Defining health equityIt is a fact of the human condition that different diseases spread unevenly among many different populations. Not all differences are matters of fairness, at least insofar as the definition of “fair” is reflected in different social outcomes. Breast cancer, for ...
Background: To move forward a unified agenda for health equity, the Boston Public Health Commission's Office Health Equity and the Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC), along with the Boston Public Schools' Office of High School Support, convened an interdisciplinary working group to devel...
There are many meditation apps on the marketplace, but the two most popular are Calm and Headspace. Both offer plans for the workplace. Ingrain the Pillars of DEI Into Your Everyday Operations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives ensure everyone in your workforce feels seen, repr...
At Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, we believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Let’s make it a reality, together. Understanding health equity Some people don't have the same opportunities as others to be their healthiest. Race, income and...
change workplace culture to destigmatize receiving care By taking action to support health equity among employees, employers can not only build a healthier and more productive workforce but also improve employee retention, broaden impact on families over genera...
“We call for the widespread adoption of the Quintuple Aim, which has the potential to shift quality improvement efforts in a meaningful way by making health equity an explicit aim.” Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Accolade chief medical officer About us ...
work being done within AORN in regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For the most up-to-date look at this important work, please visit the AORN DEI web page at http://www.aorn.org/about-aorn/dei. This web page contains links to blogs, articles, position statements, and ...
In 2023, I expect there will be even more work on investing in communities, and the voice of lived experience will become even stronger in shaping an equitable future because health equity is everyone’s business. New and more convenient places where pe...
Cheryl Pegus:I’m much more pragmatic than I am idealistic about the ways I look at healthcare and what’s doable. Health equity gets defined in many different ways, but it’s really just everyone having a fair and just opportunity to attain the highest level of health. ...
Learning from past efforts can help the health community succeed in the future. Read more about advancing health equity.