How can governments, the medical community, and community and faith-based organizations reach the vulnerable groups who need the vaccine the most but face the greatest challenges to getting it? Trust and trustworthiness are significant challenges to achieving COVID-19 vaccine equity. Policymakers, health care providers, pharmacies, and community-based organizations are working hard to build trust where […]
Medicaid telehealth policies have historically focused on services for adult populations. However, a growing number of Medicaid programs facilitate the delivery of healthcare services to children and youth via telehealth in primary care, educational, and residential settings. Telehealth has the potential to increase access to healthcare services for younger Medicaid beneficiaries and connect them to […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH), the National Park Service (NPS), and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) will host a virtual panel discussion on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT. […]
Each May, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This year, OMH and its partners throughout the country will focus on supporting communities that have been disproportionately impacted by […]
Nutrition First, the WIC Association of Washington State, is hosting its WIC Conference & Trade Show virtually from May 11-14, 2021. Out-of-state attendees are welcome!
Join the National Academy of Medicine on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 3:00 pm ET for a webinar to discuss findings and recommendations from The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. To extend the path for the future of nursing into 2030, an expert committee has evaluated previous literature and new […]
There is no shortage of news, reports, conferences, and presentations that talk about the problems with housing affordability, housing insecurity, and homelessness. What is needed is more information about solutions—especially solutions that can be implemented by local communities, regions, and states. The summit is an ideal opportunity to mobilize and equip your community to successfully […]
Join 2020 Mom leaders, The Shades of Blue Project, and others for the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) hosted Twitter chat on maternal mental health equity. Learn more and follow the chat on Wednesday here.
The Leadership Summit for Healthy Communities provides community coalitions and public health partners with proven and sustainable approaches that lead to increased access to healthy choices for all people. This annual event brings together hundreds of public health and community stakeholders to inspire each other and to explore policy, systems, and environmental change strategies that […]
As healthcare and public health systems continue vaccinating community members against COVID-19, there is a need to provide information that builds confidence and helps people make informed decisions about the vaccines. ASPR TRACIE, in collaboration with New York City Health + Hospitals, is hosting the “Be A COVID-19 Vaccine Champion" webinar where speakers will discuss […]