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April 30 Social Determinants of Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections Virtual Roundtable https://lnkd.in/e8X6EhJM

In 2002, Am J Prev Med says in, End of Life is a public health issue, "It is logical that public health should embrace the end of life as an area worthy of study and intervention. After all, the end of life has three characteristics of other public health priorities: high burden, major impact, and a potential for preventing the suffering associated with illness. In 2020, JAMA says, Dying Poor in the US - Disparities in End of life care; " the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has focused attention on stark disparities in the US, with higher rates of infections and deaths among lower-income populations and communities of color. In 2024 is End of Life Care still a public health issue?

What do our health inequalities in 2040 projections mean for people’s future health, and how can we help people live in good health for longer? We discuss with Muna Abdel Aziz, Director of Public Health for Salford. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKr6BkJt

Working toward an America in which all populations have an equal opportunity to live long, healthy, and productive lives requires multi-level interventions. That’s why NIMHD disseminates evidence-based research findings on interventions at the individual, community, and population level to encourage the elimination of health disparities. https://bit.ly/3LX7JMM

📺 You can now catch up on our recent webinar on the future of public and population health leadership. Matthew Ashton, David Buck, Edward Kunonga, Sarah Price and Luca Tiratelli joined Gwen Nightingale to discuss how the expertise and leadership of public and population health professionals are critical to addressing the challenges of improving health and reducing health inequalities. Watch now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYde6Nfm

Engaged Hamiltonians should read the Community Health Status Report: https://lnkd.in/gAdY2Cfc Top 10 Findings: 1. Over the past decade specific population health improvements have occurred for Hamiltonians. 2. Inequities persist in our community as a major contributor to poor health. 3. Hamilton's population is growing, becoming more diverse and aging. 4. More Hamiltonians are dying prematurely and many of these deaths are preventable. 5. Substance use is a major driver of preventable deaths among Hamiltonians. 6. Not all children in Hamilton are getting the best start in life. 7. Physical harm is an area of growing concern and an area of substantial inequity. 8. Climate health impacts are an area of public health significance in our community. 9. Chronic diseases represent a considerable preventable health burden on Hamilton residents. 10. New and known infectious diseases continue to impact our community's health. #stayinformed

Health in All Policies state-level working groups can address health drivers across different sectors to improve public health and address health inequities. In a new report by ASTHO's Kerry Wyss, learn about some of the common elements of these groups that can be used to tackle complex public health challenges nationwide. Access now: https://lnkd.in/e9Ru94Wv. #HiAP #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are social, environmental, and economic factors that can influence (positive or negative) and impact the health of individuals and communities at large. These factors contribute to health disparities and inequities. For example, limited access to affordable and nutritious foods raises the risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, etc. To adequately address these types of public health emergencies/disparities, New Mexico's local and trusted health hubs (County & Tribal Health Councils) work with communities, local governments, and organizations to identify community health improvement priorities (CHIP) and together barriers (SDOH) and serve communities in a meaningful and effective way. Stay tuned this week to learn more about the ways New Mexico's Health Councils work to improve local health! #SDoH #SocialDetermnantsOfHealth #NewMexicoStrong #PublicHealth #HealthCouncils #CulturalHealthCare New Mexico Department of Health

Public health is more than the physical or mental health of a community. It also focuses on the social and economic inequities that drive health disparities. Different zip codes can have vastly different health outcomes and life expectancies, even for those that live minutes apart. We recognize the power communities have on health. It’s why we work with healthcare stakeholders to create solutions tailored to each community. Learn more about National Public Health Week here: https://nphw.org/ #NPHW #publichealth #healthdisparities