advocacy (or know someone who does), consider joining our team! We currently have two open positions: Communications Director (https://ideali.st/a9FvYC)  Policy Coordinator (https://ideali.st/GJjXRb) Apply now on Idealist. We look forward to learning more about you and seeing if it might be a good fit for both of us!

The negative social determinants of health disproportionately impact Black Americans and innovative structural interventions are necessary to reduce poor health outcomes. Please join us for the first event of the Science, Health, and Equity Series: Unintended Consequences of Premature Black Death in the Knight Auditorium at the Spurlock Museum on Tuesday, Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. Dr. Monica R. McLemore, a professor in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing and interim director for the Manning-Price Spratlan Center for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) in Nursing at the University of Washington School of Nursing, will connect the dots between preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, infant mortality, and premature Black death. Participants will learn to: 🔸 Articulate the connections between preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, infant mortality, and premature Black death. 🔹 Understand study designs that will be required to provide meaningful data that map assets and identify strengths and protective factors. 🔸 Imagine novel structural interventions that could be operationalized in the present. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gG4yGV7x This event is co-sponsored by the Department of History, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

At Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF), we're dedicated to promoting equity by improving #HealthNotJustHealthCare. That effort requires all of us to shift the health system to benefit all Texans. EHF’s new strategic framework targets three priority areas: food/nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention. Why? Because we believe that addressing these critical conditions and issues will lead to a ripple effect of good health for all communities. As we step into the beginning of Black History Month, it's crucial to reflect on how the intersection of racial history and health equity affects Black communities. Take a look at diabetes where there are stark disparities in health outcomes: Black adults are 60% more likely to be diagnosed than White adults. These health inequities stem from non-medical drivers of health - factors outside the doctor’s office that impact a person’s overall health and well-being such as limited access to affordable nutritious food, lack of sidewalks or safe environments for exercise, chronic stress, and more. In many neighborhoods across Texas, these negative non-medical factors disproportionately affect under-resourced Black families. In Texas, the maternal health crisis is also particularly alarming. The state's maternal mortality rate is consistently high or above the national average and disproportionately affects Black women, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. This is another reminder of the deep-rooted impact of structural racism on health outcomes in Texas and beyond. Our approach at EHF focuses on nurturing community-led initiatives to tackle these health challenges. As we honor Black History Month, and reflect on the strides made since the Civil Rights Movement, we also should reaffirm our commitment to health equity and celebrate the resilience and spirit of the communities we serve. #blackhistorymonth #healthequity #healthnotjusthealthcare

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! We honor the resilience and freedom of Black Americans and reflect on the ongoing fight for racial justice in this country and abroad. This day should remind us of the progress made and the work still needed to be done. I propose that achieving health equity is a crucial part of the work still needed to be done. The legacy of systemic racism continues to impact health outcomes for Black communities, manifesting in higher rates of chronic diseases, lower life expectancy, and limited access to quality healthcare. To bridge this gap, we must: - Expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. - Address social and legal determinants of health affecting housing, education, employment, etc. - Promote health literacy and empower communities with knowledge. - Combat implicit bias in healthcare and promote diversity. - Support research and data collection to inform targeted interventions. Achieving health equity requires a collective effort from policymakers, healthcare providers, community leaders, and individuals. As we commemorate Juneteenth, let us commit to dismantling the systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities and take meaningful steps towards a more just and equitable society! #Juneteenth #HealthEquity #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #PublicHealth