Posts for Community Solutions for Health Equity
Study after Study with the Same Results: Medicaid Expansion Is Good for States
Each week it seems like there is a new study that shows the benefits of expanding Medicaid – for both health and state budgets.
Possibilities On the Horizon: State Pathways to Health Care for Undocumented Communities
As we continue to wait and see what may happen on the federal level with legislative proposals such as the HEAL Act, states have stepped in to provide immigrant residents access to care.
2021 Black Maternal Health Week: New Opportunities to Take Action!
This week (April 11-17) marks Black Maternal Health Week, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the alarming statistics around Black maternal health and calling for policies that center birth and reproductive justice.
Top Five Things to Ensure the Success of the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act funding is an exciting opportunity to advance health equity and racial justice, specifically by investing in communities.
Stand Up for the Rights of Transgender Youth and Access to Gender-Affirming Care
While we work to improve services for our communities, conservative legislators in 20 states have introduced legislation to ban access to medically necessary, gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary (TNB) youth.
Making Race, Ethnicity and Language (REL) Data a REaLity
Since taking office, President Bident has signed a flurry of executive orders (EOs) that make concrete policy change and jumpstart the Biden-Harris Administration agenda committed to driving more equity into systems and policies.
The Forgotten Americans: Puerto Rico Under COVID-19
While the United States experiences physical distancing under the coronavirus pandemic, the 3.2 million American citizens in Puerto Rico experience multiple types of distancing – physical, economic and political
Coronavirus-Related Xenophobia Against People of Asian Heritage Must Stop
All my life, I have been fortunate enough to never feel the need to question or fear how my identity is perceived by others. As a proud daughter of Asian immigrants, I have always worn my Japanese heritage on my sleeve.
Study after Study with the Same Results: Medicaid Expansion Is Good for States
Each week it seems like there is a new study that shows the benefits of expanding Medicaid – for both health and state budgets.
Possibilities On the Horizon: State Pathways to Health Care for Undocumented Communities
As we continue to wait and see what may happen on the federal level with legislative proposals such as the HEAL Act, states have stepped in to provide immigrant residents access to care.
2021 Black Maternal Health Week: New Opportunities to Take Action!
This week (April 11-17) marks Black Maternal Health Week, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the alarming statistics around Black maternal health and calling for policies that center birth and reproductive justice.
Top Five Things to Ensure the Success of the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act funding is an exciting opportunity to advance health equity and racial justice, specifically by investing in communities.
Stand Up for the Rights of Transgender Youth and Access to Gender-Affirming Care
While we work to improve services for our communities, conservative legislators in 20 states have introduced legislation to ban access to medically necessary, gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary (TNB) youth.
Making Race, Ethnicity and Language (REL) Data a REaLity
Since taking office, President Bident has signed a flurry of executive orders (EOs) that make concrete policy change and jumpstart the Biden-Harris Administration agenda committed to driving more equity into systems and policies.
The Forgotten Americans: Puerto Rico Under COVID-19
While the United States experiences physical distancing under the coronavirus pandemic, the 3.2 million American citizens in Puerto Rico experience multiple types of distancing – physical, economic and political
Coronavirus-Related Xenophobia Against People of Asian Heritage Must Stop
All my life, I have been fortunate enough to never feel the need to question or fear how my identity is perceived by others. As a proud daughter of Asian immigrants, I have always worn my Japanese heritage on my sleeve.