Places with barriers to civic health — such as laws that make voting more difficult — are also associated with poorer overall health and shorter life expectancy, according to our latest report. Find out more here: bit.ly/43CpDfW

Racial and ethnic disparities occur in health care systems in every state, according to a new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund. More from ABC News: bit.ly/4b1IFit

Discover the innovative, community-centered ways public health practitioners can address poverty at our May 21 webinar: bit.ly/3w7goYF

'Ultimately, bridging aims to create a new paradigm for what public health should be — one that goes back to more ambitious + radical roots'

HIP's Lili Farhang + Julian Drix on bridging #publichealth x #socialmovements to drive change via Commonwealth Fund commonwealthfund.org/blog/2024/brid…

Children living in poverty may experience lasting effects on academic achievement, health and income. Programs like Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, aim to improve infant health outcomes through monthly cash payments. From PBS: to.pbs.org/4d6egBf

Public health practitioners can contribute to community-centered, sustainable strategies to address poverty. University of Michigan researcher Dr. H. Luke Shaefer will share how at our May 21 webinar: bit.ly/3w7goYF

More than one in ten Asian Americans live in poverty, according to Pew Research Center. Learn more about diverse experiences among Asian American groups grappling with economic challenges:
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One of the nation’s leading experts on poverty solutions, University of Michigan
researcher Dr. H. Luke Shaefer, will join our May 21 webinar to discuss his latest book and the link between place, history, social disconnection and poverty: bit.ly/3w7goYF

.Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is committed to:
1. economic inclusion for family wellbeing
2. public health and healthcare that works for everyone
3. communities that help us all thrive

Julie Morita shows what's possible when we commit to end #structuralracism . rwjf.ws/3PK5pLn

Internet subsidies help bridge the digital divide for low-income households in America, providing them with access to health care, education and employment opportunities. KFF Health News covered the potential impacts of the impending loss of this program: bit.ly/3Ubkh6V

Learn how to dismantle poverty and its persistent legacy of poor health outcomes at our next webinar on May 21. Register now: bit.ly/3w7goYF

In honor of #NationalMinorityHealthMonth , explore findings from a National Academies workshop on racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, sponsored by #AHRQ and NIH. Learn about the drivers, challenges, and strategies for change. bit.ly/4aMStMM

Experts from NationalCivicLeague and Civic Health Alliance shared great tips on hosting inclusive, engaging and productive public meetings at our April webinar. Catch the recording here: bit.ly/3U2tFcS

⭐ We talked about about the power of nonpartisan voter engagement for health professionals on a recent episode of @pulsecheckwi! 🗳️ Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to promote civic participation without bias.
Listen here: bit.ly/4b2joEl

Today, EPA issued a suite of final rules that will significantly reduce toxic air pollution from chemical plants and will reduce both ethylene oxide (EtO) and chloroprene emissions from covered processes and equipment by nearly 80 percent. 🧵

On this #EarthDay , explore strategies that help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of #climatechange : bit.ly/3xNY4UT #EarthDay 2024

Happy #EarthDay ! Our pre-election report, based on data from CIRCLE’s national representative survey, identified 4 groups of youth whose connection - or lack thereof - to the climate issue can influence future efforts to engage them.
Read the report here: buff.ly/3GNrIuS

#DYK ? You can Be the #SourceForBetterHealth this #NMHM24 by growing your understanding of the five domains of #SDOH and their relationship to health disparities. Access the OMH Knowledge Center Reading List to find additional resources, research, & info: hhs.gov/national-minor…

Trust-based philanthropy depends on acknowledging and rectifying historical power imbalances. rwjf.ws/3v9gqic

Deputy Director Abby Kiesa spoke to POLITICO about young voters and polling habits.

Read the full story here: politico.com/news/2024/04/0…