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Happy Juneteenth to our patients, community members, and staff.  Today marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the nation were informed of their freedom. May today serve as a reminder of the struggle for freedom and the remarkable spirit of the African American community. As health care providers, we know first-hand how disparities play out in our communities, and we are determined to foster a more equal, just, inclusive society – in health care and beyond. #Juneteenth #HealthCareEquity

Thank you Dr Alisahah Jackson and CommonSpirit Health for your leadership addressing the unique health challenges, black communities face. According to a recent study by The Kaiser Foundation KFF .org "How Present-Day Health Disparities for Black People Are Linked to Past Policies and Events", by Samantha Artiga, Latoya Hill , and Marley Presiado Published: Feb 22, 2024 they conclude: "Today’s health and health care disparities are rooted in a long history of U.S. policies and events and reflect the ongoing impacts of racism at multiple levels, including in systems, structures, policies, and interpersonal interactions. Understanding this past and how it shapes present-day disparities can help inform and guide efforts to address them. It also is important to recognize the resilience of marginalized people in the face of these challenges and disparities and to consider how to build on their strengths by prioritizing community engagement and leadership to mitigate disparities and improve overall health and well-being. This brief examines how past policies and events are linked to present-day disparities among Black people in health care and health outcomes. According to the study, "Today, Black people face persistent disparities in health care and health outcomes. These include higher uninsured rates, being more likely to go without care due to cost, and worse reported health status. Their life expectancy is nearly five years shorter compared to White people (72.8 years vs. 77.5 years). Black infants have a more than two times higher infant mortality rate than White infants (10.6 per 1,000 v. 4.4 per 1,000 as of 2021), and Black people are nearly three times more likely than White people to die due to pregnancy-related reasons (39.9 vs. 14.1 per 100,000 live births between 2017-2019)." To read more click the link below. https://lnkd.in/dQFibxwq

Sharing a valuable resource for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This poster was created by the ICSH Provincial Working Group for Primary and Community Care, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the First Nations Health Authority Feel free to share it within your networks as we continue working toward truth, reconciliation, and healing. (Please note that the links are clickable in the PDF. You can find the link to the PDF below.) https://lnkd.in/dryWH-r8 #TruthAndReconciliation #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousHealth #ReconciliationJourney #IndigenousVoices

Meet Amber a 15-year-old girl from a First Nation community in a nearby region and learn how family physicians must consider non-academic sources of information, such as Indigenous leaders, traditional healers, and knowledge keepers, to provide comprehensive care to Indigenous patients. As the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the CanMEDS Indigenous Health Case Study Compendium highlights the importance of health equity and cultural safety. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eP64zYsi #NDTR #Indigenoushealth

Check out this sweet suite of resources designed to help health departments use the tools of law and policy to improve social determinants of health and health equity in their communities!

Law and policy are powerful tools for undoing the drivers of health inequity. What resources do state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) health departments need to harness law and policy to improve social determinants of health (SDOH)? ChangeLab Solutions has created a suite of resources to help STLT health departments more effectively use law and policy to advance health equity and respond to community health needs. These resources are tailored to meet specific needs articulated by public health practitioners, based on research and key informant interviews conducted with health department staff and leadership from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxDd6bNX #HealthDepartments #HealthEquity #SDOH

In April, we recognize National Minority Health Month. All month CDC's Office of Health Equity will share CDC’s efforts to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for racial and ethnic communities. Learn about CDC’s role in advancing #healthequity https://bit.ly/3U0ngPF. #NMHM24

AUCD celebrates National Minority Health Month with the HHS Office of Minority Health and promotes this year’s theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. Learn more about the theme and consider how social determinants of health impact the communities we serve ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFyydTnd #SourceForBetterHealth #NMHM24

Civil society organizations have been instrumental in Timor-Leste's journey since independence. Now, organizations like REBAS-TL are revitalizing the health system, with support from LHSS, by advocating for marginalized communities and collaborating with the Ministry of Health. Learn how these efforts are bridging gaps and improving health outcomes! https://bit.ly/43qBs7k @USAID_HSSATL @USAIDGH @USAIDTimorLeste #HealthSystems #HealthForAll