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As we honour National Reconciliation Week, the ASMR stands united in our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. This year's theme, "Now More Than Ever," underscores the urgent need to address health disparities and promote Indigenous health and wellbeing.   Reconciliation is not just a week of reflection but a continuous journey. We acknowledge the enduring cultures, contributions, and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Their traditional knowledge and perspectives are invaluable to our medical research community.   Some ways the medical research community can support reconciliation: - Promoting and supporting Indigenous health research and researchers. - Ensuring our research practices respect and integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural sensitivity. - Collaborating with Indigenous communities to address health inequities and develop effective, culturally appropriate healthcare solutions.   Now more than ever, we encourage everyone in the medical research community to engage, learn, and actively contribute to reconciliation efforts. By working together, we can pave the way for healthier futures for all Australians.   #NationalReconciliationWeek #NowMoreThanEver #ASMR #IndigenousHealth #EquityInResearch

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a powerful reminder that we need to address the disproportionate challenges Hispanic patients face due to systemic and societal barriers to care. More in my latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eSpNgAeC

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Marmot Places - are you familiar with these 8 principles? https://lnkd.in/ewYAQ4aT They cover the main social determinants of health in places. I have been talking to Deaf organisations about these principles. A couple of the principles cover the following: 5. Create and develop healthy and sustainable places and communities 7. Tackle racism, discrimination and their outcomes These areas are very topical currently in the Deaf community, with the forthcoming general elections, many Deaf people are being left out due to lack of accessible local democratic processes and political briefings/press conferences. I wanted to do a shout out to Liam O'Dell (Deaf journalist) Liam O'Dell and Dawn Baxter Dawn Baxter. LLB , who are both flying the flag for this cause. If Deaf people cannot understand who they are voting for, how can they vote for parties that will support their causes, and policies that lead to improving lives of Deaf people. If anyone wants to discuss any aspect of Deafness and public health, drop me a line.

EHF has released its first-ever statewide poll on the health experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Texas. Nearly half of AAPI Texans reported skipping or postponing medical care due to cost, and more than half believe the state is not doing enough to ensure Texans in need get care. "The population of Asian Americans in Texas has grown at a faster rate than any other group over the past 20 years,” says Ann Barnes, MD, MPH - EHF's CEO and co-author of the report. "It’s important that we all understand the barriers that AAPI Texans face in accessing essential health care and how we can impact specific non-medical factors that directly impact their overall health.” See results from EHF’s AAPI poll that includes the dramatic impact that non-medical factors like transportation and housing have on health, plus what AAPI Texans think the state should be doing to make sure more Texans get the care they need. Read more: https://lnkd.in/diVUs4ZF #HealthNotJustHealthCare #HealthEquity #AAPIHealth #AAPIHeritageMonth #SDOH #NMDOH #philanthropy SSRS

Hola, Healthcare Trailblazers! 🌮 Let's taco 'bout making a significant shift in our #healthcare system to better embrace and celebrate the vibrant #Hispanic culture. With nearly 6 in 10 Hispanic adults facing communication difficulties in healthcare settings due to language or cultural barriers, it's time for a change. I'm thrilled to share the latest edition of our newsletter: "🌶️ Spicing Up Healthcare for the #HispanicCommunity 🌶️." This edition is packed with insights, actionable steps, and advice to not only address these challenges but to also pave the way for a more inclusive healthcare environment. What's Inside? 1. Three Insights to Chew On. 2. Two Actionable Steps to Take. 3. One Piece of Advice to Savor. We also feature a curated five-minute video from the American Psychiatric Association and a must-read article from NHI about understanding Hispanic patients. 🔗 Read the Newsletter by following this link.

Ethnicity is not just an evidence-based marker of health need, but evidence consistently tells us that ethnicity is a stronger marker of need than other characteristics we have such as deprivation or rurality. So, the government discouraging its use is extremely concerning, shows a disregard for science and could lead to wasteful, ineffective spending, and undermine our efforts to improve the health of all New Zealanders. See our editorial released today for a recap of the science: Dr Elana Curtis Ricci Harris Rhys Jones https://lnkd.in/giicEyY8

We celebrate the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)’s annual National Minority Health Month and are inspired by this year’s theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. This theme invites us to understand how the unique environments, cultures, histories, and circumstances (known as social drivers of health, or SDOH) of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations impact their overall health. This National Minority Health Month the OMH encourages everyone to Be the #SourceForBetterHealth for racial and ethnic minority populations— and we agree! So, this year, we celebrate National Minority Health Month and its theme by lifting up our ‘on the ground’ partners across SDOH domains doing the transformational work of moving from understanding into action to improve minority health and wellbeing. Whether public sector or community-based; public health, healthcare, education, justice, housing or community development; national organizations or grass-roots groups imbedded in communities—our partners are all committed to moving from system-centered to person- centered practices that center and respond to diverse cultural voices, beliefs and context to address SDOH’s that impact the diverse communities they serve. 🔎 Learn more about how addressing social drivers of health can help eliminate health disparities and learn how you can take action in your community: https://lnkd.in/eFyydTnd #NMHM24 #HealthEquity

April is #NationalMinorityHealthMonth! Learn more about how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is committed to bridging gaps in health care access and quality of services for underserved communities: https://lnkd.in/eCpwumuT #healthliteracy