HEALTHBEAT

MARCH 12, 2025

Spikes and a team from Emory and Morehouse School of Medicine looked at data from just over 400 Black Atlantans who participated in the Morehouse-Emory Cardiovascular Center for Health Equity , or MECA. The MECA study , which collected data between 2014 and 2019, focused on the determinants of resilience among Black adults.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

"New CMS report reveals widening health disparities among Medicare Advantage patients in rural areas in 2023. Findings show growing gap in care quality and impr

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Since then, researchers and clinicians have worked to update old equations and re-evaluate biased devices in order to reduce health disparities, as independent journalist Cassandra Willyard reported in a recent Scientific American story. Willyard spoke with AHCJ about how she covered this progress toward health equity.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ige discuss how local health departments are rethinking how health inequities are addressed in public health practice. They also talk about the $2.25

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 3, 2025

The American Society of Nephrology , the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network , and consumer advocacy group Families USA offered generally positive comments, with the latter suggesting amendments to promote health equity, data collection and shared decision-making. What are the transparency requirements?

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Black Health Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Meet Joel Bervell Joel Bervell’s “Medical Mythbuster” aims to tackle medical misinformation and healthcare disparities. Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Understanding the power of communication, Dr.

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The Cofounder

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

clinical psychologist, independent practice Listen to session More coverage It’s crucial for journalists covering mental and behavioral health to understand the role cultural competence plays in reducing health disparities and addressing systemic barriers. Smedley, Psy.D.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

6533, “NACHC is proud to support the bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act to advance health equity in Medicaid reimbursement. ” “The National Council of Urban Indian Health is greatly appreciative of NACHC’s support of the Urban Indian Health Parity Act.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The team will prioritize health equity throughout their work, examining potential differences in risk by gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. ADRD inequities are a major challenge in the United States.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

"Discover Fairview Health Services' new program tackling diet-related health disparities in Minneapolis. Free fresh food prescriptions and more offered to those

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Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

JULY 3, 2024

Recent decades have marked significant strides in women’s health, with key advancements in preventive care guidelines, diagnoses, and treatments, as well as in clinical and social research.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

MARCH 18, 2021

In this week’s episode of Podcast from Washington, NACCHO government affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act and the investments it makes in the public health response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

JANUARY 8, 2025

This positive news allows for the inclusion of foods and beverages identified by experts as integral to and consumed by select American Indian and Alaska Native groups, who continue to experience significant health disparities. population.

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Monday Morning

MARCH 28, 2022

These guidelines require that students be able to discuss racism, structural bias, and health inequities at multiple levels of influence; describe the importance of cultural competence in public health; and apply an awareness of cultural values and practices to public health efforts (IEAP, p.7).

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When language barriers add to the urgency of medical care, the risk of misunderstandings and poor health outcomes rises. Limited access to language services can delay care, cause dangerous miscommunications, and ultimately widen health disparities for those who prefer languages other than English.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To bolster these efforts, BCHC urges the federal government to provide sustained funding, flexible resource allocation, and direct support to local health agencies, ensuring preparedness for future public health emergencies.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Theyve continued to honor their commitment to health equity, said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan. Over the course of her lifetime, she said, Cone went from being an adversary where discrimination was an issue to a vital partner in expanding health care. The community has taken notice.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“It is such a critical initiative that I am proud to be introducing accompanying legislation to require a five year public health agenda for New York City, to improve health outcomes and address health disparities. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. “The Cunningham.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 2, 2025

Walgreens is now conducting a COVID-19 vaccine study at 20 locations across eight states, aiming to recruit 3,600 participants as part of a partnership with the U.S. government that will allow retail pharmacies to conduct clinical trials. Traditionally, these studies happen at academic centers, which can feel distant or inaccessible for many.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Barkoff is now an associate professor and director of the Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. That pattern contributes to health disparities. Still, many other barriers to equitable care remain.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Credit: Cornell Watson Decades later, McCrorey Heights is boxed in by heavily trafficked thoroughfares that saddle the community with pollution, extreme heat and a growing energy burden.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

MARCH 14, 2025

After earning her Master of Public Health from Emory University, Haita began working for the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) in 2022. As a part of her dedication to the advancement of public health, Haita also serves as a board member for the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Alumni Board.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 15, 2025

Moderator Jyoti Madhusoodanan Civic Science Fellow, AHCJ Jyoti Madhusoodanan is AHCJs Civic Science Fellow, covering race in health algorithms as part of a year-long fellowship funded by the Doris Duke Foundation.

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The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

A Message from Interim Co-Executive Directors Quang (“Q”) Dang and Ann Phi-Wendt “ While laws and policies can serve as barriers to health equity, they can also be used to promote health and advance equity and this is, has been, and will continue to be the focus of our work, whatever the political climate might bring.

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The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the face of challenging social and political dynamics affecting critical public health issues, including reproductive health care access ; restrictions on public health authority ; the ongoing opioid overdose crisis ; climate change ; and persistent health inequities, we continue to strive to improve the health and well-being of all.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities. Upcoming Events & Dates : Upcoming conventions, consultations, and meetings for urban Indian and Tribal health initiatives. 2907 / H.R.

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The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Understanding the landscape of enacted laws is critical for those working to address health disparities and promote racial equity within their communities. Washington now requires health equity as a subject for students at the state school of medicine.

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WA State Department of Health

MARCH 10, 2025

Addressing Health Equity: A Public Health Essential stevie.mathieu March 10, 2025 - 1:34pm This self-paced training illustrates the layers of social conditions associated with health disparities and provides a framework for public health strategies to address these disparities.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

spotted a call for research papers on health disparities. She and her colleagues set out to train a machine learning algorithm using a diverse set of medical images to show that using more inclusive data could lead to more precise results for everyone and thus, increased health equity.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

MARCH 28, 2025

A: The topic of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is important to me as an MPH student because it directly impacts health equity and outcomes. If these barriers remain unaddressed, they can lead to worse health outcomes, making the improvement of NEMT services essential to reducing health disparities.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 11, 2025

For journalists covering rural health disparities, the Medicaid cliff and the promises (and pitfalls) of telehealth, these findings demand a closer look at who’s really benefiting from the telehealth boom, and why.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 31, 2025

Datasets related to racial disparities, LGBTQIA+ health and reproductive health were at risk, as were data on racial and ethnic health disparities, climate and environmental justice. Websites such as the NIHs Office of Research on Womens Health were also unavailable Friday.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 10, 2025

Noticing who is included in a guideline or recommendation and amplifying the voices of those excluded can lead to compelling health equity stories. Essentially, what that guideline is doing is eliminating two of the most commonly prescribed drug classes as first-line agents in people who are Black.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

MARCH 19, 2025

More recently, the countys Health and Human Services Agency received $27 million in CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant funds to strengthen workforce capacity, improve foundational public health capabilities, and modernize data systemsefforts that support the Live Well San Diego vision.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, a health equity nonprofit, recently awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 10 community-based organizations that offer a range of maternal health services, from mental health and community outreach to providing diapers and paternal and grandparent education for low-income families.

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