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We appreciate your insightful remarks. Your insights on the subject matter are particularly valuable. The need to address health equity is pressing worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). I am grateful for your thorough response to my queries regarding health equity in LMICs, where disability rates are high and resources are limited. @IE_OlderPersons @KylieShaeOAM @HabenGirma @temisrael @PascalBijleveld @alabriqu @wizara_afyatz @_atscale

Watching "Love is the First Ceremony," a powerful video from our sister community health center, the Native American Health Center (NAHC), in Oakland, I was struck by how it captures the essence of community healthcare. Beautifully filmed with tenderness and heart, it illustrates how integrated housing, workforce development, and cultural connection can transform lives far beyond the traditional scope of medical care. NAHC CEO Natalie Aguilera shared, "Housing and healthcare are so connected. Someone is not going to focus on their health if they don't have stable housing," underscoring the importance of addressing social determinants of health to provide truly comprehensive care. NAHC’s model reflects a profound understanding of the link between health and housing stability. As CEO Aguilera continued, "It's not just about health care. It's not just coming in for a clinical care visit. It's about ensuring we provide all these other resources to the community, whether that's opportunities for workforce development, whether that's housing." Chief Culture Officer Anthony Guzman’s words also stood out: "We're starting to return to our ancestral wisdom. We're starting to understand the place of all of the relatives. Listening to the voice of women." This focus on strengths and cultural appreciation exemplifies what’s possible when we lead with love and understanding. To my colleagues at NAHC—thank you for sharing a part of your story with all of us and for showing us what it means to provide healthcare with heart. Your work challenges all of us to think bigger about how we serve our communities. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/guTnMh_4 #NativeAmericanHealth #HealthEquity #FQHC #HealthcareLeadership #LifeLongProud

🌟 An Introduction to Age-friendly Communities - hosted by Centre for Ageing Better🌟 Are you passionate about creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive, regardless of age? Swansea is leading the charge to become an age-friendly city, and we want you to be a part of it! 👉 What: We're joining the one-hour webinar hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better. They'll delve into the essentials of Age-friendly Communities, as defined by the World Health Organisation, and showcase real-life examples from UK members on their journey towards creating better places to grow old. 👥 Who should attend: Whether you're a new member or partner of an existing Age-friendly Community, this webinar is tailored just for you. We'd encourage those within the HACC membership who are working in ageing research. 🔍 What is covered: Why Age-Friendly Communities matter: Discover the importance of fostering inclusive environments for all ages. Frameworks for success: Learn about the 'what' and 'how' of building Age-friendly Communities. Inspiring case studies: Gain insights from UK Network members on their impactful initiatives. Support for your community: Find out how Ageing Better and the UK Network can help propel your community towards its next age-friendly milestones. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards creating vibrant, inclusive spaces for people of all ages. Sign up now and let's make a difference together! 💫 #AgeFriendly #CommunityBuilding #Inclusion #Webinar #AgeingBetter #Swansea #UKNetwork

Hey everyone! Today, let’s explore how community outreach plays a key role in promoting women's health. It’s all about coming together and making a difference! 💪✨ 1️⃣ Education and Awareness: Community outreach spreads crucial health information, helping women understand and take charge of their health. Knowledge is power! 📚💡 2️⃣ Access to Resources: Outreach programs connect women with essential health resources, from free screenings to wellness workshops. Everyone deserves access to care! 🏥📈 3️⃣ Support Networks: Building a strong support system through community groups empowers women to share experiences and support each other. We're stronger together! 🤝❤️ 4️⃣ Breaking Stigmas: Community initiatives help break down health-related stigmas, encouraging women to seek help without fear of judgment. Let’s normalize health conversations! 🗣️🚫 5️⃣ Promoting Preventive Care: Outreach emphasizes the importance of preventive care, guiding women to regular check-ups and early detection. Prevention is better than cure! 🩺🔍 6️⃣ Tailored Programs: Creating programs that cater to the unique needs of women in different communities ensures no one is left behind. Every woman’s health matters! 🌍👩🦱👩🦳 7️⃣ Empowerment Through Education: Empowering women with knowledge and resources leads to healthier communities. Educated women make informed health choices! 🧠💪 Community outreach is essential for promoting women's health and creating a supportive environment. Let’s come together to empower every woman to lead a healthy and fulfilling life! 🌸🌟 #WomensHealth #CommunityOutreach #Empowerment #HealthPromotion #SupportEachOther #StrongerTogether #WellnessJourney

