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Recently, the California Health Care Foundation and our health care community partners shared with the California Assembly Health Committee how state leaders can help create a more diverse health care workforce, and how such efforts can improve patients’ health access, experiences, and outcomes. What are solutions for building a workforce that align with state’s population, especially the 15 million Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal? 🔹 Improve the disaggregation of data to better understand the language needs of Medi-Cal patients. 🔹 Increase academic scholarship funding and student loan repayment resources for early career professionals who want to work in underserved communities. 🔹 Advance holistic admission processes at all health profession schools in California, especially medical, dental, and pharmacy programs. 🔹 Bolster allied health profession partnerships between California Community Colleges and California State University campuses. “There are no spot fixes,” said CHCF’s Kathryn E. Phillips. “Our health workforce is a critical infrastructure. It’s the infrastructure of care. And just like our roads or our bridges, we need regular assessment. We need infrastructure upgrades. Our workforce deserves more. Our patients need care.” So great to be with our partners at this hearing! Kiran Savage-Sangwan, California Black Health Network, Dr. Seciah Aquino, Libby Abbott, Roots Community Health Center, and Ilan Shapiro MD MBA FAAP FACHE Learn more about the hearing and how California champion health workforce diversity: https://lnkd.in/gtbWtzv9

Rural communities face a disproportionate shortage of qualified health care providers, with 70% of Health Professional Shortage Areas located in rural and frontier communities of the U.S. states and territories, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. This means that many people who live in rural areas travel long distances to receive health care or choose to go without much-needed care. As a part of Cambia Health Foundation’s strategy to expand access to behavioral health care in underserved communities in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington, we partner with organizations working to close the health care gap in rural communities. On National Rural Health Day, we celebrate our community partners doing the work on the ground to make health care more accessible for people no matter where they live. Moab Free Health Clinic, Utah Center for Rural Health, Family Health Services, Medical Teams International, Oregon Office of Rural Health, AARP Oregon, Daisy CHAIN, Raíces de Bienestar, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Washington University, Thriving Together NCW, Idaho Community Health Center Association, Cascade Medical

1 in 4. Remember this statistic. It’s the number of people who are served by Health Centers across the United States of America. Over the past 50 + years the movement has become more and more significant and quite frankly, critical. This movement is like no other. It’s about courage, fortitude, perseverance, and compassion. It’s not a job it’s a way of life. It’s about advocating for all. It’s about being a solution for the ills of the world. It’s about lifting up while strengthening America’s landscape. With just a little federal funding, every dime is stretched and generating 6 times over. The person wins, the employee wins, the local economy wins, the state wins, and more significantly, the nation wins. Special thanks to Congress and to all U.S. Presidents over the past 50 years who have allocated funding to this beautiful movement. We are super excited to support our team who sacrifice daily to ensure that the mission lives on. To all the leaders, employees, patients, and families we salute you. To all of the volunteer and consumer board members, your service matters. #NationalCHCWeek🎉 #HealthCentersBridgingGaps #Advocacy #AmericaWinsWithCHCs #CelebratingQualityinHealhcare #EVERYONEMATTERS #INCLUSIVCARES

Creating Positive Change in Medicine: The Role of a Community Health Leader As Victoria Nyarko perfectly captures as Community Health Leaders (CHL), we have a unique opportunity to effect positive change in the landscape of medicine. Here's how: 🤝 Community: Building strong, supportive networks within our communities is essential. By understanding and addressing local health needs, we can make a lasting impact. 🤝 Collaboration: Working together with healthcare professionals, organizations, and community members enhances our ability to provide comprehensive care and innovative solutions. 🌍 Diversity: Embracing diverse perspectives and experiences enriches our approach to healthcare, ensuring that we meet the needs of all community members. 💪 Unity: Standing united in our mission, we create a powerful force for change. Together, we can overcome challenges and drive improvements in health outcomes. 📢 Advocacy: Being a voice for the underserved and advocating for equitable healthcare policies is at the heart of our role. We strive to ensure everyone has access to the care they need. This is what it means to be part of a CHL. Together, we are transforming the landscape of medicine for the better. 🌟 Bronx Community Health Leaders (BxCHL) South Bronx Community Health Leaders (sBxCHL) Children's Hospital at Montefiore Community Health Leaders (CHAM-CHL) Mental Health Leaders (MHL) Weill Cornell Community Health Leaders (WCCHL) #CommunityHealth #PositiveChange #HealthcareLeadership #Diversity #Collaboration #Unity #Advocacy #CHL #HealthcareTransformation

