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Health Leads envisions a world where health, dignity and well-being are accessible for every person in every community.
Joined November 2010
Community lies at the heart of health. See how we're partnering with communities and health systems in California and Massachusetts to co-create an equitable future. Learn more:
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Steven H. Wolf discusses the implications of recent policy changes on public health. The article underscores the critical role of the medical community in navigating and responding to policy changes that affect health systems and patient care.
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AI is coming up in almost every context - from the way we search the Internet to how we create content to how we connect with each other. We’re curious what you think about AI’s potential to help in your health equity work:
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Doulas play an often emotionally demanding, but critical, role in improving maternal health outcomes. In this blog, our Maternal Health Initiative leaders uplift the importance of investing in doula’s mental health and well-being: #doula #maternalhealth
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Social media platforms owned by Meta are increasingly under fire for having recently blurred, blocked or outright, removed posts containing critical health information. @seattletimes explains the incidents and the fear for advocates here:
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Caregivers play a critical role in the fabric of our society, especially in communities of color, yet are often excluded from the creation of the policies that impact them most. This report shares key learnings and recommendations for care worker advocacy:
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Laws banning the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” have far-reaching implications for health equity. By limiting discussions about systemic racism and inequality, explore how these prohibitions may impact efforts to advance racial health equity:
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Our January newsletter is out 📬 This month features the latest report on our caregiving work, job postings and resources to stay up to date on the recent attacks of health equity policies. To get our newsletters directly, click the top left corner:
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Governor Hochul has announced free healthy school meals for ALL students statewide. Healthy School Meals for All can significantly reduce food insecurity, saving families money, and setting students up for educational success. Learn More:
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New immigration policies could have devastating effects on the U.S. healthcare system, especially in nursing homes- jeopardizing the quality of care for our elderly population. Tami Luhby explains the ripple effects here:
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Transgender youth are facing heightened risks under recent federal policies redefining gender recognition. Brittney McNamara of Teen Vogue compiled resources and organizations focused on supporting trans youth now under the current administration:
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This episode of What the Health? podcast dives into the health agenda of the new Congress and what it means for communities across the country. Hear the full episode here:
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Health Leads is hiring a Senior Director of Philanthropic and Business Partnerships, National and West Coast to oversee development, earned revenue, and community investments! Not a fit for you? Please share with others in your network:
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Over 10 weeks, The Makers Residency provided five visionary community leaders with hands-on coaching, financial resources, and peer support. Together, they designed innovative solutions to tackle health inequities in their communities. Learn more here:
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Top Resource #1 Community-Driven Innovation: Shifting Power, Solving Problems Series. Watch speakers explore reshaping power dynamics in social innovation so communities are in the driver’s seat when it comes to creating new, impactful solutions:
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Top Resource #2 Connecting Resources & Driving Equity: Opportunities to Build and Spread Sustainable Community Referral Networks. Our report assessed the operational structure, and impact of CRNs to enhance both community health and racial equity:
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Top Resource #3 Why Local Leadership Matters. This interview with NFAC Community Leaders discusses how their dedication to creating sustainable and effective change has improved their communities:
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Top Resource #4 A New Era: New York’s Progressive Step Towards Doula Access. This blog post discusses New York's signed bill S1867A/A5435A, establishing a doula directory for easy access to doula care in communities across the state:
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Top Resource #5 The Work of Generations Continues. Our blog post after the election, which solidifies our commitment to continue to advocate for the policies, funding, workforces and structures for our communities to be healthy. Read the full post here:
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In case you missed them, we’re winding down 2024 by highlighting our top 15 most popular resources, webinars, and blog posts developed by Health Leads and our partners this year! Stay tuned every day!
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Health equity work takes stamina, connection, joy and a seat for everyone at the table. So as we close out 2024, our appreciation for all of your hard work – through yet another challenging year – is a collection of our staff’s favorite recipes:
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