Nearly 19 percent of NYS nonprofit hospitals sampled identify environmental pollution as a priority community health need however, once identified, hospitals do not go on to address these needs.
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Members of ASTHO describe four policy recommendations to reduce the risk of overdose and drive improved health outcomes for many people who use drugs or those with a substance use disorder.
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We examined the association between residential segregation and COVID-19 vaccination rates, and found that overall, the association was positive, but residential segregation was associated with lower levels of vaccination in counties with the highest proportion of Black residents.
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It is critical for public health professionals of color to have opportunities to showcase leadership skills at local and state health departments.
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A baseline evaluation of relationships among community and healthcare organizations in Ontario, Canada provided key insights into the strengths and limitations of and next steps for an intersectoral network focused on enhancing the response to trans survivors of sexual assault, a structurally marginalized and critically underserved population.
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Health Departments share experiences on community engagement and relationships during implementation of a free, at-home, COVID-19 self-testing program.
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Community health improvement practice is uniquely positioned to promote equitable healthy aging for everyone across the life course.
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What does health equity look like in practice? This post describes the health equity efforts of a small sample of health departments and may serve as a model for other state and local health departments hoping to develop their own health equity plans.
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The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) efforts to build capacity to address cancer disparities are bolstered by staff health equity-related trainings and engagements.
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Without consensus on the definition of health equity or a standard method for measuring it, attempts at measurement become complex and challenging.
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