The Root Cause Coalition

Dear TRCC Members, As we reflect on this past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for each of you. Your passion, dedication, and steadfast commitment are the driving forces behind The Root Cause Coalition’s mission to achieve health equity for all. Together, we’ve built something extraordinary—a coalition rooted in shared purpose and deep connection. It is through your engagement and tireless efforts that we continue to break barriers and create transformative impact in the communities we serve. As we look ahead to a new year, I am filled with excitement and determination for what we can accomplish together. Your membership is not just valued—it is vital. Together, we will continue to lead, innovate, and inspire change that resonates far beyond this moment. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with hope, health, and opportunity. Here’s to the impact we will create, together. With deep appreciation, Dr. Mya O. Price #happyholidays #happynewyears #holidayseason #gratitude

✨ Spotlight on SDOH Progress: VOICES for Black Women Study ✨ VOICES of Black Women is a transformative long-term study, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and powered by the voices of Black women across the US. The goal is life-changing: to better understand health conditions like cancer and improve overall health among Black women. This study will be the largest cohort study of cancer risk and outcomes among Black women in the United States, with a goal to recruit 100,000 Black women. By leading this study, ACS is making a significant investment in health equity and continuing their leadership of innovative cancer research. ➡️ To learn more about the study and to enroll, click here: https://voices.cancer.org/ Stay informed about social drivers in the news, advocacy updates, and more. ➡️ Sign up for our newsletter today here: https://lnkd.in/e_thtRyn 

The Root Cause Coalition is proud to shine this week's spotlight on Tim White and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, a leading force in anti-poverty and hunger relief. As Ohio’s largest food bank, Mid-Ohio Food Collective serves 20 counties across 10,000 square miles—working tirelessly to address food and nutrition security, a critical social driver of health. Tim White, an active member of our advocacy and education committees, shared that, “Quite simply, the investment in joining TRCC is far outweighed by the professional research and services TRCC provides.” We are grateful for the impactful work Tim and the team at Mid-Ohio Food Collective are doing to strengthen communities and improve health equity. By partnering together, we amplify efforts to address systemic challenges and create a healthier, hunger-free future for all. Learn more about Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s mission here: https://mofc.org/ #sdoh #healthequity #foodbank #ohio #communityhealth

Last chance to register! Join us this Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm ET for TRCC's virtual Town Hall, featuring a conversation with Catherine Crosby, TRCC Chair, and Mya O. Price, Ph.D., TRCC President. This session will reflect on the collective achievements of our members throughout the year and look ahead to the important work we will continue in 2025. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our shared commitment to health equity, discuss key initiatives, and engage in dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As a member-driven coalition, your insights and contributions are vital to our mission of achieving better health outcomes for all. The event is virtual and free to attend. Register at: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euUqiJfG #2024inreview #townhall #healthequity #sdoh

🚨 Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Summit on the Social Drivers of Health! 🚨 Join us November 9-11, 2025, in Washington, D.C., as we celebrate a decade of dedication to health equity at the 10th Annual National Summit. This premier event unites cross-sector leaders from health systems, nonprofits, businesses, academia, and more to share innovative solutions and best practices for achieving health justice. 🌟 🔗 Click here to explore the agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/gk7upG5w This year’s Summit features:  ✅ New Pre-Conference Workshops to enhance your skills  ✅ Service Projects that allow you to create real-time community impact  ✅ The Inaugural TRCC Health Equity Legacy Award   ✅ The Celebrating a Decade of Dedication Dinner celebrating 10 years of collaboration 📣 Sponsorship Opportunities Are Also Available! Amplify your impact by aligning your organization with this mission-driven event. Sponsors gain exclusive benefits like VIP gala seating, speaking opportunities, and brand integration throughout the Summit. Explore the sponsorship prospectus for details! 💡 Let’s build on a decade of progress to shape a healthier, more equitable future. Will you be there? #TRCCSummit2025 #HealthEquity #SDOH #CollaborationForChange #TRCCDecadeofDedication 

