Health Equity
In this podcast, Franck Nelson, RWJUH assistant vice president of health equity, discusses the big steps the organization has taken to dismantle equity barriers in its care delivery system and the community it serves.
In a new video for Hispanic Heritage Month, José R. Sánchez, CEO of Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, reflects on rising from humble beginnings as a Latino immigrant to lead an organization that serves a diverse minority community.
Health Affairs article examines role of health equity officers in addressing health care disparities
An article published in Health Affairs examines hospital equity officers’ roles and actions to address the leading factors that contribute to health care disparities, including structural racism.
Charlie Forbush, chief administrative officer at Western Wisconsin Health, describes the hospital's behavioral health expansion within the schools and community and how it has made a difference in patients’ access to whole-person care.
Despite improvements in COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant people, low vaccination coverage indicates an ongoing public health concern.
Hackensack University Medical Center has opened the Helena Theurer Pavilion, a new 530,000-square-foot, nine-story surgical and intensive care tower to help address health equity and work with the community to address areas of need.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of clinical bias and its impact on overall health inequities. A framework is provided to help health care organizations identify and then address this crucial factor to equitable care delivery. Additionally, Parkview Health will demonstrate the ability to…
Based on an AHA-led discussion with hospital leaders, this resource shares strategies to foster equitable practices in maternal care at the patient and organizational level.
AHA is now accepting applications through Nov. 17 for the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Awards, which will recognize the efforts of three outstanding hospital and health care systems in advancing health equity, diversity and inclusion.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Sept. 7 released a proposed rule intended to update and clarify requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the…