Health Leads September 2024 Newsletter

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** Health Equity is on the Ballot
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From the Oval Office to state legislatures to federal agencies and courtrooms, this election stands to powerfully affect our progress toward health equity and justice. That means that we have an opportunity, and an urgent need, to define what’s at stake for health equity and pursue it. On October 3rd, HealthBegins ([link removed]) and the Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) will convene an expert panel to explain the implications of recent threats to health equity, illuminate how the upcoming election could affect them, and share ways make a difference in your community.
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** Is AI on Your Mind?
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AI is coming up in almost every context - from the way we search the Internet to how we create content to how we connect with each other. We’re curious what you think about AI’s potential to help in your health equity work, and what information you’d like to see us explore and discuss in an upcoming webinar. Let us know in this 2-minute survey!
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** Understanding the Legal Challenges to
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** Protect DEI Efforts
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The rise of legislation against health equity policies can be confusing and intimidating. On October 22nd, the Legal Defense Fund ([link removed]) and Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) discuss the current legal landscape for DEI programming, breaking down risks and protections available to the services you provide your communities.
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** Connect with CHWs Across the Country
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Developed by the National Association of Community Health Workers ([link removed]) , the CHW Connector is a new social networking platform for community health workers across the country to share resources and learnings, receive critical alerts related to public health emergencies, as well as equity focused policy and advocacy opportunities at the state and national level.
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** Funding Opportunity: Abbvie HE Accelerator
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The AbbVie Foundation ([link removed]) Health Equity Accelerator is aimed to help nonprofits accelerate innovative, community-led solutions to address health disparities. Selected participants will receive a $10k stipend, expert guidance and mentorship, networking opportunities and the chance to win a $50K grant. Apply by October 27th.
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** What We Are Watching, Reading and Hearing!
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When You Can’t Say Equity: Advancing Equity in an Anti-Equity Context ([link removed])

In this webinar from the Collective Impact Forum, panelists discussed the challenges of continuing equity work in a time where the very words and phrases used to describe the work are being outlawed and changed. Watch the recording sharing insights in continuing the advancement of racial health equity.
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Public Health Communicators Guide to Misinformation ([link removed])

Building continued trust in public health requires us to learn how to identify false narratives and respond with clarity, accurate information, and accessible language. This guide provides insights into the current misinformation landscape and tools to assess risk and determine how to respond.
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Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US ([link removed])

Over 35% of U.S. counties are categorized as areas where there is limited access to hospitals or birthing centers offering obstetric care and obstetric providers – affecting over 2.3 million women. In the 2024 maternity care desert report from March of Dimes, learn how limited access to maternal care leads to poorer health outcomes for moms and babies.

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