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Jeni Hebert-Beirne, Tiffany N. Ford, MPH, PhD, Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts, Benjamin Shaw, and Alisa Velonis in the UIC Community Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Public Health and community partners, have established a participatory evaluation of community and health department efforts to advance health equity and address structural racism in Chicago. This report is a first look into that collaboration, highlighting key action items in the evaluation process, and the challenges and opportunities that arise amidst it. "We hope that this radical honesty makes clear the many opportunities that arise from this approach to evaluation and that the insights gleaned...enhance the rigor of ongoing and future participatory evaluation efforts..." Explore this work at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gdV7vZAn

I am excited about the upcoming NASEM Population Health Roundtable workshop June 27th that is both in-person and livestreamed: https://lnkd.in/eXsvR4X6. The learning objectives of this workshop include  Review common and new narratives regarding the connections between the economy and population health Consider the implications for action of alternative narratives--stimulate new conversations about possibilities Learn from existing efforts to advance a new way of thinking /new narratives about how economic systems can be leveraged to advance population health and health equity Propose an agenda for narrative change, including science, engagement and action

Good morning, and Happy Wednesday! Welcome to the second installment of… What’s Next Wednesday❓ Today, we’re spotlighting a transformative initiative that could redefine how we tackle health disparities and empower marginalized communities. 📢 The Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program—recently launched by the The National Institutes of Health (NIH). Why It Matters N CREW aims to address severe health disparities in Native American communities, particularly around substance use and pain management. By prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge and cultural relevance, this program sets a new benchmark for public health research. It empowers Native communities to lead their research efforts, integrating their expertise into solutions that are both effective and sustainable. Native American communities face alarmingly high rates of overdose and substance use disorders that have fatal results. N CREW not only addresses these issues but also pioneers a model for community-led and culturally grounded research, advancing health equity for all marginalized groups. What’s Next N CREW will roll out in two phases: The first phase involves developing and piloting community-driven research projects with support from a Native Research Resource Network. The second phase, starting in 2026, will expand these efforts into broader research initiatives. This approach underscores the importance of community leadership, cultural relevance, and equity in public health research. How You Can Help • Raise Awareness: Share this post to highlight the significance of the N CREW Program and its impact. • Support the Initiative: Advocate for community-led research by encouraging policymakers to prioritize these efforts. • Get Involved: Stay updated by following NIH and organizations advancing Indigenous-led research. Let’s support a transformative approach to health research that honors the communities it serves. How can we better support culturally grounded public health initiatives? Share your thoughts in the comments and take action! 🗞️ Read More: https://lnkd.in/gyvWxk2Y 👨🏾💻 Closer Look: https://lnkd.in/gNxKV9td #WhatsNextWednesday #HealthEquity #PatientAdvocacy #RareDisease #Histiocytosis #HLH #PublicHealth #NIH #NCREW #IndigenousKnowledge #CommunityLedResearch #HealthDisparities #DiversityandInclusion #BlackandBrownExcellence #CulturalCompetence #SocialJustice #AdvocatewithNate

I am delighted and honored to be a panelist at the Xavier University of Louisana's 17th Health Disparities Conference. I hope you can join me at the conference: Social Determinants of Health: Reaching Equity – Let's Talk Solutions, April 7-9, 2024, New Orleans, LA #XUHDCon #XULA I look forward to meeting old friends and making new ones. I will be on the Monday April 8th plenary panel. If you are attending, please let me know! https://lnkd.in/d2Qsze-u "This Conference was designed to: Examine how economic stability, education and healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social context can equalize health equity. Describe successful public health solutions and outcomes that address race, class, and location to improve health equity through multidisciplinary collaboration. Discuss the role of a policy agenda with actionable solutions as well as describe how this will favor health equity as the driving force to elevate the SDoH. Provide multiple perspectives on implementing effective public health policies that examine the roles of poverty, racial disparities, and social inequality in effecting health outcomes."

Very insightful article about the Resilience Catalysts Process.

