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Thank you to Twin Cities Business, Liz Fedor and leaders Dr. D'Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN with Allina Health, Hilary Marden-Resnik with UCare and Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH co-founder of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity for hosting a meaningful, insightful discussion about health equity during TCB Talks: Health Care.    As Dr. Hardeman shared, change starts with the language we choose and it starts with us. It’s about equity versus equality - not everyone is starting from the same place. We all have a role to play in dismantling structural racism.   As leaders, we can disrupt and implement change in our own organizations and communities, from hiring and training to supporting other leaders and efforts in the community. Investing in health equity = healthier communities and a healthier workforce. For more info on how to take action, check out the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity at https://carhe.umn.edu/.

Health equity leaders must deal with a range of demands, but they do not have to do it alone. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, with support from IHI, brought together an Equity Action Community to discuss the many challenges facing health equity leaders today. Among them was the need to remain agile and adaptable when addressing various audiences about the important of closing inequities in care. Learn more about the findings from this important study: https://lnkd.in/dv3N6Fq8

During this session of the 2023 Joint HPVRT/NRTCC National Meeting, we discovered how ACS is centering health equity within the Roundtables. We also allowed members the opportunity to evaluate their organization’s efforts in promoting health equity and utilize ACS tools to pinpoint strategies for advancing health equity in their own work. Watch the full session!

Got questions about health equity? 🗣️ Now’s your chance to contribute! Ahead of our November 19 town hall-style webinar on tackling health equity challenges, we’re inviting you to submit your questions. Your input will help shape a dynamic conversation with leading experts, fueling real action and solutions. 🔗 Submit your questions here ➡️ https://bit.ly/40hlDS8 💻 Register for our free webinar here ➡️ bit.ly/P4HENOV2024WEBINAR #P4HE #Partners4HE #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #PaidFamilyLeave #HealthEquity #SocialJustice

ICYMI: In Exploring Rural Health’s September episode, Krista Postai and Jason Wesco tell us how they built a multi-location regional health organization that leverages partnerships to address health-related social needs. https://lnkd.in/gaEb623x

The Health Equity Compact's Health Equity Trends Summit is this week! After months of planning with an incredible team of staff, volunteers, advisors, and speakers, what will make the Summit successful is YOU! There is so much power when the MA health equity community comes together - passion, creativity, commitment and strength. I hope we'll see you in the room or online on Thursday to spotlight Health Equity in Action and push for more. #HETS2024 #HealthEquityCompact #HealthEquityNow

Today, the Health Equity Diagnostic Infrastructure (HEDI) initiative honors Juneteenth. HEDI is dedicated to establishing an infrastructure that enforces health equity. #rare360 #rareadvocacy #rareactivism #juneteenth

Certainly! It's commendable that the CDC and similar entities are emphasizing a collaborative approach to global health equity. However, I'm curious: do these efforts truly reflect a bottom-up approach that listens to and addresses the needs of local communities? Sustainable health equity needs to begin with grassroots initiatives that understand and respond to the specific challenges faced by diverse populations, rather than solely from leadership who may not have lived those experiences firsthand. Integrating these perspectives can enhance the effectiveness and relevance of broader health initiatives.

What are y’all up to today? I’m down in NOLA talking about health equity from a rural health perspective. Advancing health equity does not take a one size fits all approach. And if someone tell you it does 🏃🏾♀️ 🏃 🏃♂️ in the opposite direction. As always I’ll share what I’m learning and hope you join the conversation. #healthequity