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Why Collect Race, Ethnicity and Primary Language
Aug 20, 2020
A clear need exists to document and improve the quality of care provided to vulnerable populations. Data to track these disparities and develop effective programs to reduce and eliminate them is beneficial.
Study of U.S. Hospitals Surveys
Resources
Sep 11, 2019
The Institute and the Health Research & Educational Trust conducted the 2015 edition of "Diversity and Disparities: A Benchmark Study of U.S. Hospitals" to learn more about hospitals’ ongoing efforts to address health care disparities and improve diversity management practices.
The Health Equity Roadmap Health Equity Transformation Model: Literature Overview
Nov 11, 2021
The AHA’s vision is a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.
Fostering an equitable, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ health
Jun 16, 2022
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This tradition started back in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots – a series of demonstrations that were brought on by the continued mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in New York City.
Spotlight Feature: Diabetes education through a health equity lens
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.
Spotlight Feature: Eye-opening Data Sparks Effort to Improve Community Health
Jun 7, 2021
When health care leaders at Riverside Medical Center saw Kankakee County’s latest health needs assessment data, the results weren’t good for the community located just south of Chicago.
Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data
Jun 25, 2020
Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data
Addressing Inequities, Multiple Barriers Impacting Health Outcomes
Jun 22, 2021
Helping patients control and manage their diabetes was the goal of a new program launched by UI Health’s Mile Square Health Center, near the University of Illinois at Chicago. The first step was to identify patients who should be targeted for an intervention and then provide the resources and supports needed to keep their diabetes in check while improving their overall health.