Equality Health’s Post

If you know me or have worked with me, you know child abuse prevention & intervention is very near to my heart. It was part of the work I heard about around the dinner table growing up with compassionate & dedicated parents, & a profound area of work throughout my career. This April, challenge yourself in honor of #childabusepreventionmonth to learn something new about child abuse, & what to do if a child comes to you for help. #HealthJusticeHope #childabuseawarenessmonth #bystanderintervention

It's not too late to join MultiCare Health System's #HealthEquity Speaker Series today at noon, organized by Jennifer Vigil, Health Equity and Outreach Program Manager. You'll hear from Partners with Families & Children, an HSSA #AccessToCare Grantee. https://lnkd.in/gq4mzg-c #AdvantageSpokane #HSSAimpact #childabuseawarenessmonth #healthcare #childabusepreventionmonth

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥? Emma Sacks and colleagues emphasize that strengthening community roles in health systems is critical. According to their expanded WHO framework, community engagement isn’t just an add-on—it’s foundational. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝟕𝟎-𝟗𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝. Studies show that integrating community roles can improve maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes by up to 30%, yet global health systems often overlook these essential components. Let's prioritize community health to ensure more equitable and sustainable healthcare systems! #CommunityHealth #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PrimaryHealthcare #HealthSystemsStrengthening #PublicHealth #EquitableHealth #SustainableDevelopment #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #SDGs #HealthWorkers Melanie Morrow Katharine Shelley Minal Rahimtoola Alfonso Rosales Ochiawunma Akwiwu-Ibe MD MPH Eric Sarriot Luchuo Engelbert Bain

In a profound reflection, Professor Olugbenga Ogedegbe sheds light on the stark disparities COVID-19 unveiled within our healthcare systems. He highlights the urgent need for addressing structural racism, as the pandemic disproportionately affected marginalized communities. From Harlem to Manhattan, your zip code significantly predicts life expectancy, revealing a deeper issue than just healthcare access. Let's take this moment to reevaluate and reform our systems for a more equitable future. #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #COVID19Pandemic #RacialDisparities #PublicHealth #StructuralRacism #HealthcareReform #EquitableHealthcare #PandemicResponse #CommunityHealth #HealthJustice #FightRacism #GlobalHealth #HealthDisparities #SocialJustice #RacialEquity #HealthForAll #AccessToCare #MinorityHealth #InclusiveHealth #WorldSalon

April may be over, but the fight for #HealthEquity continues. This #NationalMinorityHealthMonth, we celebrate the strides made in improving health outcomes for minority communities. However, disparities still exist. At Uncharted Access, we envision a future where everyone has equal access to quality healthcare and participation in potentially life-changing clinical trials. Here's how we're working towards that vision: * **Connecting underserved communities** with relevant clinical trials. * **Educating and empowering** individuals about their healthcare options. * **Advocating for policies** that promote health equity and inclusion in research. Together, we can create a healthcare system that works for everyone. Join us in the movement! www.unchartedacces.com get involved #UnchartedAccess #ClinicalTrials #ForAll #Advocatesforhealthequity #Healthcareprofessionals #clinicalresearch #clinicalmatters

🏳️🌈 Prioritizing Health Equity for the LGBTQIA2+ Community 🏳️🌈 The latest article from Harvard Health Publishing highlights actionable steps healthcare leaders can take to ensure inclusive, equitable care for LGBTQIA2+ individuals. 🔍 Key Recommendations: Inclusive Policies: Develop and implement policies that explicitly protect and support LGBTQIA2+ patients and staff, fostering a safe and welcoming environment. Cultural Competency Training: Regularly train healthcare providers on the unique health needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA2+ community to ensure compassionate and informed care. Data Collection: Collect and analyze data on LGBTQIA2+ health outcomes to identify disparities and track progress in achieving health equity. Community Engagement: Partner with LGBTQIA2+ organizations to better understand community needs and co-create effective health interventions. At Activate Care, we are dedicated to promoting health equity for all. By prioritizing these strategies, we can create a healthcare system that truly serves everyone. #HealthEquity #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #HealthPolicy

🌟 Let's make a difference! 🌟 We must address the healthcare inequities that affect vulnerable communities as we work to establish a more equitable world. Everyone from healthcare professionals and politicians to community groups and individuals must work together to achieve health fairness. If we band together, we can build a healthcare system that works for everyone. A few ways we can work towards health equity are: 1. Speak up in favor of policies that tackle issues like systematic racism, housing instability, and poverty, which are considered social determinants of health. 2. Make healthcare more accessible to underprivileged groups, such as rural areas and minority groups. 3. Encourage a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce to guarantee that all patients receive culturally competent treatment. 4. Fund community-based initiatives that cater to the specific needs of disadvantaged groups. We can improve everyone's health and happiness if we work together. By working together, we have the power to improve health equity and build a better, more just world for generations to come. Community health, social justice, health equity, and healthcare for all Leave a comment, and let's keep talking about how we can help promote health equity! Together, we can make a difference in the fight for health equity, equitable healthcare, social justice, diversity in healthcare, community wellness, and overall wellness. 💪🏽🌍💙 #HealthEquity #EquitableHealthcare #SocialJustice #DiversityInHealthcare #CommunityWellness #TogetherWeCan #MakeADifference

🚨Did you know that minority communities face major disparities in healthcare access and outcomes? It's time to address this issue and work towards health equity for all. Join us in advocating for change, spreading awareness about this crucial issue, and providing accessible resources to the minority communities. Together, we can make a difference! #HealthEquity #MinorityHealthcareDisparities #MinorityHealthMonth🏥💪🏽

National Health Center Week (NHCW) is an annual celebration that highlights the significant role of health centers in providing comprehensive and culturally sensitive healthcare services to millions of Americans. For 2024, NHCW will take place from August 4 to August 10. Health centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), serve as vital healthcare providers for underserved communities, offering primary care, dental services, mental health support, and preventive services regardless of patients' ability to pay. The theme for NHCW 2024 is "Community Health Centers: The Key to Healthier Communities." This theme emphasizes the integral role of health centers in fostering healthy communities through their patient-centered care models, community outreach programs, and emphasis on preventive care. Download the app to navigate suitable clinical trials worldwide to join in #August2024 #NationalHealthCenterWeek #healthiswealth2024 #healthiswealthandhappiness

"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas. - Shirley Chisholm It's not enough to passively watch the injustices in our healthcare systems. True progress comes from taking action and from implementing bold ideas that challenge the status quo. By embracing Chisholm's philosophy and taking tangible steps towards progress, we can create a healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of all individuals by actively working to address the root causes of health disparities. Together, through proactive and innovative measures, we can pave the way for a future where every BODY has the opportunity to thrive in good health. - Follow KC Health Collaborative to stay up-to-date about our efforts in fostering health equity and community connections in the Kansas City region. #healthcaresystems #takingaction #communityconnections #kansascity #challengethestatusquo #healthequity