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If you work in the field of addiction, had a family member affected by addiction or have/are experiencing addiction, this book is a must! This book had everything inclyding hope. 💜

There are disparities in health, health care, and health care outcomes among underserved communities. •Women and minority leaders in our community are dying prematurely •The underserved community has lack of access to clinical trials •Underrepresented communities are left out of critical conversations that could positively impact on health outcomes, e.g., healthy eating, know your numbers etc. In addition to sharing critical tips for addressing health equity in business, our CEO, Monica McCoy, invites you to join us at RiseHealth Compass as we are creating tech solutions to close the health equity gap. #RiseHealthCompass #healthequity #MonicaMotivatesEnterprise #underrepresented

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow where Jasmine Nelson, CDP and I dive into the incredibly important topic of health equity: why it matters, who it affects, and actions you can take. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRSwVZ8g

A recently published study in Health Affairs explores barriers and facilitators to multi-cancer early detection (MCED) adoption in marginalized communities. Addressing psychological impacts, provider relationships, trust, and accessibility can enhance adoption and advance health equity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gs9nbhXB #HealthEquity #MCED #CancerScreening

New Event: Our goal is to address the critical issue of 'Research Equity,' ensuring that all populations, especially those underserved, are represented in clinical trials. This is a vital step towards achieving 'Health Equity.' Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eTBhg63i #LifeSciences #Clinicaltrials #Healthcare

Patient data is a fundamental factor in determining the optimal course of treatment and care coordination because it empowers providers to project patients’ health-related social needs. AI-powered data analysis based on HRSN can drive these projections and help providers account for external factors that they may not be able to ascertain otherwise. As a result, providers can simultaneously save time and costs while advancing health equity. https://ow.ly/Ppmq50Rsopv

Many patient populations are underrepresented in clinical trials, impacting health equity. We proactively drive inclusive strategies and solutions, helping our customers’ programs successfully and efficiently meet regulatory requirements and serve all patient populations. Learn more about how we help ensure patient #diversity in #clinicaltrials. » https://bit.ly/4dClLzU #ClinicalTrialsDay #CTD2024

Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s National Commission to Transform #PublicHealth #DataSystems, explains how new #datacollection standards –which require a more accurate count of America’s #diverse population – advance #equity. #healthequity #healthcare More at https://lnkd.in/gBsWxVU6

What Sets the Foundation for Improvements in Health Equity 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫: 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢-𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴  📊 A data-driven strategy improves patient outcomes and highlights a broader trend in our industry: leveraging data and community insights to deploy targeted interventions where they matter most. Yet another example of how the role of data in healthcare has never been more crucial. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth's approach to tackling #healthdisparities i #HealthEquity #SDOH

Understanding the environmental health effects of the human built material ecosystem is the key to solving many of our most immediate and pressing health care issues in this world here today!