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The Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) Resource Library is a virtual portal containing action-oriented health equity research, practice, and policies. The library aims to increase equity in health by offering free access to field-tested, evidence-informed and evidence-based programs strategies and high-quality research.
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- In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Immediately following the announcement, states began mandating lockdowns for all non-essential businesses. The lockdown strategy was implemented and ORAU abruptly shifted their work culture to a work from home status. Thus, the identified problem addressed in this study…February 2023COVID-19/Coronavirus
- The pandemic exposed already existing inequities in our healthcare system when it comes to race, sex, and socioeconomic status as Black, Hispanic, AIAN, and NHOPI people experienced higher rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths than White people. They were at about one and a half times greater risk of COVID-19 infection, and about twice as likely to die from the virus, than their White counterparts.…January 2023Communication
- Where we live shouldn’t determine how long or how well we live. Everyone should have the same opportunity to live the healthiest life possible but, in many areas across the country, persistent and systemic barriers to health and opportunity exist. Most data on health, the drivers of health, and health equity are organized at the county, state, or, more recently, city level. In contrast, data…January 2023Community-rooted/Participatory Research, Social Environment
- Health care payments have a broad spectrum. Every patient has unique circumstances, and every practice has its own payment procedure. You need to ensure your family has access to the medical attention they need that is also affordable. Many practices utilize a sliding fee scale. It makes payments easier and helps coordinate your bottom line. More importantly, it keeps your family safe as you…January 2023Services & Programs
- From scientific studies to firsthand experiences, here are this year's top 5 stories that shine a light on health disparities in America, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Understanding 'Black fatigue' – and how to overcome it Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others. 2. The legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a heart surgery…December 2022Policy and Practice, Social/Structural Determinants
- Today, there is no questioning the prevalence of media in day-to-day life. People in the United States spend an average of 4.5 hours a day watching some form of entertainment media. Lasting solutions to health equity require buy-in from a range of individuals and communities, including those who are not typically engaged in educational or movement-building efforts. The broad-reaching scope of…December 2022Communication
- COVID-19 exposed more than health inequities; it also showed us the importance of digital equity, defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance as “a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy.” As Americans and people around the world engage with digital tools and learning…December 2022Policy and Practice
- For many non-profits in the arts and culture sector, the past two years have been intensely transformative in terms of navigating the pandemic, keeping their doors open, supporting artists when programming was shuttered and serving the community. At the Ashé Cultural Arts Center (ACAC) in New Orleans, the challenges were no different. However, true to its mission to use arts and culture to…December 2022Services & Programs
- A February 2021 article on the Health Affairs Forefront explored the increased emphasis on health equity among philanthropic organizations across the US. The piece, which shared findings from a survey of health care grantmakers, reported that more than four out of five foundations had changed or plan to change their health equity programming. Moreover, nearly half of those polled had created new…December 2022Services & Programs
- This timeline shares the story of the USPHS Syphilis Study at Tuskegee between the years of 1932 to 1997. The study initially included 600 Black men, 399 with syphilis and 201 without the disease. Over the years, ethical problems associated with this study were revealed, resulting in the termination of the study, a class-action lawsuit, a formal apology from President Bill Clinton, and more. #…December 2022STIs
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