World Health Summit: humbled to have opened the 1st session entirely dedicated to #Health #Equity for #Persons with #Disabilities to Achieve Health for All A huge thank to co-hosting organizations Sightsavers, International Disability and Development Consortium, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. Special Olympics, The Missing Billion, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London I hope this will not be the last and that health equity for persons with disabilities will be featured in future WHS. This is important, because we know that compared to the general population, persons with disabilities die up to 20 years earlier and have poorer health due to unjust and avoidable factors   But the health sector is not addressing these health #inequities and persons with disabilities are left behind as we show in our Global report on health inequities for persons with disabilities. The good news is that we know what to do and we have already outlined it in the Global report   Targeted, disability-#inclusive actions, as part of our primary health care #PHC efforts, and as part of every country’s journey towards universal health coverage #UHC is what is needed. Advancing disability #inclusion in the health sector is not a choice anymore    There are 1.3 billion people with significant disability in the world Investing in disability inclusion in the health sector has benefits for the economy and society World Health Organization estimates that every 1 US $ spent on disability-inclusive noncommunicable disease #NCDs #prevention and #care, yields 10 US$ of increases in #healthy #life years and #human #capital     WHO is moving the disability inclusion agenda forward in 3 keyways   👍 Bringing stakeholders together under a common vision, for coordinated action towards health equity for persons with disabilities. This will be done through our new Global Health Equity and Disability Platform, to be launched in 2025. The last 2 days, we held the first global consultation meeting with experts working in the disability and health space  👍 Mainstreaming disability in our own house, through the implementation of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy across our business operations and technical programmes   👍 Supporting Ministries of Health to develop national action plans to advance disability inclusion in the health sector through the WHO Disability Inclusion Guide for Action, a planning tool that will be launched soon    📌 Every stakeholder has a role. And listening to, and acting on, the voices of people with disabilities is fundamental. I thank the International Disability Alliance for its close collaboration with us. The heavy lifting on health equity for persons with disabilities should not be left to the NGO sector only. If we want to achieve health for all, we must prioritize health equity for persons with disabilities as part of the #globalhealth agenda Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Alarcos Cieza, Guy Fones, Darryl Barrett

We celebrate the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)’s annual National Minority Health Month and are inspired by this year’s theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. This theme invites us to understand how the unique environments, cultures, histories, and circumstances (known as social drivers of health, or SDOH) of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations impact their overall health. This National Minority Health Month the OMH encourages everyone to Be the #SourceForBetterHealth for racial and ethnic minority populations— and we agree! So, this year, we celebrate National Minority Health Month and its theme by lifting up our ‘on the ground’ partners across SDOH domains doing the transformational work of moving from understanding into action to improve minority health and wellbeing. Whether public sector or community-based; public health, healthcare, education, justice, housing or community development; national organizations or grass-roots groups imbedded in communities—our partners are all committed to moving from system-centered to person- centered practices that center and respond to diverse cultural voices, beliefs and context to address SDOH’s that impact the diverse communities they serve. 🔎 Learn more about how addressing social drivers of health can help eliminate health disparities and learn how you can take action in your community: https://lnkd.in/eFyydTnd #NMHM24 #HealthEquity

It's here! The best of FY24. Check out the DEI FY24 Annual Report and thanks for your continued support. #TrinityHealth #DEIAnnualReport

