Who Should Join
Health Equity Initiative realizes that it takes a village to inspire community action and create the strategic partnerships necessary to support health equity. This is not possible without recognizing and including ALL stakeholders in the conversation and the work. We want to make sure that ALL feel included, and know that they are a part of any potential progress toward health equity. Most importantly, we want them to know that health equity is not about any specific field of action or sector but that everyone's work, contribution, and ideas can lead to the kinds of multisectoral solutions we need to address health disparities in our communities. Join us today to help bridge silos and build one community!
Who Should Join
The community leader who, for example, works on creating play space in the neighborhood, therefore increasing health equity for children in areas such as obesity and diabetes prevention, or psychosocial development
The writer, journalist, or blogger who desires to acquire further knowledge on health equity issues and their root causes, in order to inform their audiences
The artist who can be inspired to showcase the face of health disparities or the athlete who will mentor others on the connection between sports, community, and a healthy life.
The grantmaker in the fields of public health, community development, healthcare, poverty alleviation, or social change who seeks to highlight the interdependence of multiple factors in improving health equity
The researcher in the fields of health, socioeconomic, or social sciences who seeks ways to bridge research into practice
Thought leaders, equity experts, and public figures from different disciplines, committed members of the general public, and anyone concerned about reducing the disparities that continue to affect the health of our communities
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The public health professional who works in the field to prevent disease or to advocate for new policies or to create new strategies in support of improved health outcomes
The physician or other healthcare provider, who can help address issues that relate to the whole person's living and working environment, instead of only clinical care
The business executive who can contribute by increasing financial literacy—a determinant of health—or support specific health disparities-related projects
The urban design specialist or architect who designs neighborhoods, buildings and services that are conducive to healthy living, including such elements as parks, exercise opportunities, community centers and transportation systems.
Corporations, nonprofit groups, hospitals, academic institutions who wish to think beyond the conventional to arrive at multisectoral approaches to advance health equity
Students from a variety of disciplines who have a passion for health equity and other human rights issues, and want to gain valuable new skills, network, and become part of a growing social movement
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TOGETHER, we can make a difference
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We can break down silos between key sectors and stakeholders in health equity issues, and ultimately help create better chances for better health for all! We know that people from all sectors want to leave a healthier world to their children and grandchildren.
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