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How do we build a world where health is a right for all, not a privilege for some?
@RWJF
is supporting litigation, power-building, strategic comms, organizing, and advocacy to dismantle structural racism and advance racial and
#HealthEquity
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"Not all discrimination is conscious, intentional or personal. It’s often built into institutional policies and practices such as mortgage lending, zoning or school funding practices, which impacts where you live, the quality of education you receive, access to good jobs."
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In a country as wealthy as the United States, it is unconscionable that a person’s access to healthcare often comes down to skin color, gender, income, geography, disability, and employment or immigration status.
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It could lead to fewer preterm births.
It's shown to improve maternal health. 🤰🏾
It helps women stay in the workforce.
It's called paid family leave and the U.S. should guarantee it.
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Social determinants of health are factors in the environment where we are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. When these things add stress or pressure to our schools, jobs, or neighborhoods they can affect our well-being and overall quality of life.
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
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The "absent Black father" myth purposefully ignores the powerful role Black men play in the lives of their families and the systemic barriers they face.
How else can society disrupt this narrative and support Black fathers?
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A short distance can mean large disparities in health.
If you knew children born and raised in one neighborhood of your city tend to live 10, 20, or even 30 years longer than those raised in another, what kinds of questions would you ask?
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"Equality," a core U.S. value, is not "Equity." That difference can mean years off your life.
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The difference between equity and equality is important. Retweet if you agree.
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We are providing $50 million in relief aid to help some of the families and communities feeling the greatest strain under the COVID-19 health emergency.
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#COVID19
adds to the financial stress many families already face: The high cost of housing. When so much of a paycheck goes to rent or a mortgage, there is little money for other essentials like healthy food and medicine.
How can we increase access to affordable homes?
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Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the U.S., especially for Black women.
Inequitable access to prenatal care, structural racism in healthcare systems, & lack of investments in maternal care are all root causes of the maternal health crisis dating back generations.
#BMHW22
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"Equality," a core U.S. value, is not "Equity." That difference can mean years off your life.
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
#PromoteHealthEquity
and start convo about your community's needs.
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We don’t know how the
#COVID19
story will end in the United States or elsewhere, but here's a few recommendations for America to take to heart from
@DrRichBesser
. Reply to each thread if you or your organization is helping to make this happen.
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One size does NOT fit all especially in health.
#PromoteHealthEquity
and start convo about your community's needs.
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Review the evidence. Early childhood is the time to build health equity.
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"The wealth position that a child is born into will shape opportunity, outcomes, and health throughout life."
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect
#healthequity
and well-being.
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A study out of Massachusetts suggests making regular deliveries of meals to people who are food insecure drives down their use of costly medical services, including ER visits.
We now have the data: meal deliveries in food deserts keeps people out of emergency rooms and reduces healthcare costs. New study in the
@healthaffairs
Culture of Health Cluster
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The science is clear that racism and discrimination impact health. The latest
@Health_Affairs
on
#RacismAndHealth
explores the policies and practices needed in the U.S. to build an anti-racist healthcare system.
Learn more:
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
#PromoteHealthEquity
and start convo about your community's needs.
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Medicaid expansion would provide millions of hard-working people with high-quality health care.
@DrAvenelJoseph
explains why Congress must act now to close the gap permanently.
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
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Every person in America should have a fair and just opportunity for a healthy life. That includes access to quality health care, nutritious food, stable jobs, safe housing, and high-quality education.
#WorldHealthDay
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Former CDC directors
@DrTomFrieden
, Dr. Jeffrey Koplan, Dr. David Satcher, and
@DrRichBesser
explain why school reopening guidance must be based on sound science and
#publichealth
, not political pressure.
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Everyone who gives birth should have the chance to have safe births, healthy babies, and the ability to thrive as a family.
#BMHW23
is a reminder that there's still work to do to create a healthier future for all pregnant and birthing people, esp. Black moms. 1/
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NEW POLL finds a large majority of the public now recognizes the critical importance of public health agencies and supports more federal funding for public health programs.
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In a country as wealthy as the United States, it is unconscionable that a person's access to healthcare often comes down to skin color, gender, income, geography, disability, employment or immigration status.
Closing the Medicaid Gap benefits us all.