Alongside the United Nations General Assembly, the Missing Billion Initiative, McKinsey Health Institute and Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. convened funders and implementers for an action-oriented dialogue on advancing health equity through disability-inclusive health investments. The importance of driving transformation externally and internally at the organization level, having people with disabilities play a key role in the design of funding mechanisms, and viewing disability through the lens of intersectionality across sectors - from healthcare to education and more, were some of the insights shared by panelists Samantha Diamond of Clinton Health Access Initiative, Catherine Hyde Townsend of Ford Foundation, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo Nhlapo of The World Bank Group and Chris Carter of the Human Development Department, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK, in an energizing conversation moderated by Dr Ola Abualghaib. Learn more about MHI's work with the Missing Billion Initiative: https://lnkd.in/gvXDJjhj Check out our new collaborative report, exploring actions stakeholders take to build more care pathways that are inclusive of people with disabilities: https://lnkd.in/eZTpdXDT #InclusiveHealth #HealthEquity #DisabilityInclusion

The theme of National Minority Health Month emphasizes the crucial role of culture, community, and connections in improving health outcomes. The spotlight on minority health in April underscores the persistent inequities and barriers faced by minorities in accessing quality healthcare. These include historical discrimination, systemic racism, and social determinants of health that perpetuate unfavorable health outcomes. Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet many minorities encounter obstacles such as lack of insurance, accessibility issues, and cultural barriers. Mistrust stemming from historical abuses and medical injustices further complicates the situation. Diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging concepts is essential in achieving health equity. CLAS standards are adhered to for language and other communicative barriers. There are many barriers, such as accessibility, not feeling they belong, and cultural insensitivities toward them that complicates getting their needs met. The inevitable inequities can seem monumental to those marginalized communities when there aren’t best practices followed from policies, procedures, and a level of accountability in place to assure compliance. Health equity should be attainable for all. To address these challenges, it's imperative to adopt culturally competent approaches, build trusting relationships, and understand the community's unique needs and environmental factors. Collaboration among various stakeholders and community resources is essential to bridge gaps and provide comprehensive support services. By prioritizing these strategies, including education, income support, housing, employment, and transportation assistance, we can empower underserved communities to overcome barriers and improve their health outcomes. #mentalhealth #accessibility #collaboration #community #support #healthequity

It’s crucial to arm ourselves with the right tools to advance health equity in our communities. RWJF HPF (The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) offers a wealth of resources designed to empower us in this mission. Check out these powerful tools ⤵ 🔷 Data Gathering Websites 🔷 ▶ Child Opportunity Index: Measures 29 factors influencing child health and well-being, highlighting disparities in access to essentials like healthy foods and safe housing. ▶ City Health Dashboard: Provides data on over 40 health measures for 900+ cities, covering critical metrics like birthweight and smoking rates. ▶ Life Expectancy Calculator: Estimates life expectancy across various demographics, revealing community disparities. ▶ CUSP Database: Tracks state COVID-19 policies and their impacts on the most affected communities, such as policies on relief programs and eviction protections. 🔷 Books Worth Reading 🔷 ▶ Black Girl Shining and Black Boy Shining by researcher, educator, and advocate Dr. Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt. ▶ The Beautiful Darkness by Joshunda Sanders ▶ The Contagion Next Time by Sandro Galea Powerful data combined with collective wisdom can help us shape more equitable and just communities. Dive into these resources and let’s work together to create change! ✨ At VMG, we are committed to breaking new ground in health equity by leveraging our extensive expertise in management consulting across public health, technology, and military domains. Serving diverse clients including government bodies, commercial sector organizations, academic institutions, and non-profit entities around the globe, VMG's innovative solutions address the most complex challenges. Our team of experts works diligently behind the scenes, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on the broader vision. We invite you to partner with us in this transformative journey. Let's advance health equity together by integrating strategic solutions that empower communities and foster inclusive growth. Discover how VMG can work with you to overcome obstacles and create impactful changes for a more equitable future. Reach out today! Read the full article here and share on your social media platforms! https://lnkd.in/eS3mZdzu #RobertWoodJohnsonFoundation #HealthEquity #Advocacy