Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities but leaving them out can also be problematic, according to a recent consensus report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Racial categories in the U.S., population. Reconciling this gap takes effort, Wilson writes.

Ethnicity and Health 52

Ethnicity and Health Health Disparities Health Equity Health Inequalities 52

HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low. Maternal mortality is a public health crisis.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health Outbreak Investigation 52

The NACCHO Podcast Series

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They also discuss NACCHO’s advocacy to pass the Public Health Loan Repayment Program in end-of-year legislation, including how members can take action to urge their members of Congress to support the program. Ige discuss how local health departments are rethinking how health inequities are addressed in public health practice.

Health Equity 40

Health Equity Mental Health and Public Health Health Inequalities Ethnicity and Health 40

Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Law and Regulation Environmental Health and Safety 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

Black Health Matters

JULY 31, 2024

“People from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by postpartum weight retention (PPWR).” ” According to a report published in Women’s Health , examining a narrative mapping literature to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework.

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 52

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Ethnicity and Health Health Disparities 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Public Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Food Security and Safety 52