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IFDHE Equity of Care Resources
Aug 12, 2020
   
IFDHE Equity of Care Resources
Jan 31, 2020
RESOURCES    
AHA Disparities Toolkit - Tools and Resources
Toolkits/Methodology
Aug 20, 2020
View more helpful resources for collecting race, ethnicity and language data from patients.
Essential Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources
Resources
Aug 25, 2020
By focusing on improving health equity, hospitals can provide tremendous value to patients and the overall health care delivery system.
Building Mental and Behavioral Health Resources supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Blog
Aug 14, 2020
During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July, the AHA and its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) developed several new resources to aid hospitals and health systems in reaching out to communities that lack adequate access to mental and behavioral health care.
Data & Insights
Stories from the Front Lines
Data & Insights
Apr 1, 2020
 
Health Equity and Value
Issue Landing Page
Jul 29, 2020
Ensuring that essential, high-quality health care services are available in all communities should not be impacted by socioeconomic conditions, background or merely by your ZIP code. We believe hospitals and health systems have a great opportunity to improve the health of individuals and partner with the communities they serve.
Spotlight Feature: Diabetes education through a health equity lens
Questions and Answers (Q&As)
Aug 26, 2020
Erika Davis, manager of Community Health at Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Southland Region, discusses the programs’ goals for helping patients in surrounding communities.
Diversity & Inclusion
Issue Landing Page
Jul 29, 2020
Diversity, inclusion and cultural competence training are imperative for health care organizations, as the U.S. demographic landscape continues to change. The need to understand these changes and develop sustainable business strategies for success requires leadership to manage the intersection between diversity and health care business strategy. For health care organizations, accomplishing this goal will positively impact patient experience, employee engagement, leadership development, service excellence, as well as safety and quality. Diversity & inclusion, along with community engagement, serve as support pillars for our critical focus on overall health equity. A health care organization with a robust diversity strategy can improve the overall health of their local community by helping to eliminate health disparities and reduce the cost of care.
Honor, Pride and Opportunities for Greater Health: Turning the Tide in Native American Communities
Blog
Nov 9, 2020
Native American Heritage Month reminds us about the devastating and disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. It also presents an opportunity to re-focus efforts to help these communities overcome social and economic obstacles to improve overall health.