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The growing undergraduate public health movement in the nation is exciting; yet, concerns linger over the persistently inadequate numbers of racial and/or ethnic minority public health practitioners. Numerous studies have shown racial and ethnic minority health professionals are more likely to work…
California's Central Valley is known for its abundant fruits and vegetables; however, many families struggle to get access to these healthy foods. In low-income and minority neighborhoods, a greater inequity exists in accessing healthy food, due to fewer full-service grocery stores, higher…
The AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize annually honors hospitals and health systems that continually work toward the Institute of Medicine's six quality aims—safety, patient-centeredness, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness and equity.
This HPOE webinar, held with the Institute for Diversity, highlights Henry Ford Health System, which was recognized as a finalist for the AHA's Equity of Care award for innovative and strategic methods for providing training to employees on issues of health care equity and culturally appropriate…
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Monitoring Individuals with Potential Exposure and ED Patient Evaluation and Management
This guide provides a framework for hospitals and care systems to stratify patient race, ethnicity and language data and use them to identify and address health care disparities. In the guide you will find sample dashboards and outlined steps.
The Employee Flu Immunization Campaign Kit is designed to help hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care settings protect staff and patients from influenza by increasing health care worker immunization rates. The kit includes facts, worksheets, promotional materials, tips, and step-by-step…