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AHA Disparities - How to Ask the Questions

We recommend that health care organizations/health plans provide a rationale for why they are asking patients/enrollees for information about their demographic and communications background.

The Health Equity Roadmap Health Equity Transformation Model: Literature Overview

The AHA’s vision is a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.

In 2022, we were bold. In 2023, we’ll do even more.

Bold. It’s a small but powerful word to describe the efforts of the Institute of Diversity and Health Equity in 2022.

Spotlight Feature: Diabetes education through a health equity lens

Erika Davis, manager of Community Health at Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Southland Region, discusses the programs’ goals for helping patients in surrounding communities.

Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data

Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data

Fostering an equitable, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ health

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: Eye-opening Data Sparks Effort to Improve Community Health

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Addressing Inequities, Multiple Barriers Impacting Health Outcomes

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.

Honor, Pride and Opportunities for Greater Health: Turning the Tide in Native American Communities

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.