On this day, the St. Louis Integrated Health Network (IHN) commemorates and honors the legacy of Michael Brown, Jr. who was taken from us way too soon. We also stand in solidarity with Michael’s family and friends, striving for a safer and more just and equitable society. Ten years later, it is important that we all revisit the call to action outlined in the Ferguson Commission report, “Forward Through Ferguson: A Path Toward Racial Equity.” (https://lnkd.in/gqAFRMqQ) Championed by Bethany Johnson-Javois, former IHN CEO and Managing Director of the commission, one of the signature priorities named in the report is assuring access to affordable health care. IHN was born out of the necessity to ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare for historically excluded communities. As a trusted partner, we hold ourselves and those with whom we partner accountable to advancing health equity. We center ourselves in the fundamental truth that health equity cannot be realized without racial equity. Racial equity is achieved when all communities reach their full potential through the elimination of policies, systems, and cultural messages that reinforce differential outcomes by race. Recognizing that practices of the past and present have shaped current gaps in health outcomes, the path forward for St. Louis requires us to mobilize and leverage the power of our community, partners, and systems to collectively disrupt these patterns. In honor of Michael Brown, Jr., IHN will continue to challenge systems and change structures that impede access and opportunities to wellbeing. We offer peace and comfort to Michael Brown, Jr.’s family and friends, and to broader to St. Louis community who was touched by his spirit. Blessings, Andwele Jolly #TenYearCommemoration #AllRoadsLeadToFerguson #MB2MW #ChosenforChange #Community #Equity #HealthEquitySTL #IHNCommunity #MichaelBrown Forward Through Ferguson Deaconess Foundation Affinia Healthcare CareSTL Health Family Care Health Centers People's Health Centers Inc SSM Health BJC HealthCare Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis St. Louis University School of Medicine Generate Health STL Missouri Foundation for Health Operation Food Search

This February, we reflect on the journey toward health equity and recognize the importance of addressing historical and contemporary disparities. Achieving health equity goes beyond medical care; it's about overcoming obstacles in access, social structures, and more.   To bridge the gaps in health outcomes, the following are critical:   Equity in Policy: Policies must prioritize equity, ensuring they are created and implemented to close health disparities.   Community Involvement: People with lived experiences are essential in co-designing interventions. Their insights shape initiatives that resonate with the communities they represent.   Collaborative Partnerships: Building bridges between community-based organizations and health systems fosters a comprehensive approach to health, acknowledging the interconnectedness of various factors.   Trusted Care Sources: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are invaluable allies in providing upstream and downstream care. Their trusted presence ensures that health resources are accessible and culturally competent. Explore our recently released Key Trends in Health: https://lnkd.in/eJU7C6nX #HealthEquity #CulturallyCompetentCare

Webinar: Register to join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 11-12 pm PT / 2-3 pm ET for a webinar and resource release, and learn how the public health field can support a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction. bit.ly/R2Cwebinar A safe and stable home is the foundation for a healthy life but remains out of reach for many. New laws that guarantee a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction offer a promising opportunity to address this and related racial and health inequities. Join us to learn about right-to-counsel laws and steps that public health practitioners can take to support the right to counsel to advance racial and health justice, and be the first to preview and receive the new resource: Advancing Racial & Health Justice Through a Right to Counsel for Tenants: A Primer for the Public Health Field. HTTP://bit.ly/R2Cwebinar

Delivering Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) is a crucial step in addressing health disparities. Effective, equitable, and respectful care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, economic and environmental circumstances, and health literacy levels are essential to close the gap in health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations. Check out this OMH initiative, ThinkCulturalHealth, which provides healthcare professionals with information, continuing education opportunities, and resources to learn about and implement CLAS and the National CLAS Standards!  #atwhealth #ppiconline #healthequity #qualityimprovement #healthcaretransformation #patientengagement

Delivering Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) is a crucial step in addressing health disparities. Effective, equitable, and respectful care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, economic and environmental circumstances, and health literacy levels are essential to close the gap in health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations. Check out this OMH initiative, ThinkCulturalHealth, which provides healthcare professionals with information, continuing education opportunities, and resources to learn about and implement CLAS and the National CLAS Standards!  #atwhealth #ppiconline #healthequity #qualityimprovement #healthcaretransformation #patientengagement

Public health professionals have a unique opportunity to lead the charge in promoting civic engagement. With around 22 million healthcare workers in the US, the public health workforce can harness its collective influence to advocate for healthier communities and systemic change toward health equity. By recognizing the connection between voting and health, these professionals can foster a more inclusive democracy. ASPPH members can spread awareness and encourage civic engagement within their public health networks, ensuring every vote contributes to the well-being of our communities and the future of public health. Your vote matters! Learn more by downloading the ASPPH Voting is Public Health Guide: https://lnkd.in/ggn-CZbp This Is Public Health