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** Expanding beyond Community Engagement: Lessons from 5 years of the Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative
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Food security isn’t just about food—it’s about power, and real food justice starts with community leadership. In our latest blog, Health Leads Director Sarah Primeau ([link removed]) shares lessons learned from our work bringing together grassroots leaders, organizations, and health systems to reimagine food access in the Boston area. Grounded in equity, driven by partnership, and rooted in the values of those most impacted, our work demonstrates how sustainable solutions can take hold when communities lead.
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** Redesigning Maternal Health
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Experts from New York, Massachusetts, and Louisiana shared three innovative case studies, demonstrating how to overcome systemic barriers to fostering meaningful collaboration between doulas and healthcare organizations. Speakers delved into the integral role and impact doulas have on maternal health equity and the challenges faced by this critical workforce.
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** Our Work in Housing Security
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The California Eviction Prevention Project (CEPP) proactively prevented evictions by using a community-centered approach to connect Bay Area residents with trusted housing rights information and resources. Learn how coordinating siloed services and strengthening ties between resource navigators and local providers made it easier for residents to access support.
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Since our inception in 1996, Health Leads Advocates have been critical to navigating thousands of people and families to resources If you are an alum, we’re excited to reconnect, learn about your journey and explore potential opportunities to re-engage at this critical moment in health equity and public health - including serving as a member of the Health Leads Board of Directors.
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In this Michigan Chronicle article, Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. challenges the trend of reducing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to a hollow catchphrase, urging institutions to recommit to meaningful, actionable DEI efforts to enact authentic change.
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April is Arab American Heritage Month, and at a time when Arab American voices are often dampened or misunderstood, this month is a powerful opportunity to uplift stories, celebrate resilience, and advocate for visibility and equity.
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In a recent AJMC article, Cameron Santoro explores the origins and evolution of Minority Health Month, underscoring that awareness alone isn’t enough. Advancing health equity demands coordinated advocacy, transparent data, and community-led solutions—especially in today’s climate, where attacks on minority health are intensifying.

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