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Invisible Chains: How Systemic Racism Impacts Health

When you think of racism, what comes to mind? Many of us picture hateful words, violent acts, or blatant discrimination. However, racism often operates on a much deeper, more insidious level, embedded within the very fabric of our society. This hidden form of racism, known as systemic or structural racism, is far more pervasive and […]

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Funding

Breaking Barriers in Grantmaking: Paving the Way for Equity

One principle in grantmaking is gaining unprecedented attention: equity. As the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and other funders shift their focus toward ensuring that grants reach the most underserved communities, equity in grantmaking is not just a buzzword but a necessary evolution in how resources are distributed. The research and strategies discussed in a […]

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Health equity

Identity and Intersectionality in Marketing

In today’s world, marketing is more than just advertising a product—it’s about understanding the diverse lives of consumers. Yet, one crucial concept remains largely underused: intersectionality. This term, which highlights how overlapping social identities (like race, gender, and class) shape our experiences, can transform how marketers approach their work. The recent scientific article, Intersectionality in […]

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Health equity

How Death Trends are Shaping Public Health

The year 2023 marked a pivotal shift in the landscape of public health in the United States. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the age-adjusted death rate decreased significantly, down 6.1% from 2022. With over 3 million deaths recorded, the new statistics reveal not just numbers but stories that tell […]

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Global

Safe Births: Ending Violence During Childbirth

Childbirth is a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many women around the world, it also comes with fear and mistreatment. This troubling issue, known as obstetric violence, has caught the attention of health professionals and researchers alike. A recent scoping review has shed light on various interventions designed to combat this problem and […]

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Health equity

Do Non-profit Hospitals Actually Suck?

Nonprofit hospitals often conjure up images of selfless institutions dedicated to serving their communities. But recent revelations show a darker side, some of which we’ve blogged about before. These hospitals, which make up 58% of community hospitals, are under scrutiny for not living up to their charitable obligations while enjoying massive tax breaks. Let’s into […]

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Collaboration

Worldwide Lessons to Advance Health Equity

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness and the urgent need for global learning. This concept, where high-income countries learn from the innovative health solutions of low- and middle-income countries, has gained momentum. The Global Learning for Health Equity (GL4HE) Network, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, explored this in a three-part webinar series […]

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Global

Rare Diseases: Global Progress, Challenges, and Hope

Imagine you’re part of a small town where each family has a unique story, each one different from the others. Now, picture that in the medical world. This is the reality for people with rare diseases. Rare diseases are conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. In the United States, a disease is […]

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Health equity

The Costs of Rare Diseases

Imagine a world where you or a loved one has a condition so rare that doctors struggle to diagnose it, and treatments if they exist, come with sky-high costs. Actually, it’s not that hard to imagine. We all know someone who has been impacted by a “rare disease” This is the reality for millions of […]

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Health equity

Gun Control Laws and Young Adult Suicides

Gun control is a hot topic in the United States, especially when it comes to young adults. Recent research by Emma E. Fridel, Gregory M. Zimmerman, and Shayna R. Arrigo delves into how specific laws can reduce the rate of suicides among 18 to 20-year-olds. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, […]

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Collaboration

Engaging Communities in Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the critical need for a more inclusive and engaged public health system in the United States. The pandemic showed that community-based organizations (CBOs) are essential partners in public health, especially in reaching marginalized communities. This blog post explores a recent study that sheds light on barriers to effective collaboration between […]

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Health equity

Homelessness in Los Angeles: Facing Discrimination and Violence

Homelessness is a pressing issue in Los Angeles County (LAC), where many individuals face daily challenges that extend beyond finding shelter and food. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision that upholds the right to ban sleeping outside (so criminalization), let’s take a closer look at other challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness (PEH). […]

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