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Healthy Black Families - Episode Two: Health Investments for Berkeley The possibilities for improving health justice and equity are vast when there is an authentic partnership and inclusive engagement of community based advocates and organizers. In a special CBPH mini-series, Praxis is featuring the community-led efforts to improve health that have been been funded in part through investments from Berkeley’s soda tax. This series presents the grounded stories of the impact that this funding is having at the community level. In this video we are featuring the work of Healthy Black Families. To learn more about their work visit: https://lnkd.in/giZDrmmS Visit our site to learn more about our featured mini-episode series, Health Investments for Berkeley: https://lnkd.in/gQXAVPmV This mini-episode series is part of our larger case-study collection, Communities Building Power for health. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gsWFT-4 #HealthJustice #EquityInHealth #CommunityEngagement #CommunityOrganizing #HealthEquity #SodaTaxImpact #CommunityLedInitiatives #PublicHealth #CommunityEmpowerment #SocialJustice #HealthcareAccess #CommunityHealth #SodaTaxFunding #CBPH #PraxisInitiative #BerkeleySodaTax #HealthImprovement #InclusivePartnerships #CommunityAdvocacy #HealthcareJustice

Did you catch the WKYC news segment featuring a community health worker (CHW), Fonda McLaine, and her client, Nadine Head, discussing "Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early Prevention in the Great Lakes Region" (ACHIEVE GreatER)? This research project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is a multi-stakeholder partnership among Better Health Partnership, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Wayne State University and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), operating in both Cleveland and Detroit. The goal of ACHIEVE GreatER is to reduce cardiovascular complications and hospitalizations for Black patients living in public housing, and who are at risk of heart disease, by improving blood pressure, lipid, and glucose targets. The project, which seeks to determine the impact grassroots efforts can have to address cardiovascular health disparities, pays for community health workers, nurses and care coordinators to work with clients living in CMHA units and coordinate their care with clinical providers and other community resources. Better Health Partnership (BHP) is partnering with University Hospitals to offer a sustainable model for funding CHWs beyond the 5-year grant cycle via the Better Health Pathways HUB. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02p82Sp0

Did you catch the WKYC news segment featuring a community health worker (CHW), Fonda McLaine, and her client, Nadine Head, discussing "Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early Prevention in the Great Lakes Region" (ACHIEVE GreatER)? This research project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is a multi-stakeholder partnership among Better Health Partnership, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Wayne State University and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), operating in both Cleveland and Detroit. The goal of ACHIEVE GreatER is to reduce cardiovascular complications and hospitalizations for Black patients living in public housing, and who are at risk of heart disease, by improving blood pressure, lipid, and glucose targets. The project, which seeks to determine the impact grassroots efforts can have to address cardiovascular health disparities, pays for community health workers, nurses and care coordinators to work with clients living in CMHA units and coordinate their care with clinical providers and other community resources. Better Health Partnership (BHP) is partnering with University Hospitals to offer a sustainable model for funding CHWs beyond the 5-year grant cycle via the Better Health Pathways HUB. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02p82PL0

Did you catch the WKYC news segment featuring a community health worker (CHW), Fonda McLaine, and her client, Nadine Head, discussing "Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early Prevention in the Great Lakes Region" (ACHIEVE GreatER)? This research project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is a multi-stakeholder partnership among Better Health Partnership, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Wayne State University and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), operating in both Cleveland and Detroit. The goal of ACHIEVE GreatER is to reduce cardiovascular complications and hospitalizations for Black patients living in public housing, and who are at risk of heart disease, by improving blood pressure, lipid, and glucose targets. The project, which seeks to determine the impact grassroots efforts can have to address cardiovascular health disparities, pays for community health workers, nurses and care coordinators to work with clients living in CMHA units and coordinate their care with clinical providers and other community resources. Better Health Partnership (BHP) is partnering with University Hospitals to offer a sustainable model for funding CHWs beyond the 5-year grant cycle via the Better Health Pathways HUB. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02p82LZ0

