Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)’s Post

I’m happy to share “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Public Health: Creating a Healthier Society.” (DELPH Magazine, Issue 3). While writing this, it felt like common sense because it’s my analysis for the world of public health—one that I have developed over three decades. Traveling the country, working in communities, and speaking to audiences, I have been reminded that this connection between EDI/DEI and health equity is still new to many people. While the universe of EDI/DEI is on fire and is now the target of the same people who committed to destroy CRT, those of us working in #publichealth and #healthcare know that as I say here, “When EDI is present and active, health equity becomes possible.” While we need to be more thoughtful, strategic, and INCLUSIVE in our EDI approaches and narrative, we cannot abandon EDI if we truly believe that all people deserve fair opportunities to achieve their best possible health. “Fair” is not what you think it is or what I think it is. Fair is whatever is necessary within the confines of policies and resources—to get a person, family, community, or population to their best possible outcome. That’s what is fair. If the confines of current policies and resources don’t allow for the outcomes we seek and deserve—it’s time to #getuncomfortable and create changes that make the impossible, possible—and better yet…probable. Many thanks to @ASTHO and #MorehouseSchoolofMedicine for engaging me to serve on the #DELPH advisory group. Daniel Dawes Michael Fraser CommonHealth ACTION https://lnkd.in/eej7_Yek

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I am excited for the release of the annual CHCF policy poll. One interesting finding is perception on health equity...Californians report mixed views on progress toward racial equity in health care. Although 43% of Californians overall believe the state has made “a great deal of” or “some” progress in achieving racial and ethnic equity in the health care system in recent years, 44% of Black Californians and 33% of Latino/x Californians say the state has made “only a little progress” or “no progress at all.” https://lnkd.in/gtP6Umds

After 4 years of engaging clinicians about their adoption and use of #DigitalHealthTools, @Morehouse School of Medicine National Center for Primary Care at Morehouse School of Medicine released our paper “Opportunities and Challenges to Advance Health Equity Using Digital Health Tools in Underserved Communities in Southeast US: A Mixed Methods Study”. The paper has been published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health and is available online here: bit.ly/DHTstudy

Dive into the Stanford Think Tank on Diversity & #HealthEquity in Clinical Trials with our on-demand version! Join us in promoting health equity & addressing underrepresentation. #MedEd Two ways to learn: YouTube: Online Module: https://buff.ly/3J0Jwnn

📑 RESOURCE GUIDE | NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy released a new resource guide for state policymakers from https://ow.ly/EaS250SVQCJ, written by Administration for Community Living's National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems, highlighting resources, strategies and practices for state policymakers interested in implementing person- and family-centered practices within their systems to better support caregivers. Explore the guide here: https://ow.ly/OtcT50SVQCI

#YearInReview: Back in September, we shared this #TipTuesday to help increase your understanding of inclusive language, advance health equity, and build stronger relationships with your patients and community: https://ow.ly/4kVZ50Qf6hA

ICYMI: Based on a survey of 4,000 adults, the 2024 RX Report details the impact of community pharmacy on public health and health equity, the importance consumers place on their relationships with their pharmacy teams, and the potential for expanding clinical care with the right support. Read more in the 2024 RX Report: https://cvs.jobs/3SgtxWr #CommunityPharmacy #HealthEquity #TeamCVS

Older adults shouldn’t have to choose between housing and healthcare as they age. NORC at the University of Chicago's Dianne Munevar, Vice President of Health Care Strategy, shares insights into ongoing research funded by NIC to highlight solutions to two big challenges facing our industry: affordability and integration with comprehensive health services. The research portfolio provides data, ideas and solutions that stakeholders across our industry and others need to increase access and choice. https://bit.ly/3NdH4fs #SeniorHousing

On today's Public Health Review Morning Edition, Guidehouse Associate Director Susan Bsharah discusses ASTHO's upcoming webinar on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a secure approach to share health information across otherwise disconnected networks and systems, and the role public health agencies will play in the data exchange network. ASTHO member and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel describes the direct connection between housing and health and how Michigan's "Good Housing = Good Health" initiative to increase access to safe and healthy housing is making a difference. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Dr. Pattie Tucker, director of the Office of Women's Health, shares work to advance healthy equity for women and girls through the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance. ▶️Access resources, listen, and subscribe to #PHRME: https://lnkd.in/gwnAMA5b. #TEFCA #DataExchange #SafeHousing #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #WomensHealth #WomensHistoryMonth