#MedicaidAwarenessMonth
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As we enter
#WomensHistoryMonth
, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of women in building a Culture of Health in spite of obstacles at the intersections of gender, race, and class.
And let’s commit to the work that will advance
#GenderEquity
. 1/
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Healthier school meals are working. A new
@Health_Affairs
study shows healthier nutrition standards are associated with a significant drop in the risk for obesity among children in families with low incomes.
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"Equality," a core U.S. value, is not "Equity." That difference can mean years off your life.
#PromoteHealthEquity
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We’ve been studying the impacts of
#COVID19
on 9 communities with
@RANDCorporation
. Latest findings show families of color and those with low incomes are struggling to:
🏠Pay rent
🥙Buy food
🧒🏽Find child care
Learn how local leaders are responding.
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Differences in health can be rooted in a series of policies and decisions that shape a place: neighborhoods, its streets and highways, its availability of services, and more. Look at what I-35 has meant to residents of Austin, Texas and their opportunities for well-being.
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect
#healthequity
and well-being.
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"You cannot address chronic disparities with a pill and procedures. You have to address the built environment and communities. And that requires policies and partnerships." ~
@BrianCCastrucci
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Paid family leave:
- Improves the health of mothers & babies
- Supports women staying in the workforce
- Helps businesses recruit top talent
Let’s make
#PaidLeave
a benefit that all U.S. workers have access to.
#FMLA30
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
#PromoteHealthEquity
and start convo about your community's needs.
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Equity is about fairness. It means everybody gets what they need based on their own situation. Because, we’re not all the same.
#KnowTheDifference
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect
#healthequity
and well-being.
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We can’t prevent disasters, but equity planning can ease some of their most harmful effects.
We’re learning that when communities develop equity strategies & structures, they’re better positioned to navigate the health threats posed by disasters.
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Let’s dispel the stereotypes about
#rural
communities and start to celebrate them as champions of wisdom working to build a
#CultureofHealth
and improve their respective communities.
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Data can be a powerful tool to promote health equity—especially for understanding and improving life expectancy.
⚡️Do you know the life expectancy in your area?
Enter your address to find out and explore resources to support a long, healthy life.
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In a country as wealthy as the United States, it is unconscionable that a person’s access to healthcare often comes down to skin color, gender, income, geography, disability, and employment or immigration status.
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Our Summer Must-Read list is back and a great resource for those committed to
#HealthEquity
and dismantling racism. 1/
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A1: A healthy community is one where everyone has a fair shot at access to good jobs with fair pay, good schools, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and quality medical care.
#HealthyCommunitiesChat
let's do all we can to
#PromoteHealthEquity
!
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Congratulations to the 2020-2021
#CultureofHealthPrize
winners! We celebrate your work to make good health and well-being achievable for all. These communities see the connection between health and education, jobs, housing, and freedom from structural racism and discrimination.
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#Coronavirus
has magnified inequities in our communities and should inspire us to secure a future where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
Let's guide America toward a stronger future for all with these 5 principles.
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People living just a few streets apart may have vastly different opportunities for a long life. New life expectancy data show disparities exist neighborhood-by-neighborhood.
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With 25 years of experience in public health,
@alonzoplough
calls for new thinking, investments, and approaches to research that embeds equity into:
• WHO conducts the research
• HOW research is done and
• WHAT research gets amplified. 1/
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Thanks to the work of
@HEResearch
, we now know the impacts and benefits of universal free school meals. Thanks to this thread, you know, too. 🧵
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Introducing the 2019
#CultureofHealthPrize
winners.
@RWJF
proudly honors these five communities for their unwavering commitment to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthier.
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Appearing on
@NewDay
this morning,
@DrRichBesser
calls on us to make health equity part of the Coronavirus conversation. "It’s hitting communities of color harder than other communities” and those facing economic, housing, and food insecurity. Take a listen.
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The war on poverty began more than 50 years ago, and America has not yet won. We need to address the root causes of poverty, many traceable to structural racism.
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Closing the Medicaid coverage gap will insure more people and address the racial and ethnic inequities persistent in health coverage. A new
@CenterOnBudget
report highlights the critical need for Medicaid expansion.
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One size does NOT fit all, especially in health.
#PromoteHealthEquity
and start convo about your community's needs.
