Jefferson Health Launches Primary Care Program for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: aha.org/role-hospitals… #WeAreHealthCare

The #healthequityconf kicked off with an opening plenary by Clint Smith . Smith shared how historical injustices continue to shape issues such as systemic racism, while discussing strategies for engaging in honest and meaningful conversations about the past to move forward.

Day one of the Accelerating Health Equity Conference was a HUGE success! Over 1,000 community and health equity leaders gathered together in Kansas City to continue the critical work of eliminating health disparities and elevating health equity. #healthequityconf

Happening now! Show Me Better Health Outcomes in Missouri: panelists from BJC HealthCare, @jamaabirthvillage & Uzazi Village share transformative models for equitable maternal health outcomes and transformative solutions that center community perspectives. #healthequityconf

Day two of the Accelerating Health Conference has wrapped up! As we prepare for day three, check out what two attendees had to say about their experience during the #healthequityconf!

It's the final day of the Accelerating Health Equity Conference! During her closing speech, Ashton Applewhite, Ashton Applewhite, discussed the barriers ageism presents in society and shared how to reframe our thoughts about how we discuss and approach ageing. #healthequityconf

We are grateful for everyone that joined us in Kansas City for the Accelerating Health Equity Conference. We hope you enjoyed your time and can apply your learnings at your organization. We hope to see you next year in Atlanta!

The AHA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey will close on May 15! This biennial survey provides insights into member and non-member hospitals’ and health systems’ efforts, successes and challenges in advancing health equity. For any questions, contact [email protected].

Countless connections. Dozens of inspiring sessions. Three eye-opening field trips. Following the largest-ever #HealthEquityConf, stay tuned for the tactical takeaways in the post-event playbook. Want a sneak peek? Check out these graphic recordings from last week's sessions.

The 2024 Accelerating Health Equity Conference post-event playbook is out! Check it out for tactical takeaways from conference sessions, field trips and more: ow.ly/hsB050SbTgQ #HealthEquityConf

Join CMS OMH and the CDC for a "Health Care Workforce and Health Equity Inclusion" forum on June 12 from 11 AM - 12 PM ET. A guest presentation by @joylewismph will discuss how hospitals are addressing the effects of racism. #healthequity Register here: ow.ly/nWmA50SfFwX

This #NationalMinorityMentalHealthMonth, IFDHE and AHA are committed to increasing #mentalhealth awareness and amplifying the voices of historically underrepresented communities. Explore AHA's Behavioral Health Awareness and Prevention resources here: ow.ly/bYff50Sz6Kp

Register for IFDHE's “Strategies for Success: Making the Business Case for Equity” webinar tomorrow, July 16, from 1 – 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will delve into the value of making a #businesscase for #equity in a resource-constrained health environment. ow.ly/QtOK50SByUQ

The 2025 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award application is now open! IFDHE is hosting an informational webinar on August 7 from 1-2 p.m. ET to discuss the #EquityofCare Award criteria and prepare applicants for the 2025 cycle. Register here: ow.ly/hpf950SMqG0.

IFDHE program specialist Nitya Ampani and Mary Thompson, president, Trillium Place, explore the impact of integrated behavioral and physical health care. Read here: ow.ly/yxAN50SNFqQ #NMMHM #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #healthequity

Join us to learn more about IFDHE's Health Equity Transformation Assessment (HETA) and how to efficiently implement the assessment within your organization during our next webinar on Oct. 16. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/tt0h50TH9v5 #healthequity #healthequityroadmap

Join IFDHE for a one-day interactive workshop that will focus on the intersectionality of disability, equity and inclusion. Registration closes on Nov 5th! Learn more and register here: ow.ly/lZgZ50TXtjb #disabilityequity #healthequityinnovationsummit

Registration closes today! IFDHE's next health equity innovation summit on Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. will collaborate with health care leaders and discuss strategies to achieve disability health equity. Register here: ow.ly/YVto50U0xFC #innovationsummit #healthequity