Mary Beth Powers’ Post

As we commemorate Juneteenth, I am grateful to the American Hospital Association and the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity for the opportunity to share how this day holds profound significance in our shared quest for health equity. It reminds us of the enduring legacy of systemic inequities and the ongoing calling to dismantle them, wherever they exist. It is a call to action to build upon the successes of early leaders within the movement to advance health equity, and an opportunity to honor their sacrifice. I am fueled by a deeply rooted belief that health equity is not just an aspiration but an achievable reality. We stand at a critical juncture where courageous leadership is demanded. It is imperative that we stand firm in our commitment to drive change, thus propelling us towards outcomes we have never reached for every population group. As we think about the significance of #Juneteenth today in health care and public health, it is worth noting: Health equity IS within our reach. We are on the brink of achieving what was once deemed unattainable. With courage and steadfastness, we can move the needle and make substantial strides toward a more equitable health landscape. Please read more from the AHA's IFDHE link below. Joy Lewis #healthequity #healthcare #publichealth

There are several webtools available on CDC.gov, but PLACES has to be my favorite. I love the ability to see the prevalence of major health conditions and factors on a broad map of the country as well as at local. And I mean hyper-LOCAL. You can find out the estimated depression rates for a zip code. The rate of binge drinking in a county. How many people lack access to broadband in a census tract. How many women have gotten mammograms in a city. This is amazing data for health care and public health leaders to determine where they need to focus their efforts.

Admiral Rachel L. Levine of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gave the keynote address at the 2023 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo. In her remarks, ADM Levine discusses the federal People & Places Thriving Initiative and the need to take the social determinants of health “to the next level". In case you missed her important and inspiring remarks, you can check them out here: https://lnkd.in/eu5Xj3f8 #PeopleAndPlacesThriving #APHA2023 #HHS #Thriving [Image description: Black text reads "We must take the social determinants of health further and integrate approaches to strengthen conditions vital to improving individual and community resilience and well-being nationwide. ", with the words "strengthen" and "community resilience and well-being" highlighted in green. White block text that reads "Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS" is below the quote, inside of a green rectangle. Green text below reads "she/her/hers". A photo of Admiral Levine is shown to the left of the quote.]

In a world of pressing health concerns, the UofM School of Public Health is committed to addressing the newest challenges by conducting rigorous research, providing evidence-based solutions, promoting health equity, and preparing world-class public health leaders to elevate the health of our communities, locally and globally. We believe every community deserves to be its healthiest self, but not all are. We’re here to change that. Read the UofM School of Public Health strategic plan here: https://lnkd.in/eUatSdNm

#Indigenous Peoples' voices must be included in resource development for health education and staff training resources for direct care clinicians and #healthleadership roles. The dominance of western health knowledge and beliefs continues to overshadow Indigenous wellness perspectives and ways of being, knowing and doing, which leads to barriers to accessing and providing healthcare services that are #highquality, safe and relevant, write Lisa Bourque Bearskin, Liquaa Wazni, Melnyk Rose, Nikki Rose Hunter-Porter et al in "Moving Beyond Ignorance and Epistemic Violence: Indigenous Health Nurses’ Response to Systems Transformation". https://lnkd.in/gVw44UTS

An exciting read about practical strategies public health leaders can take to address burnout and increase retention by fellow ASTH0 DELPH scholars!

Public health leadership includes a strong commitment to the community and the values for which it stands. A community perspective requires a systems thinking and complexity orientation. Community refers not only to the local community in which a person works but also to the larger global community that can affect the health of the public over time. — Rowitz, Louis (2017). Essentials of Leadership in Public Health

Director of Laredo Public Health, Dr. Richard Chamberlain, is honored to speak at the upcoming 2024 Healthier Texas Summit in October. He will share insights on #equitable public health communication and #reducing the gap between #research and #community action. Public health #communication plays a vital role in #advancing health equity in communities by ensuring everyone has access to relevant health #information, #resources, #services, and pathways to co-creation and ownership. Equitable public health communication ensures health information is: (1) #accessible to everyone with plain language, #culturally appropriate messaging, and delivery, (2) accurate and #person-centered, and (3) #action-oriented to (re)build and #strengthen community #capacity, #resilience, and #trust. The opportunity to present at this prestigious summit emphasizes the significance of Laredo Public Health's work and its dedication to improving the outcomes of public health. #LaredoPublicHealth #HealthierTexasSummit

🇳🇵 Ankur Nair, the Delegate of Nepal at #LonWHO2024, has written about his experience at our annual #globalhealth conference. "In this article, I reflect on my journey as a young #publichealth professional and the profound impact of my participation in LonWHO '24 on my understanding of global health dynamics. The article outlines key insights gained during the conference, including the importance of #diplomacy in shaping global health policies and the role of effective leadership in driving collective action. It also highlights the personal growth and transformative experiences I encountered during the conference. I believe that the lessons learned at LonWHO '24 are relevant to all public health professionals, and I am eager to share these insights through this article." - Ankur Nair 📖 To find out more about his experience at LonWHO 2024, check out the article below: https://lnkd.in/ekEpn9hf

To build a healthier America for all, we must confront the systems and policies that have resulted in the generational injustice that has given rise to health inequities. CDC’s Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication emphasize the importance of addressing all people inclusively and respectfully. These principles are intended to help public health professionals, particularly health communicators, ensure their communication products and strategies adapt to the specific cultural, linguistic, environmental, and historical situation of each population or audience of focus. Learn more: https://ow.ly/2sC450QecIC