Did you catch the WKYC news segment featuring a community health worker (CHW), Fonda McLaine, and her client, Nadine Head, discussing "Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early Prevention in the Great Lakes Region" (ACHIEVE GreatER)? This research project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is a multi-stakeholder partnership among Better Health Partnership, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Wayne State University and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), operating in both Cleveland and Detroit. The goal of ACHIEVE GreatER is to reduce cardiovascular complications and hospitalizations for Black patients living in public housing, and who are at risk of heart disease, by improving blood pressure, lipid, and glucose targets. The project, which seeks to determine the impact grassroots efforts can have to address cardiovascular health disparities, pays for community health workers, nurses and care coordinators to work with clients living in CMHA units and coordinate their care with clinical providers and other community resources. Better Health Partnership (BHP) is partnering with University Hospitals to offer a sustainable model for funding CHWs beyond the 5-year grant cycle via the Better Health Pathways HUB. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02p82QQ0

🌟💖 The Free Clinics Have Broken Down Barriers 💖🌟 A doctor provides care to a patient, illustrating the incredible impact of free clinics. These clinics have broken down barriers in the community, bringing together people from various backgrounds and walks of life under one roof, fostering a sense of unity and shared humanity. 🌱 Benefits of Free One-Day Clinics: 🤝 Enhanced Community Unity: Free clinics create spaces where diverse individuals connect, building stronger, more inclusive communities. 💡 Improved Health Access: By offering free medical services, these clinics ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to essential healthcare. 🌍 Empowered Individuals: Receiving care in a compassionate environment encourages individuals to contribute back to their community, perpetuating a cycle of support and kindness. At Seed to Oaks, we believe in the power of unity and shared humanity to transform communities. We're here to help you develop innovative ideas and a plan to engage and uplift your community. Ready to break down barriers and foster unity in your community? Contact Seed to Oaks for guidance and resources to start making a difference today! #CommunityUnity #BreakingBarriers #SharedHumanity #SeedToOaks Together, let's continue to build inclusive, thriving communities where everyone is cared for and empowered.

Congratulations to the incredible 2023 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation #CultureOfHealthPrize winners! 🎈 It’s inspiring to see what is possible when communities come together to address structural racism and other forms of structural discrimination—even if they don’t use those terms—so everyone can reach their best health and wellbeing in the place they call home. Every community is unique, but all of these Prize communities are building and sustaining a Culture of Health through deep cross-sector partnerships; efforts led by those directly affected by inequities; and lasting solutions to improve community conditions that influence health and wellbeing, such as changes to policy and the built environment. We want to celebrate these communities’ accomplishments. Prize winners show what improving health equity looks like, and can inspire other communities and policymakers across the country to take action so everyone and their children can thrive. The winners include: - Austin, TX - Baltimore, MD - Detroit, MI - Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation - Houston, TX - Los Angeles County, CA - Ramsey County, MN - Tacoma, WA - Zuni Pueblo Learn more about the #CultureOfHealthPrize communities leading the way. https://rwjf.ws/3txLI14

We want all mothers and infants to experience the best healthcare and health outcomes, especially those in at-risk populations. So as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity across the country, Humana funded 3 Kentucky-based community organizations that are dedicated to improving outcomes for Black and African American moms and babies in Louisville, KY. They are: • Melanated Healthcare • Granny's Birth Initiative • Healthy Babies Louisville “The evidence around infant and maternal health disparities for people of color is compelling and overwhelming. That is why we are prioritizing key partnerships that help address these critical healthcare needs.”— J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President for Humana. Read more about our commitment to health equity initiatives by visiting: https://huma.na/3Q2YhK6.

Today, January 16, 2024, we stand united for the National Day of Racial Healing, a crucial initiative established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This day calls for healing, unity, and action against the divisive impact of racism and systemic practices. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed disparities rooted in structural and systemic racism, affecting Black, Indigenous, and non-Hispanic white communities. With 246 public health entities declaring racism a public health emergency, including 21 state health departments, 94 county health departments, and 149 city declarations, progress is underway. Yet, challenges persist, from insufficient medical equipment to limited staffing and poor infrastructure affecting outreach to isolated communities. This year, NACDD urges members and partners nationwide to engage in healing activities, events, or strategies that address racism, bias, inequity, injustice, and social justice. Our commitment to racial equity began in 2020 with the Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Alliance, striving to build and leverage a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace. In 2017, NACDD released the Moving to Institutional Equity Tool: A tool to Address Racial Equity in Public Health, increasing discussion about public health’s role in racial equity and discussing why this is important to public health. Join us on this transformative journey! How can your health department contribute to advancing racial equity and social justice? Share your thoughts and ideas as we work together to create positive change. #NationalDayOfRacialHealing #SocialJustice #HealthEquity #TogetherWeHeal Learn more about National Day of Racial Healing https://lnkd.in/e2zZVn_d