Case study: How Equity of Care Award winner Augusta Health addressed structural barriers
Augusta Health was awarded the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award in the Emerging category after showcasing how it leveraged AHA’s Health Equity Roadmap to dismantle structural barriers in its surrounding communities, in addition to providing high-quality health care services, with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care. LEARN MORE
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