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- People with chronic diseases have suffered the most during the pandemic both in rates of COVID-19 mortality and morbidity, and the health disparities that exist in those with chronic disease and poor social determinants of health are stark. In this episode, we speak to chronic disease and health equity experts on how to address this growing divide. The guests discuss how public health can reduce…April 2021Chronic Disease, COVID-19/Coronavirus
- A lingering mistrust of the medical system makes some Black Americans more hesitant to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines. It has played out in early data that show a stark disparity in whom is getting shots in this country — more than 60% going to white people, and less than 6% to African Americans. The mistrust is rooted in history, including the infamous U.S. study of syphilis that left Black men…February 2021COVID-19/Coronavirus, Vaccine Trust
- As states and counties grapple with containing the spread of COVID-19, they are learning that the virus places novel demands on contact-tracing efforts. Early experiences from states with contact-tracing programs suggest that a successful program needs to account for the economic circumstances of people infected, as well as their families; it needs to account for the emotional and psychological…September 2020COVID-19/Coronavirus
- This episode of On the Evidence focuses on transition-age youth (ages 14 to 24) who have disabilities and must navigate a complex and fragmented system to access benefits and support services. Recent research suggests that it is possible to intervene with youth with disabilities and smooth the transition to adulthood, especially by providing well-designed, customized supports to specific…July 2020Services & Programs, Opportunity Youth
- In March, the COVID-19 pandemic forced U.S. organizations to adopt virtual and remote work wherever possible. This was especially true in health care, with hospitals and physician practices needing to clear their waiting rooms and minimize the risk of infections for patients and providers. As a result, Congress and the federal government removed many of the regulatory barriers—at least…June 2020COVID-19/Coronavirus
- In 2016, the Hogg Foundation started its Mental Health Peer Policy Fellows Grant Program to fund the recruitment and training of certified peer specialists, who utilize their lived experience of mental illness to analyze mental health policy for organizations across the state. Latasha Taylor, a member of that cohort and a mental health organizer at Grassroots Leadership, talked with Into the Fold…February 2018Mental/Behavioral Health, Advocacy
- On July 23, 2015, Denise Gonzales, program director at the Con Alma Health Foundation, and Susan Wilger, MPAff, director of programs at the National Center for Frontier Communities, discussed health equity challenges and opportunities in rural communities of New Mexico, and how lessons learned from recent work can be applied to rural Colorado. More than 100 people attended the presentation at the…July 2015Environment/Context
- On Feb. 26, 2014, Mildred Thompson, Director, PolicyLink Center for Health Equity and Place, presented PolicyLink’s plan for creating a more equitable society where everyone can participate and thrive. She discussed how reducing inequality is essential to creating health equity.The Trust encourages you to keep the health equity discussion going. Here is a summary of the book All-In Nation: An…February 2014Environment/Context
- On Nov. 15, 2013, The Colorado Trust hosted the fifth Health Equity Learning Series event featuring Anthony Iton, MD, JPD, MPH, Senior Vice President, The California Endowment and Winston Wong, MD, Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente. Drs. Iton and Wong shared their experiences working toward solutions to achieve health equity in communities. (author introduction)November 2013Environmental/Community Health
- On July 25th, 2013, The Colorado Trust hosted a Learning Lunch featuring Adewale Troutman, MD, associate dean of health equity and community engagement at University of South Florida and past president of the American Public Health Association. Over more than 40 years, Dr. Troutman has studied and worked to advance health equity and eliminate racism and other social injustices. Founder of the…July 2013Environmental/Community Health
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