Local and State Governments Are Declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis (updated July 30, 2020)

Originally posted June 8, 2020 (latest updates are highlighted in red) SUMMARY: As of July 30, 2020, 128 local jurisdictions Continue reading →

Re-defining “Normal” After COVID-19 with Equity and Justice

Many are anxiously waiting for the day when we can all “go back to normal”, to our lives “before COVID-19”. Continue reading →

Pete Buttigieg: Douglass Plan for Comprehensive Investment in the Empowerment of Black America

Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has released his Douglass Plan for a Comprehensive Investment in the Empowerment of Black America, Continue reading →

National Quality Forum: Roadmap for Promoting Health Equity and Eliminating Disparities

The National Quality Forum (NQF) has issued a Roadmap for Promoting Health Equity and Eliminating Disparities. Despite overall improvements in Continue reading →

National Quality Forum: Request for Comments on Draft Report on Healthcare Disparities Measurement

The National Quality Forum (NQF) has released a draft report, A Roadmap to Reduce Health and Healthcare Disparities through Measurement. Continue reading →

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: Communities in Action – Pathways to Health Equity

This report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine describes the causes and solutions to health inequities in Continue reading →

Health Research & Education Trust: Creating Effective Hospital-Community Partnerships to Build a Culture of Health

The Health Research & Education Trust of the American Hospital Association has published this guide for creating effective partnerships between hospitals and Continue reading →

Health Research & Education Trust: Hospital-Based Strategies for Creating a Culture of Health

The Health Research & Education Trust of the American Hospital Association has published this guide on how hospitals can support Continue reading →