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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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  • Today, and as we look to the future, numerous concepts, beliefs, practices, policies, and systems pose threats to health equity. To raise awareness of the most pressing issues for health equity and to ideate on solutions, the P4HE Collaborative is hosting a town hall style webinar to uplift your questions on current and future threats to health equity and the actions needed to overcome them. This…
    November 2024
    Policy and Practice, Systemic Determinants, Isms and Phobias
  • When talking about health, one often fails to consider the many ways the various aspects of our lives play a part in its progression. Health is a matter of wellbeing in every context, therefore it’s important to emphasize the role that key institutions play in promoting health equity. Unions, for example, are prominent drivers of health equity that people often don’t think about. However, the…
    November 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • The Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) Research Collaborative hosted a workshop series on Mobilization of Community for Health in Latin America and the Caribbean.This three-part workshop series introduced activism in the region, including leaders among the Garifuna working to combat HIV in Honduras and the diaspora, Candomblé practitioners in Brazil, and Argentines working towards…
    October 2024
    Advocacy
  • This workshop series of three sessions, presented in collaboration with Grantmakers in Health, delves into the internal and external factors that influence how communities and health philanthropy engage with each other. We break down these factors and provide a clear understanding of what drives community involvement, and we provide actionable steps that health philanthropy can take to…
    October 2024
    Services & Programs
  • This webinar kicks off a four-part virtual learning series hosted in collaboration with Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE Collaborative), and Grantmakers In Health (GIH), a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Throughout this virtual series, we uncover how we can collectively move…
    September 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • How can we better support families welcoming a new child? How can companies enhance their care for employees to promote a fair and just society? Companies must prioritize the well-being of their employees, as they are essential to the organization’s success. Employees should never be viewed as disposable or dispensable. Paid family leave is essential for promoting health equity and…
    September 2024
    Maternal/Child Health, Paid Family Leave
  • Welcome to the P4HE Collaborative Resource Spotlight on Power Sharing in Grantmaking. Power Sharing in Grantmaking refers to the practice of distributing decision-making authority and control over resources among various stakeholders involved in the grantmaking process. This includes funders, grantees, and the communities they serve. It's a collaborative approach that aims to democratize…
    September 2024
    Policy and Practice, Services & Programs
  • In this episode we speak to Dr. Melody Goodman, Interim Dean, Professor of Biostatistics, Director, Center for Anti-racism, Social Justice & Public Health, New York University. We cover her childhood living in Jamaica Queens, New York, and her unconventional career journey that led her to biostatistics and academia. We also discuss the importance of mentorship and her approach to mentoring…
    September 2024
    Community-rooted/Participatory Research
  • In the United States, it’s estimated that up to 1 in 4 adults, or about 27% of adults, have some type of disability and within this group, it’s believed that 10% of the population has a medical condition that falls under the category of an “invisible disability.” These individuals often face significant barriers to employment, which can impact their health and well-being. National Disability…
    August 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • Welcome to the P4HE Collaborative Resource Spotlight on the role of philanthropy in advancing health equity. Philanthropy has a critical role to play in ensuring that health disparities are acknowledged and addressed. In this blog post, we’re excited to share a curated list of resources designed to level set for policy makers, private sector leaders, community members, academics, researchers,…
    August 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are impairments that present before 18 years of age which impact cognition, ability to learn, and adaptive behaviors such as activities of daily living. People with IDD experience disproportionate health challenges, including higher rates of diabetes, and are at higher risk of severe outcomes or death due to COVID-19. They receive prenatal care at…
    July 2024
    Mental/Behavioral Health, Advocacy
  • From 1969’s Stonewall to the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision for equal marriage, the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States has been an important development in the past century. LGBTQ+ health is a crucial part of this progress. While awareness of LGBTQ+ health and rights has been given more attention in the past decade, there is also legislation in multiple states…
    June 2024
    Advocacy
  • According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Mental and behavioral health care is an important element of health for all people. However, differences in health care access, social determinants of health, and other structural inequities can all lead to disparities in mental…
    May 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • Continuing the conversation from episode one, in this episode we discuss the intersections of trauma, racism, and exposure to violence that affect adolescents, the idea of radical hope and liberation, and what needs to happen in the system and our society improve the overall wellbeing of these youth.ResourcesInclusion and Advocacy for Women with ADHD: Addressing Inequities and Challenging…
    May 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • This webinar brings together voices from different art fields, activism, and other sectors to share their insights on the role of the arts as an activism tool. Speakers discuss ways that cross-sector organizations can collaborate with artists to mobilize communities and drive change to promote health equity.Webinar Objectives:Discuss various art mediums as forms of activism and how each could be…
    May 2024
    Advocacy
  • In part one of this two-part episode we discuss the effects and utilization of culturally responsive wellbeing assessments for Black and Latinx adolescents with ADHD to address negative impacts of structural racism. This includes providing access to quality care, proper diagnosis, and interventions for those oppressed by the system. Our guests, Zoe Smith and Marcus Flax, who are leading this…
    May 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • In a world filled with disparities and inequities, the intersection of art and public health emerges as a bright light, offering avenues for both expression and empowerment. Art such as poetry, music, and paintings allow for the public to convey the harsh realities many vulnerable populations face. There are several pathways through which art might be able to mitigate health disparities, from…
    May 2024
    Advocacy
  • Sepsis Alliance is the leading sepsis organization in the U.S. working in all 50 states to save lives and reduce suffering from sepsis. Sepsis Alliance is a charitable organization run by a dedicated team who share a strong commitment to battling sepsis.Our Vision: A world in which no one is harmed by sepsis.Our Mission: Save lives and reduce suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care.The…
    April 2024
    Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing, Policy and Practice
  • The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research. The Coalition strives to address the entire LGBTQ+ community, including individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and age regardless of disability, income, education, and…
    April 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • The politics of health equity involve a variety of views, beliefs, and factors that affect how health inequity is discussed and how health policies are implemented. Such differing political perspectives shape our perceptions of health issues and health disparities experienced by marginalized populations, influencing the actions taken to address them. Political divides and polarization are…
    March 2024
    Policy and Practice
  • The Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) Research Collaborative hosted our fourth workshop series, which focused on design thinking and design justice. This three-part workshop series introduced participants to the problem-solving methods of design thinking to work toward justice and discussed how the social, environmental, and political histories of place can inform practices of…
    March 2024
    Policy and Practice, Social/Structural Determinants
  • As the root causes of health inequities are more readily acknowledged, it is clear that efforts to redress injustices toward equity are required. Advocacy and activism are key approaches to progress toward equity, yet can be overlooked as effective public health practices. This webinar will discuss concepts related to advocacy and activism for health equity and give attendees actionable steps and…
    February 2024
    Advocacy
  • The National Women’s Health Network is a 501c3 not for profit that represents the health interests of women across the life continuum. We maintain an intersectional focus on sexual and reproductive health, maternal health and the health and well-being of aging women. We work to improve women’s health outcomes through state and federal advocacy, consumer health education, and grassroots technical…
    January 2024
    Advocacy
  • Our Mission: HealthyWomen is dedicated to educating women in the middle — ages 35 to 64 — so they can make informed health decisions, advocate for themselves and prioritize their health and wellness.We are guided by our values:Trusted Partner: We educate and engage women by providing them with scientifically-reviewed, evidence-based information that allows them to make informed health choices to…
    December 2023
    Policy and Practice
  • The National Medical Association (NMA) is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.The National Medical Association (NMA) is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA is a 501(c) (3) national…
    December 2023
    Policy and Practice

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