Category: Community Partnership

Office of Health Equity Partner Webinar Series: Advancing Health Equity Through Workforce Development

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On June 5, 2024, the Office of Health Equity (OHE) hosted its fourth webinar in its Health Equity Partner Webinar series. The series showcases the importance of partnerships in reducing health disparities and advancing health equity. A total of 1169 people registered for the webinar to learn more about Advancing Health Equity Through Workforce Development. Read More >

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Grants in Action: Building Community between LGBTQ+ Youth during COVID-19

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As a 15 year-old in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the last things I expected to do was helping to run a $20,000 grant! As a member of Oregon’s Multnomah County Youth Action Council (YAC), I applied for the grant with our amazing YAC facilitator, Nicole Mayer. As YAC members, we decided Read More >

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National Minority Health Month: Understanding Culture, Community, and Connections to Advance Health Equity

April marks National Minority Health Month! This year’s theme (“Be the Source for Better Health”) focuses on improving health outcomes through our culture, community, and connections. These elements that make us each unique are also critical to reducing health disparities. Recognizing and honoring the strengths and traditions within diverse communities can help improve health outcomes Read More >

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Office of Health Equity Partner Webinar Series: Health Equity Science and Data for Action

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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 >

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