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How we move upstream: Meet | We | Achievable Insightful messaging tips!

We’ve discussed how powerful framing can be in messaging, and recent findings from the CDC Office of Health Equity shows this, particularly in the context of health equity. The CDC suggests that we should reframe our messages to focus on health equity rather than just health disparities. Explore these findings to discover how positive framing can significantly enhance the impact of our efforts to make positive change towards health equity in our communities!

Thrilled to review the release of a valuable new resource focused on health equity communication! 🎉 Understanding, and more importantly actually addressing health equity, is critical in today’s world. This guide offers three evidence-based principles and tangible strategies to communicate health equity concepts more effectively across diverse audiences. It’s all about building a deeper awareness of the social, structural, and systemic factors that shape health outcomes. And then teaming with others to walk the walk. Let’s continue to advance the conversation on health equity and create more inclusive, informed, and healthier communities! #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #InclusiveCommunication #HealthOutcomes #HealthForAll #HealthEquityMatters #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

ASTHO's new organizational strategic planning guide provides state and territorial health agencies with an outline of the seven major phases of the planning process and tips for addressing common challenges and navigating uncertainties when creating new or refining existing strategic plans to meet public health goals. Learn more and access now: https://lnkd.in/gPKXcNhH. #StrategicPlan #PublicHealth #OrganizationalTool

Are you ready to embed health equity into your program planning? I’m excited to share a FREE resource: The Health Equity Checklist! This quick-start guide covers 5 essential steps to ensure your public health programs are inclusive, accessible, and impactful. 📩 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gpQCHGfS This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more tools and resources to simplify program planning and create meaningful change. Let me know in the comments: What’s your biggest challenge in planning equitable programs?” #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #ProgramPlanning #FreeResource

It is great to see initiatives such as Google's commitment to making public health information accessible and understandable through YouTube Health. As someone deeply involved in health policy and public health, I see this initiative as a crucial step towards bridging the gap between complex health information and the public's understanding. By leveraging technology and innovative platforms, we can empower individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions. Which is one of the main barriers to equitable healthcare. Accessible health information is a cornerstone of health equity. This initiative aligns with the goals of improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. Kudos to Google Health for leading the way in transforming how we communicate vital health information to the public! #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth

Public health has always been about one thing: protecting and improving the health of all people. Through every challenge and change, this mission remains constant and transcends political divisions. As scientists, educators, communicators, and advocates committed to public health, we remain steadfastly committed to: ✔️Providing evidence-based information that helps you make informed decisions about your health ✔️Ensuring access to life-saving public health measures in all communities ✔️Working toward health equity for every American ✔️Maintaining scientific integrity in research and communication ✔️Building stronger, healthier communities together While changes may come, our dedication to these principles will not waver. We will continue serving all communities, supporting science-based solutions, and working collaboratively with partners across the political spectrum. Public health has a proud history of bringing people together to solve complex challenges - this is what we do, and this is what we'll keep doing. The path forward requires understanding, respect, and cooperation from all of us. We remain optimistic because we've seen how communities can unite around shared goals for better health. This is our commitment to you, today and always. Today, and always, we are proud and honored to deliver unbiased science to you— and that won’t ever change ♥️ (No, this isn’t “toxic positivity.” This is the way we move forward— through action and commitment. Even in the midst of uncertainty and the fear that comes with it.)

New from NACCHO– Course 10: Reimagining Public Health Practice https://lnkd.in/g-gWashD

New from NACCHO– Course 10: Reimagining Public Health Practice https://lnkd.in/gByAgBCn