Join us on Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm ET for TRCC's virtual Town Hall, featuring a conversation with Catherine Crosby, TRCC Chair, and Mya O. Price, Ph.D., TRCC President. This session will reflect on the collective achievements of our members throughout the year and look ahead to the important work we will continue in 2025. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our shared commitment to health equity, discuss key initiatives, and engage in dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As a member-driven coalition, your insights and contributions are vital to our mission of achieving better health outcomes for all. The event is virtual and free to attend. Register at: https://lnkd.in/euUqiJfG #2024inreview #townhall #healthequity #sdoh

Wishing a safe, warm, and happy Thanksgiving to all of our tireless and dedicated members. Our team here at The Root Cause Coalition is incredibly thankful for your continued support of our mission, and ever proud to continue our work combating food insecurity as a health barrier. We are particularly grateful today for our food bank, food pantry, meal delivery, medically tailored meal, and nutrition security members who work tirelessly to ensure that individuals and families have access to the food they need to improve their health outcomes. Your dedication is truly inspiring, and your efforts make a profound difference in the fight against hunger. For those looking to make an impact this Thanksgiving, we encourage you to support your local food banks and food pantries. Let’s continue working toward a future where no one has to wonder where their next meal will come from. From all of us at The Root Cause Coalition, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving! #happythanksgiving #foodbanks #foodpantries #healthequity #impact #foodinsecurity

The Coalition champions the development and implementation of policies that address the social drivers of health, lower healthcare costs and improve health outcomes. Here are a few updates we are watching: ✅ CMS Announces New Health Equity Advisory Committee Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the establishment of a new federal advisory committee, the Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC), to advise and make recommendations to CMS on the identification and resolution of systemic barriers to accessing CMS programs that hinder the quality of care for beneficiaries and consumers. ✅ CMS Announces Coverage of Traditional Health Care Practices The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently approved section 1115 demonstration amendments that allow, for the first time ever, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of traditional health care practices provided by Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, Tribal facilities, and urban Indian organizations (UIO). ✅ Medicaid: The Health and Economic Benefit of Expanding Eligibility The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently released a report examining the impact of Medicaid throughout its six decades and highlighting the importance of Medicaid coverage for low-income children. ✅ USICH Releases Homelessness Prevention Framework The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) adopted and released Ending Homelessness Before It Starts: A Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework detailing steps for developing a community-wide, cross-system approach to homelessness prevention and sharing promising practices and resources for homelessness prevention programs. Sign up for our weekly enewsletter to receive more advocacy updates and learn more about TRCC: 📩 https://lnkd.in/e_thtRyn

We hope you have enjoyed our Voices of Health Equity programming so far - and don’t worry there are many upcoming opportunities to join these ongoing presentations. Our next Voices of Health Equity sessions fall under the theme "Advocacy and Expanded Health (Digital Health, Leadership, and Communication)” You can view and join all of our upcoming events through our event calendar here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eYiDU3Ky Tuesday, January 14, 1:00-2:00pm ET: Reframing Problems for Social Change Thursday, January 16, 12:00-1:00pm ET: Mission-Driven Teams: Lessons in Interdisciplinary Communication on Social Drivers of Health in a Safety Net Healthcare System Tuesday, January 21, 1:00-2:00pm ET: Building Thriving Communities through an Equity-Focused, Data-Informed SDOH Strategy Thursday, January 30, 12:00-1:00pm ET: Building a Tech-Ready Workforce: Unlocking Health Tech and Digital Health Opportunities for Mental and Behavioral Health Practitioners #voicesofhealthequity #webinar #advocacy #digitalhealth #sdoh #healthequity

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our latest public insight survey results webinar, where we explored the critical topic of housing equity— with a focus on safety, security, and the difficult tradeoffs many Americans face. During the session, Senior Advisor of Research at TRCC Alexandra Lewin-Zwerdling, highlighted a sobering reality: while a surface-level look at the data may suggest most Americans have secure housing, a deeper dive reveals that 1 in 10 Americans experience housing insecurity—a clear indicator of a national crisis. In addition, we were also honored to hear from Boo Hagerty, Chief Development Officer of the Hamot Health Foundation, who shared the impactful work of his BUILD program, which prioritizes neighborhood reinvestment and has already achieved remarkable outcomes in advancing housing stability. 📚 The research summary is available on our website at: https://lnkd.in/ecEKYFbS As always, TRCC members have access to the full data. Please reach out to Alex with any questions or requests: [email protected] #research #sdoh #healthequity #data #housing