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Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Articles
A collection of articles an toolkits on health equity, diversity and inclusion.
Recruiting for a Diverse Health Care Board
Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.
AHA Strategic Alliances: Podcasts
This podcast brings attention to health inequities in Black and underserved communities through the lens of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency and 2020-2021 flu season. Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of AHA’s Physician Alliance, speaks with Andrea Custis, Urban League of Philadelphia president and CEO, on the challenges and opportunities presented by the current public health climate.
AHA Strategic Alliances: Tools and Resources
Tools and resources with AHA's strategic alliances with the National Urban League, UNIDOS US, AHA Trustee Services, and Hospitals against Violence.
AHA Strategic Alliances: Links
Links to information on the AHA's strategic alliances with the National Urban League, UNIDOS US, AHA Trustee Services, and Hospitals against Violence.
UnidosUS Alliance Case Study: Lurie Children’s Hospital Community Collaborative Advances Health Equity
With the goal of addressing issues impacting child health comprehensively and collaboratively, NWSHC and Lurie Children’s Hospital partnered to develop and implement community-driven related to child health and well-being.
UnidosUS Alliance Case Study: Saint Anthony Hospital Builds Resiliency Through Community Wellness
The American Hospital Association and UnidosUS work together to highlight the impact of clinical and community partnerships to ensure equitable care for all. The Collaborative for Community Wellness is a Chicago-based collaborative including 22 community-based organizations working together to the ensure the community’s health care needs are met. The Collaborative published a report in 2018 that shared key findings around lack of access to mental health in among predominantly high economic hardship community areas on Chicago’s Southwest side.
Governing Board’s Role in Health Equity and Diversity
Trustees are in a unique position to take a leadership role on health equity, diversity, and inclusion. They are business and community leaders and can work closely with their hospital leadership to develop a board strategy and ensure that health equity is included in their organization’s strategic plan.