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The State of Oral Health: Increasing Access & Reducing Disparities

An estimated 80 million Americans currently lack access to dental care. As oral health is essential to the overall health and well-being of an individual, the high volume of those without access can have potentially devastating health consequences such as an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, chronic diseases, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Three main barriers to accessing dental care include coverage, provider […]

Accelerating Birth Equity: Moving From Data to Action

Our virtual summit from 1-4:30 pm EST will convene professionals from cross-sector organizations in the U.S. to advance knowledge on the policies and programs that can advance equity in maternal and infant health. Hear from thought leaders about addressing the root causes of health inequities with particular focus on dismantling racism, improving access to quality health care, promoting environmental […]

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Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action Webinar

On Tuesday, November 16, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host the Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action webinar, highlighting real-world examples of behavioral health service providers using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and the […]

Actionable Approaches to Furthering Equity: How Organizations Can Center Lived Expertise

Join us for another insightful conversation with Barbie Izquierdo, Jimmieka Mills, and Diane Sullivan on how and why organizations should engage people with lived and living experiences with hunger and poverty. During this conversation the team will welcome a special guest, Alissa Beers of the Center for Health Care Strategies, to highlight practical tips for […]

Black Babies Awareness Month: Centering a National Black Child Agenda

On Wednesday, November 17 at 1:30 pm ET, join the Equity Research Action Coalition for the Twitter chat “Black Babies Awareness Month: Centering a National Black Child Agenda." Hear from Equity Research Action Coalition Founder Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka, National Black Child Development Institute CEO and President Dr. Leah Austin, and Ms. Cheri Reaves, Principal Consultant and Executive Director […]

Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food

Is Junk Food Addictive? Join us for an exclusive interview with Michael Moss, best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist, formerly with The New York Times. Mr. Moss is the author of Hooked and Salt Sugar Fat. The conversation will be led by Dr. Margo Wootan, a national leader in food policy and adjunct […]

Introduction to Environmental Health and Policy

Environmental health is a vast, highly interdisciplinary field within public health that focuses on the connections and interactions between people and their environment across several facets. The field extends beyond analysis of the natural environment and investigates where we live, what we eat and drink, how and where we work, and the relationships we have […]

2021 Youth Mental Health Disparities Conference: Identifying Opportunities and Priorities in Youth Mental Health Disparities Research

This conference is being held in response to language from the Congressional House Committee on Appropriations, calling for “…a conference of leading extramural experts on health disparities…to discuss research opportunities and gaps, as well as evidence-based solutions and therapeutic interventions.” The conference will be held virtually.  It is open to the public for viewing and […]

Maternal Mental Health 101 Webinar

Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors and treatment options.  The course is designed for providers, administrators and public health employees, though all are welcome.  CEUs/CMEs are not available for this event.

Using Instagram to Engage WIC Participants

With over one billion active users worldwide, Instagram continues to be one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the market. Join us for a webinar to learn about the benefits of using Instagram, dispelling misinformation about the WIC program, and how your agency can use the platform to engage with current and prospective WIC […]