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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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- Given the new state requirements and the resulting proliferation of CHEO positions, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) in 2023 commissioned PHC to explore the responsibilities, priorities and experiences of the nascent CHEO role and investigate the contexts where these roles were being implemented. PHC conducted a landscape analysis that included a quantitative survey (N=22) of CHEOs…October 2024Policy and Practice
- Climate distress in young people is very likely to increase in coming years, and young people’s mental health services need to be prepared to meet the demand. This paper reports a qualitative pilot study to establish the views of three stakeholder groups involved in youth mental health counselling services in England: young people, mental health counsellors, and strategic partners. We find broad…October 2024Mental/Behavioral Health, Climate Change
- 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 2024Policy 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 2024Maternal/Child Health, Paid Family Leave
- Welcome to the P4HE Collaborative Resource Spotlight on Backlash and Social Cohesion. Backlash and Social Cohesion refers to the sense of belonging of a community and the relationships among members within it. 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, advocates,…September 2024Social/Structural Determinants
- 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 2024Policy and Practice, Services & Programs
- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently allowed Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth to go back into effect. In a dissenting opinion, Judge Charles Wilson stated, “This matter is a medical issue, where patients are best left to make decisions alongside health professionals, with access to complete, unbiased information, as needed.” Wilson’s words demonstrate how bans…September 2024Advocacy
- 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 2024Community-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 2024Policy and Practice
- Substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable and “complex condition that involves a problematic pattern of substance use”. Recovery services are important to treating substance use disorders and for positive behavior change. These services can include detoxification, cognitive or behavioral therapy, and medication-assisted therapy in an inpatient, outpatient, or long-term sober living community…August 2024Substance Use and Misuse
- This paper tackles the issue of health and well-being misinformation, the dissemination of false or misleading information related to medical treatments, diseases, mental health, nutrition, exercise or general well-being, propagated by social media influencers. It investigates the virality of misinformation posts by TikTok and Instagram influencers exploring users’ appraisals and their sharing…August 2024Communication
- Voting is now recognized as a public health priority. In June 2023, voter participation was named as a ‘core objective’ in the nation's health goals, Healthy People 2030. Core objectives reflect high-priority public health issues that are associated with evidence-based interventions. In explaining its decision, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) said: “Voting offers a…August 2024Policy 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 2024Policy and Practice
- Youth may experience “inequitable, unsafe, or unhealthy conditions” in their work and communities. Young people also have fresh perspectives, creativity, energy, and optimism, which makes them valuable contributors to their societies. Getting youth involved in shaping systems and structures which affect health may address the upstream causes of poor health and inequities. Supporting youth…August 2024Social/Structural Determinants
- Medical misinformation has the potential to negatively impact health outcomes for people who have been marginalized. This reality became all too clear during the COVID-19 pandemic when medical misinformation, myths, and conspiracy theories abounded. In a recent study, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity (CHE) researchers concluded that lower educational levels, health literacy, and greater…July 2024Advocacy
- A growing body of research has focused on the social and economic determinants that lead to health inequity among different population groups in the US. People in low-income communities face daily economic challenges, “food deserts,” inadequate housing, and other conditions that undermine their health and well-being.The structural determinants of health inequity, however, are more hidden from…July 2024Policy and Practice, Social/Structural Determinants
- In the United States, most mothers work during pregnancy. Yet, until the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in 2022, pregnant employees did not have a right to reasonable accommodations to work under safe conditions. This law is expected to increase employment among pregnant women, making it critical to understand the effects of work during pregnancy on health and the potential benefits…July 2024Maternal/Child Health, Policy and Practice
- In this episode we speak to the team leading the Disrupting the Cycle project, which aims to better understand how Black people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) navigate the health services system and how to best support these individuals in a way that is culturally affirming, anti-ableist, and also affirms their ability to actively participate in their own healthcare.…July 2024Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing
- The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the persistent racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. The pandemic has also had profound spillover effects on other aspects of health and wellbeing, such as mental health, chronic diseases, education, and income, for marginalized groups. In this article, we provide a thorough analysis of the pandemic’s impact on racial and…July 2024COVID-19/Coronavirus, Policy and Practice
- This webinar brings together cross-sector voices, including experts on intellectual and developmental disabilities, to share their insights on the unmet health needs of people with IDD and how to best serve them. Speakers discuss ways that policy makers, health care providers, communities, advocates, and academics can collaborate to center individuals with IDD when designing and implementing…July 2024Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing
- Immunizations have saved at least 154 million lives in the last 50 years and are one of the most important tools in preventive health care. They are a large contributor to the worldwide increases in life expectancy in the past century. Vaccines work in different ways, often by introducing an antigen in the form of a weakened or inactivated version of a pathogen. This teaches immune cells to…July 2024Vaccines
- Health care has often taken a central role in political campaigns, and the 2024 presidential election is no different. But the debate around health care isn’t just about policy. The issues at stake — such as health care coverage and affordability, reproductive health and substance use disorders — affect individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the nation, making it a high priority…July 2024Policy & Law
- In today's society, the concept of social justice has become increasingly important in all aspects of our lives, including education. As educators, we are responsible for ensuring that every student has access to equal opportunities and resources to thrive academically and personally. In this article, we will explore the definition and importance of social justice in education, examine the…July 2024Early Childhood Education, Opportunity Youth
- We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action. (website description)July 2024Systemic Determinants
- Why Equity Matters: Across the nation, gaps in health are large, persistent and increasing—many of them caused by barriers set up at all levels of our society. After all, it's hard to be healthy without access to good jobs and schools and, safe, affordable homes. Health equity means increasing opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible, no matter who we are, where we live, or…July 2024Services & Programs
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