Participants will explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and this new moment in the civil rights movement for Black lives through a lens of trauma-informed care. The workshop will
Leadership Domain: Health Equity and Social Justice
Closing the Digital Divides and Achieving Digital Equity
The digital divide* is a public health crisis now more than ever. In the heightened moment of COVID-19 we see a digital divide gap widening throughout Western Massachusetts. This webinar
Antiracism as Health Policy (Part 2 of 3)
Part 2: Connecting research and policy This three-part series will examine the racial disparities in health brought vividly to public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second panel will focus
Community Health Assessment: Using Health Models to Explore the Determinants of Health
In this module you will learn that improving the health of populations is complex work and demands that we define health broadly, that we measure all aspects of health –
Antiracism as Health Policy (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3: Antiracist policy solutions This three-part series will examine the racial disparities in health brought vividly to public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. The third panel will conclude our
Connecting Compassion and Technology: How Website Accessibility Boosts Visibility and Search Engine Optimization
Discover the basics of website accessibility and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as Dr. Amanda Diver, a Physical Therapist turned website developer, shares expert insights and practical strategies in this webinar.
Advancing Health Literacy: City-wide Needs Assessment
The Rhode Island Public Health Institute, in partnership with the city of Providence and the Providence Community Clinics Network conducted a mixed-methods needs assessment focused on Communities of Color in
Best Practices in Public Health Communication to Promote Equity and Inclusion
This webinar will use didactic and workshop techniques to inform participants of best practices in public health communication to promote equity and inclusion. An overview of health literacy will be
Engaging Indigenous Communities in Health Equity Activities
Indigenous communities, people who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native, have long faced systemic oppression in this country which is reflected in poor health outcomes. For example, indigenous communities
COVID Latinx Disparities
In this webinar, we will discuss the latest evidence about the trajectory of the COVID-19 epidemic, its impact on Hispanic/Latinx communities, and actions that we can take in our own