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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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- Welcome to the P4HE Collaborative Resource Spotlight on Combatting Misinformation and Advancing-Truth Telling. Combatting misinformation and advancing truth requires taking actions to correct and minimize the spread of false information. In this blog post, we’re excited to share a curated list of resources designed to drive action for policy makers, practitioners, private sector leaders,…March 2025Services & Programs
- Background: Health behavior theories are scientific frameworks used to inform health behavior interventions to address health-related issues, given their use in understanding and modifying behavior change.Purpose: We aimed to assess how theory-informed health behavior interventions utilize health equity frameworks and methods.Methods: Using the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a scoping review of…March 2025Policy and Practice
- In the face of uncertainty at the federal level of government, local and state governments continue to be a hub of policy innovation and implementation that improve population health outcomes and advance community interests. ChangeLab Solutions' recent webinar Accelerating Policy Change: The Power of Local & State Solutions explored how state and local changemakers can better navigate…March 2025Policy and Practice
- Background: Health equity is a commonly asserted goal of health systems. However, there is a limited understanding on how best to promote equity as a part of health system reform initiatives. We conducted a scoping review to (1) identify and characterize strategies that promote health equity during the design and implementation of health system reform initiatives; and (2) determine opportunities…March 2025Policy and Practice
- In this episode, we discuss our Quarter One Learning Journey theme of civic and policy engagement to promote health equity, by highlighting the voices and insights from previous P4HE Collaborative learnings. Hear insightful discussions on how civic engagement drives health equity, featuring impactful quotes and sound bites from previous sessions.The podcast explores the intersection of policy,…February 2025Advocacy, Policy & Law
- Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) populations experience health disparities across all areas of health care due to issues of bias, discrimination, and structural barriers to care. Existing literature on cancer screening in TGD populations demonstrates significant gaps in care; for example, transgender men receive Pap smears at lower rates than cisgender women. Because of known disparities in…February 2025Cancer, Social/Structural Determinants
- The Level Setting Dialogue introduces P4HE's quarterly topic and how it relates to health equity. It provides foundational knowledge on the topic and sets the stage for deeper exploration and understanding. For the first quarter of 2025, we explore an essential topic: political engagement for health equity. #P4HElevelsettingdialogueQ1_2025February 2025Advocacy
- Historically, the attribution of biology to race has shaped societies and manifested in innumerable disparities and irreparable harm, especially in communities of color. From the earliest days of the United States to the present day, the dehumanization and “othering” of African Americans have caused deep racial inequities that have been perpetuated and embedded in American culture. The early…February 2025COVID-19/Coronavirus, Racism
- Medical misinformation can have a profound impact on perioperative patient safety. With users numbering in the billions, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Messenger, and YouTube command an ever-increasing share of the public’s time, attention, and dependence. Consequently, they have also become primary sources of information for…February 2025Policy and Practice
- The Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE Collaborative) promotes innovation in health equity by facilitating active learning and collaboration between people and organizations about critical health equity topics. In 2024, P4HE Collaborative grew from 502 to 753 members across academia (47%), community based organizations (21%), government (12%), philanthropy (5%), and the private sector (15…January 2025
- There is no denying that politics affect health, playing a crucial role in shaping health equity. Political engagement for health equity involves collaborative, evidence-based, and non-partisan advocacy to address systemic barriers and advance policies that promote equitable health outcomes. It emphasizes bridging divides, fostering systemic change, and empowering marginalized communities to…January 2025Advocacy, Policy & Law, Social/Structural Determinants
- Welcome to the P4HE Collaborative Resource Spotlight on Political Engagement. Political engagement within health equity refers to the active involvement of individuals and groups in the political processes that influence health outcomes and the distribution of health resources. In this blog post, we’re excited to share a curated list of resources designed to drive action for policy makers,…January 2025Policy and Practice, Social/Structural Determinants
- Objectives:This qualitative study explored the beliefs and values influencing healthcare providers’ delivery of gender-affirming care (GAC) to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth amidst current social and political dynamics.Methods:The study PI conducted 43 semi-structured interviews with providers across states with varying GAC legislation. Responses from 41 providers were analyzed in…January 2025Social/Structural Determinants
- There are numerous ongoing and emerging threats to health equity, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, lack of access to insurance, and disparities in exposure to adverse childhood experiences which can impact health for a lifetime. The P4HE Collaborative emphasizes the importance of understanding these threats to health equity and addressing them through cross-sector collaboration.…January 2025Climate Change
- There are numerous ongoing and emerging threats to health equity, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, lack of access to insurance, and disparities in exposure to adverse childhood experiences which can impact health for a lifetime. The P4HE Collaborative emphasizes the importance of understanding these threats to health equity and addressing them through cross-sector collaboration.…January 2025Policy and Practice
- There are numerous ongoing and emerging threats to health equity, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, lack of access to insurance, and disparities in exposure to adverse childhood experiences which can impact health for a lifetime. The P4HE Collaborative emphasizes the importance of understanding these threats to health equity and addressing them through cross-sector collaboration.…January 2025Services & Programs
- There are numerous ongoing and emerging threats to health equity, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, lack of access to insurance, and disparities in exposure to adverse childhood experiences which can impact health for a lifetime. The P4HE Collaborative emphasizes the importance of understanding these threats to health equity and addressing them through cross-sector collaboration.…January 2025Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing, Social/Structural Determinants
- Welcome to the Mississippi Women’s Economic Security Initiative policy toolkit! In each focus area below, you’ll find our priorities for this year’s legislative session.Read short information for each topic, get graphics you can share on social media, and documents to help you learn more. (author introduction)January 2025Advocacy
- Research is fundamental for policy advocacy. It helps to describe the problem, its causes and most effective policy solutions. Throughout the advocacy process, research can bring attention to the policy issue, educate decision-makers and influencers, help build relationships and provide information to sustain a continued drumbeat on the issue.This Research for Advocacy Action Guide provides…January 2025Advocacy
- Shortage designations are used to improve access to primary care, dental, and mental health providers. The tools below allow users to query shortage area data. (website description)January 2025Policy and Practice
- The ASPPH Academic Public Health Messaging Guide 2025 builds upon the foundation of our 2024 ASPPH Messaging Guide, offering updated strategies to communicate the value of public health, particularly in a time where efforts to disrupt it are emerging at the local, state, and federal levels.(author abstract)#P4HEpodcastQ2_2025January 2025Communication
- The nuances and considerations involved in reproductive care go far beyond what can be addressed through public discourse. Just as other complex healthcare decisions cannot and should not be decided by politicians, our judicial system, or strangers, neither should decisions about pregnancy care. These are decisions that should be made by the patient in consultation with their physician or…January 2025Reproductive/Sexual Health, Advocacy
- The 2025 State Honor Roll™ of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools identifies the states and territories* with the best public policies for people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis and related allergic diseases in U.S. elementary, middle and high schools. The State Honor Roll recognizes states with the best policies for managing asthma and allergies in schools and…January 2025Asthma, Policy and Practice
- In 2023, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) began the process of updating the State Honor Roll for Asthma and Allergy Policies in Schools. In 2024, AAFA convened 19 expert stakeholders to advise on updating the policy standards for the 2025 report. These experts contributed valuable insights through roundtable discussions, helping to ensure the standards reflect…January 2025Asthma, Policy and Practice
- Background/Objectives: The concepts of trust and distrust in health systems during health crises are significantly related to public adoption of health behaviors and health outcomes. The aim of this review is to examine trust and mistrust during times of health crisis, such as periods of viral pandemics and epidemics, and how these concepts relate to public health behaviors and, by extension,…December 2024Policy and Practice
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