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Healthy standards for
#schoolmeals
work: 99% of schools have implemented them successfully, nutritional quality of meals has improved, and students & parents support them.
@RWJF
urges USDA to continue this progress. Keep the bar high for children’s health!
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Each day, people face different types of discrimination that leaves a devastating impact on their health. You can help change this and
#PromoteHealthEquity
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Many of the states enacting abortion bans already have high maternal mortality rates. Some have also failed to expand
#Medicaid
, leaving mothers and families without access to essential care. It's more important than ever to expand Medicaid to protect women's health.
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No parent in America should have to choose between buying food for their kids or paying the rent.
@StoryCorps
and
@Upworthy
help us hear from real families about how SNAP has been a critical support during a time of need.
#SNAPmatters
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By studying the places that produce the best outcomes for low-income children, we may be able to replicate those successes in other areas through place-focused investments.
Moving early in life to a neighborhood where children experience better overall outcomes can increase a child’s income by several thousands of dollars later in life. Learn about the
#OpportunityAtlas
project collaboration with
@Harvard
&
@BrownUniversity
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect
#healthequity
and well-being.
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.
@CDCgov
guidance is the best roadmap we have to reopen schools safely.
Former CDC directors
@DrRichBesser
@DrTomFrieden
Dr. David Satcher & Dr. Jeff Koplan explain why that guidance must continue to be based on sound science, not political pressure.
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“Not all discrimination is conscious, intentional or personal. It’s often built into institutional policies and practices such as mortgage lending, zoning or school funding practices, which impacts where you live, the quality of education you receive, access to good jobs."
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#NPHW
is about creating the healthiest nation possible. We achieve this when we
#PromoteHealthEquity
and when everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest life possible.
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Early childhood is an essential window to build
#healthequity
. Every child must have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect
#healthequity
and well-being.
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With these 5
#healthequity
principles, state and local leaders can help their communities recover from COVID-19 fully and fairly—and create a healthier, more equitable future for all of us.
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Brain development in the first three years of life lays the foundation for future health, learning, and behavior.
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Children who succeed in school have the promise of better health later in life.
@RWJF
supports
@AspenSEAD
@PRCPennState
@MDRC_News
@caselorg
@ChildTrends
among other partners to ensure all children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
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Nurses keep a healthy lead as the most honest, ethical profession, according to latest
@GallupNews
. Yes, nurses are in the best position to turn around the US' health status.
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Water is an essential right, yet millions in America are burdened with unaffordable or
#ContaminatedWater
. We must protect the right to water and advocate for water justice for all. 1/
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Congratulations to former
@RWJF
President
@RisaLavizzo
as she receives the Sedgwick Memorial Medal from
@PublicHealth
. This prestigious award recognizes individuals for their leadership and innovation.
#APHA18
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What creates equity? Opportunity for all.
Racism in the U.S. undermines equity and opportunity, inflicting a far-reaching toll on the health of people of color. We need a public health system that doesn’t tolerate discrimination or racism in any form.
#NPHW
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Everyone deserves a fair shot at good health. But where we live, opportunities to find
#affordablehousing
, and how segregated our neighborhood is impacts our opportunities for a long, healthy life.
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Ensuring that everyone in America can earn a decent living, receive proper healthcare, put food on the table, and provide for their children must be our nation’s calling.
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Say hello to the 2018
#CultureofHealthPrize
winners. In their own way, each winning community is leading the way in helping each resident live their healthiest life.
@RWJF
is proud to honor them!
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Proud to partner with
@SesameCommunity
to introduce new tools to help families cope with trauma.
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Health equity means we all have the basics to be as healthy as possible. This chart paints a different picture. For too many, prospects for good health are limited by where we live or discrimination we face.
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We cannot achieve a Culture of Health when the factors that contribute to good health are available to some, but denied to others.
Let’s take
#affordablehousing
🏘️ as just one example.
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We are thrilled to welcome Julie Morita, MD, current commissioner of
@ChiPublicHealth
, as incoming executive vice president at
@RWJF
.
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.
@D_R_Williams1
has been elected to
@RWJF
’s Board of Trustees. One of the world’s preeminent scholars, Dr. Williams' research focuses on the complex ways in which health is affected by factors such as socioeconomic status, racism, and social conditions.
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