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August 22, 2023
Poll: Americans Strongly Support Health Departments and Services
Americans are more familiar with and supportive of their local health officials than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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March 17, 2022
Centering Equity in Community Health Partnerships
In collaborating with seasoned community health practitioners over the last year, it has become clear that many of us in […]
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September 9, 2020
Update to Essential Public Health Services Increases Focus on Health Equity
The importance of health equity and its effects on health outcomes are the foundations of a major update to the […]
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June 29, 2020
What Does Racism Have to Do With COVID-19? Â
Black people and people of color have experienced significantly higher rates of COVID-19 infection and death compared with their white counterparts. It […]
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March 25, 2020
Health Leaders on COVID-19: Recognize Inequities, Maintain Connections, Work Together
What does the COVID-19 pandemic reveal about our society’s inequities, and what we can learn from it to ensure a […]
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December 15, 2019
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Lauren Powell
Read Lauren’s bio. See all 40 Under 40 honorees. Five Questions for Lauren 1. Who or what inspired you to […]
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November 27, 2019
The Root Causes of Health Inequity: How Deep Are We Willing to Dig?
A few weeks ago, I traveled to San Diego for the Root Cause Coalition’s National Summit on the Social Determinants […]
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October 31, 2019
Mobilizing Public Health for Environmental Justice
This year’s APHA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will be an important opportunity to mobilize public health for environmental justice. I’m […]
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October 24, 2019
Inclusive Public Health Data Can Change Narratives, Save Lives
Public health can be a powerful catalyst for social justice when it is used to give voice to otherwise silenced […]
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October 5, 2019
Achieving Cultural Proficiency: The Intersection of Health and Culture
Improving health among diverse populations is only possible with effective communications, tailored messaging, and careful consideration of communications methods. In […]
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January 16, 2019
Health Affairs: Meeting Individual Social Needs Falls Short Of Addressing Social Determinants Of Health
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September 26, 2018
Video: 10 Things We Should Talk about When We Talk about Health
At the annual meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials on Sept. 26, Sandro Galea, dean of […]