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Office of Health Equity Partner Webinar Series: Health Equity Science and Data for Action
In 2023 CDC’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) launched the Health Equity Partner Webinar Series to showcase the power of partnerships in reducing health disparities and advancing health equity. The series features presentations from OHE leaders, experts, and partners on topics that address emerging public health issues, health equity research, communication, and training. On March Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentOffice of Health Equity Webinar Series: Promoting Equity in Health Communications
The Office of Health Equity (OHE) has launched a new webinar series that features presentations from OHE leaders, subject matter experts, and partners on topics that address emerging public health issues, health equity research, communication, and training, and showcase the power of partnerships in reducing health disparities and advancing health equity. On January 24th, the Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsBlack Health is Public Health: A Legacy of Leadership
During February every year, we honor the legacy of achievements from Black leaders in the space of public health, civil rights, social justice, health equity, and more. This year, Black History Month comes on the heels of CDC’s yearlong commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the agency’s Office of Minority Health – Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentPartnership for Health and Vaccine Equity: Protecting Diverse Communities from COVID-19, RSV, and Flu
On October 30th, the Office of Health Equity (OHE) and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a partner call to discuss the 2023–2024 respiratory virus season. A total of 783 unique participants joined the call to learn about current guidance to protect Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentBinational Health Month: Strengthening U.S.-Mexico Public Health Collaboration
In October, the Southern Border Health and Migration Branch (SBHMB) within CDC’s Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH) recognized Binational Health Month (BHM). BHM is an annual celebration to promote the health of Mexican and other Latin-American migrants in the United States and Mexico, as well as their countries’ shared commitment to improving public health. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a comment2023 National HBCU Week Conference: CDC Works with HBCUs to Enhance Partnerships and Advance Health Equity
In August of 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed Executive Order 12232, directing the Secretary of Education to “implement a federal initiative designed to achieve a significant increase in the participation by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Federally sponsored programs.” This order set the precedent for efforts to help ensure equity of HBCU participation Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentConnecting Health Equity with Health Literacy through Message Testing
Every October, CDC joins together with other agencies and organizations in observing Health Literacy Month. In addition to raising awareness about the importance of accessible health information for all audiences, the Office of Health Equity (OHE) invites you to learn more about the connection between health equity communication and health literacy. Reframing Communication Efforts to Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentCommunity Health Workers: Advancing Equity in Diabetes Care
From standing shoulder-to-shoulder in poorly ventilated spaces to performing back-breaking labor, working at a poultry farm during the COVID-19 pandemic was a physically and emotionally taxing job. Often these difficult jobs are done by people who struggle to find employment, such as those with undocumented status or who live in communities with limited resources. In Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsHow the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) Provides Insights into Vaccination Coverage Inequities
Vaccines are one of the greatest advancements in public health in the United States, and integral in keeping community safe from certain diseases. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people in racial and ethnic minoritized groups have experienced challenges accessing and accepting vaccinations. Existing research measures the success of vaccination programs by focusing largely Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsLearning through the Lived Experience: Recognizing the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Part of recognizing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and assessing the progress that has been made since it was enacted is to listen and learn from the varied lived experiences among people with disabilities. People with disabilities are the true experts and can share important insights about feasibility, relevance, and benefits for public health Read More >
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