We are excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube series, The Heart of Health Equity! The series includes candid conversations with amazing thought leaders in healthcare, racial & social justice. Check out the first episode where host Ashlei A. Rodgers, MPH interviews Dr. Lauren Powell, PhD, MPA, CEO of The Equitist & VP of Health Equity at Takeda Pharmaceutical. Hear them talk about the U.S. COVID-19 response, systemic racism, health literacy, and the pharmaceutical industry’s role in health equity. Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest videos from Health Leads!
On May 25, 2021, caregivers and caregiver allies across the country joined together for the National Caregiver Summit - a free, one-day virtual event that fostered learning and collaboration while driving action on key issues that impact all caregivers.
The COVID-19 pandemic made significant changes in how social need programs interact with the communities they serve while also creating unprecedented demand for essential resources. These forums share promising practices, resources, and learnings to equitably adapt social needs programs.
Addressing SDOH or social risks alone cannot be conflated with tackling inequity - and doing so can put interventions at risk of unintentionally perpetuating disparities. Health equity champions from across the country share their experiences integrating equity into SDOH interventions