FORGIVE FOR HEALTH MINISTRIES, INC presents the 2024 Forgiveness, Population Health, and Equity Conference Week FORGIVE FOR HEALTH MINISTRIES (FFHM), INC presents the 2024 Forgiveness, Population Health, and Equity Conference Week September 14-September 21, 2024 Location: Virtual Theme: “Forgiveness, Artificial Intelligence, Equity, and Peace” Objectives • Define forgiveness, its benefits, and how it can help to promote healing and well-being. • Share population health strategies for improving the health of African American moms and girls and other minorities. • Articulate strategies for addressing poor or suboptimal care in the US health systems and provide tips for patients and other advocates for improving care. • Discuss artificial intelligence, its benefits, and how it can be used to advance health equity and peace. • Offer promising practices for improving mental health, family relationships, chronic disease management, nutrition, and budgeting. Register below https://lnkd.in/epzpjEVN

At the World Health Summit, Romina Genovesi, Project Leader in Europe, and Kate Epstein, Associated Director for the APAC region, facilitated a workshop alongside Novo Nordisk. The session brought together international organizations, philanthropies, and researchers to tackle one critical question: What will it take to significantly improve child health in disadvantaged urban communities over the next three years? Key insights from the session included: Understand the Context 🌍 Successful interventions start with a deep understanding of the community—its champions, decision-making ecosystem, and local settings. Knowing these factors allows us to design solutions that are relevant and sustainable. Bring the Community Along in the Journey 🤝 Early and ongoing engagement with local champions and stakeholders is critical. By building on existing partnerships and allowing local decision-makers to shape interventions, we ensure community ownership and lasting impact. Build Momentum 📊 Quick wins in settings like schools can create immediate structural changes while framing communications around community values and using evidence-based stories to generate the buy-in needed for long-term success. We know this is just the beginning and excited to use these takeaways to guide the continued work through the COPI (Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative) project, as we strive to drive better health outcomes for children worldwide.

𝙒𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙢 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 The call to decolonize global health and knowledge systems is broadly recognized, yet operational clarity on responsibilities ("who") and best practices ("how") remains elusive. Growing concerns about elite capture and epistemic agendas—violence, dominance, arrogance, and disrespect—underscore the persistence of colonial paradigms in the field. This moment demands critical reflection on the nature of knowledge, the dynamics of knowledge-power, the roles of key actors, and meaningful accountability. Systematic, interdisciplinary approaches are crucial to transform the field and achieve genuine, equitable decolonization, breaking away from siloed and unsystematic scholarship. I argue for a radical paradigm shift in decolonizing global health scholarship. By addressing the why and the how of this transformation, it seeks to tackle complex concerns such as elite capture, epistemic violence, and the enduring colonial philosophies in the field. This shift is essential for fostering a meaningful, equitable, and sustainable decolonization movement that transcends superficial reforms, ensuring the integrity and inclusivity of global health practices and knowledge systems. Join me on the 8th of January 2025, as I share my thoughts at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research Seminar Series, York University https://lnkd.in/e9EhydCV

Everyone is talking about AI. But most often, we’re talking about how we can use AI at a personal level: how it can streamline our workflow, how it can help with chores, etc. But beyond the personal, what’s AI’s social impact? What does it do to systems, in particular, the public health system? I’m really looking forward to hearing Dr. Tambe share some of the findings of his work on HIV prevention among youth experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. Join us on April 9th! #globalhealth #publichealth #ai

How did you learn the concept and practice of population health? To my shame, I never went through any formal training regarding population health. I have been looking at related data for many years; I often tell others that I learned about healthcare via healthcare data, reading numbers, and asking questions. However, this may not be the most efficient way and may not be the best for everyone. I am preparing some population health training materials for physicians, and I wonder what other publicly available materials are out there. I personally liked the materials from the Robert Graham Center (American Academy of Family Physicians) [1]. How did you learn about population health? What do you recommend? https://lnkd.in/e43a5HCA