Disparities/Equity of Care
Nicholas Tejeda and Ninfa M. Saunders announce the launch of the AHA's Institute for Diversity and Health Equity.
Cleveland, OH
October 2017
Nicholas Tejeda, CEO of The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, TX, is 2018 chair of the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, an AHA affiliate.
This Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King challenged America to live up to its ideals and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of race. Fifty years after his death, his words and his work continue to make an undeniable impact. But challenges remain. Most troubling to us…
CalvertHealth Medical CenterThis case study is from “Transportation and the Role of Hospitals,” which offers strategies and case examples to help hospitals and health systems address transportation issues in their communities. For more information and to access the full guide, click here.…
AHA will host a Dec. 13 webinar on a Cone Health initiative to align diversity and inclusion, community engagement, business operations and population health to achieve equity. For more information or to register for the 1 p.m. ET webinar, click here.
Equity of Care Webinar Series
Part 1: Aligning Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, Business Operations and Population Health Efforts to Achieve Equity
November 20, 2017
1:00–2:00 p.m. ET | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
A new AHA guide offers strategies and case examples to help hospitals and health systems address transportation issues in their communities. The guide is the latest in a series of resources by AHA and its Health Research & Educational Trust and Association for Community Health Improvement…
Research has shown that individuals of color, of various ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, or with limited English proficiency have less access to care, receive different care and often have worse health than those who are white.
AHA and its members strive to help all individuals…
By Gene WoodsIt was two years ago that we launched the #123forEquity Pledge Campaign. And I couldn't be more appreciative of our field’s enthusiastic response, as 50 state hospital associations and nearly 1,500 hospitals have taken the pledge so far. This is a sign of our renewed commitment as…