Health Leads August 2024 Newsletter

Q&A with our CEO Alex Quinn:

Health Leads History and the Road Ahead
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Our CEO Alexandra Quinn ([link removed]) sat down with Solutions Insights Lab ([link removed]) Editor Alec Saelens to talk about the 25+ year evolution of Health Leads, as well as her take on the future of racial health equity work, philanthropy and community-led advocacy. Their conversation covers Health Leads wins and learnings over the last several years, Quinn’s philosophy and approach as CEO of a mission-driven organization, and more!
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Next Steps in Our Collective

Health Equity Movement
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This month, the Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) hosted the first of many spaces where we'll co-create collective responses to health equity challenges. Check out the recording and feedback ([link removed]) that members have already shared about their goals for this ever-evolving community! Sign up for updates on the next gathering here ([link removed]) .
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Stories from the Front Lines of Food Justice

Vital CxNs sat down with five of our Neighborhood Food Access Collaborative ([link removed]) advocates to hear their stories, the major food access challenges they see facing their neighbors in Boston, and their advice to others who are interested in getting involved in their communities.
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Celebrating CHWs Role in

Increasing Vaccination Equity
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The National Association of Community Health Workers, in partnership with Vaccinate Your Family and Dia de la Mujer Latina, will be hosting a joint webinar celebrating and acknowledging the important role that many CHWs hold as vaccinate navigators, educators, and even vaccinators themselves. Join the conversation on September 18th!
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Shaping the Research Priorities

for Health Workforce Policy

Guided by the values of social justice and health equity, Healthforce Center at UCSF set out to advance California-focused health workforce research that prioritizes systems and policy changes to promote the diversity and skills of health workers. Read the blog post ([link removed]) about their progress to date, and join the upcoming design workshop to share your ideas and recommendations.
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What We Are Watching, Reading and Hearing!

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Community Referral Networks - Why and How? ([link removed])

Community Referral Networks (CRNs) have played a key role in the United States in addressing long-standing health inequities. Our Research to Pursue and Advance Racial Equity through Community Networks (RePARE) project assessed the operational structure, financial makeup, and community impact of CRNs to enhance both community health and racial equity.
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Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy ([link removed])

Trump and Harris have distinctly different records and positions on health care - an important topic and a significant concern for voters. This side-by-side analysis by KFF provides a quick resource for understanding the presidential candidates current positions and proposed policies.
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Promoting Equity & Health Inclusive Policies ([link removed])

CA4Health understands that social movements should be inclusive, authentic and brave, and that no single person or entity can do it alone. This episode of People.Power.Perspectives podcast ([link removed]) discusses how Promoting Equity & Health Inclusive Policies within diverse communities benefits everyone.

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