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Legal and Policy Assistance to Address Racial Health Equity

The Network for Public Health Law

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. The Network for Public Health Law supports health and health equity through law and policy.

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Podcast from Washington: Health Equity in Action

The NACCHO Podcast Series

Ige discuss how local health departments are rethinking how health inequities are addressed in public health practice. Lastly, Dr. Ige shares with listeners crucial information to follow and support New York City Department of Health’s equity work. They also talk about the $2.25

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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research

Association of Health Care Journalists

Key takeaways The NASEM report emphasized that measuring race and ethnicity in biomedical research continues to remain important, but how that information is used must be carefully evaluated at every stage of a study. The report suggests that researchers identify which of these other forces may drive health disparities.

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‘The system is broken’: Addressing the dire need for cultural competency in health care

Association of Health Care Journalists

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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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

“By fostering cross-sector collaboration, we aim to drive meaningful and sustainable change that will reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for maternal and child health populations across the country.” This project is supported by the CDC under grant number NU38PW000010 for $900,000 over five years.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

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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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

“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.