Black Americans are 34% more likely to live in areas with the highest projected increases in childhood asthma diagnoses, and 40% more likely to live in areas with the highest projected increases in extreme temperature related deaths. #COP27 #Actonclimate #Beyondpetrochemicals

Asian, Black, Native American, and Latino populations are only 29%, 65%, 70%, and 72% as likely as White populations to have flood risk accounted for by #FEMA Special Flood Hazard Assessment. images.app.goo.gl/Xw4zTyAXg9iW5C… #COP27 #cjpavilion #climatejustice #LossandDamage

Unless and until more privileged communities find common cause with their neighbors, as things continue to change, the more they will remain the same for #marginalized communities. Learn more in #HealthProgress: ow.ly/ti7z50LF9Iz #HealthEquity #WeAreCalledUS

This #NationalRuralHealthDay help your patients get access to the quality care they deserve with #telehealth. #HRSA remains committed to addressing the inequities in health care that many Americans face. Learn more about the benefits of telehealth at Telehealth.HHS.gov

The RWJF’s “Raising the Bar: Healthcare’s Transforming Role” framework presents a compelling case that #equity should be in the very DNA of health care organizations. Learn more in Julie Trocchio's #HealthProgress article: ow.ly/9W7450LGnYE #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth

.Ascension has created the Ascension Foundation, a national philanthropic organization that will develop, support and promote activities that advance #HealthEquity. Learn more: ow.ly/Vpty50LHpmU #WeAreCalledUS

As part of our #WeAreCalledUS #HealthEquity initiative, we're excited to offer this free #webinar modeled after the game show "Jeopardy!" to explore lessons learned in recent cases at CHRISTUS Health and CommonSpirit Health. Register at ow.ly/6C1b50LQqSW.

This American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month, we reflect on the calling to heal mind, body, and spirit that has always guided Native peoples, a calling shared by Ascension and our historic founders before us.

Join National Academy of Medicine on Dec. 8 to hear about its Climate Communities Network, a forum for leaders in regions disproportionately impacted by #ClimateChange to collaborate on solutions to climate-related #HealthInequities. bit.ly/3i6c7xm #WeAreCalledUS #HealthEquity

In a recent interview with America Magazine, #PopeFrancis addressed a wide range of topics, including discrimination and #racisim. Read interview: ow.ly/bszn50LRwmC #WeAreCalledUS

U. S. to Pay Millions to Move Tribes Threatened by Climate Change nytimes.com/2022/11/30/cli…

How can we better support communities, especially the underserved? In #HealthProgress, learn how the Southwest Texas Crisis Collaborative is building right relationships with communities. ow.ly/zXxP50LTIq2 STRAC CHRISTUS Health Dennis Gonzales PhD #WeAreCalledUS #HealthEquity

It’s #NationalHandwashingAwarenessWeek! Remind your family that washing hands is a great way to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses. #Medicaid and #CHIP cover checkups and doctor’s visits if your child does get sick. Learn more about coverage: go.hc.gov/3F4vrCV

People in certain racial and ethnic minority groups can face barriers to health care, including lack of access to flu vaccination. Learn how to overcome barriers and #FightFlu in CDC’s #VitalSigns report: cdc.gov/vitalsigns/flu….

In this #CHAHealthCalls #podcast episode, Dora Barilla, president of HC2 Strategies, and CHA's Julie Trocchio discuss prioritizing #equity at the same level as patient safety and how #CommunityHealth is impacted by diverse workforces. Listen at chausa.org/podcast.

Our #WeAreCalledUS pledge urges us to advance #HealthEquity in institutions and communities. In this FREE #webinar modeled after the TV show "Jeopardy!", we explore equity lessons learned in recent cases at CHRISTUS Health and CommonSpirit Health. Register: ow.ly/6C1b50LQqSW

The Barkers chose affordable health care plans for their family & employees. HealthCare.gov gave them the freedom to invest their time and & energy in those who matter most. Enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1 #MarketplaceOE

The CDC and HHS launch new resources that focus on improving #MaternalHealth outcomes for #AmericanIndian and #AlaskaNative (AI/AN) women. Learn more: ow.ly/hcP450LXWUC #HealthEquity CDC Health Equity Minority Health