Traditionally, public health and the medical society relied on abdicating the responsibility to the patient and expecting the patient to improve their health. For example, a pre-diabetic patient is given
Leadership Domain: Policy and Advocacy
Systemic Inequities that Impact Black Lives and Communities of Color in CT
When looking at the disproportionate impact in health disparities on communities of color, the black community’s experience can be an indicator of what is happening to all marginalized communities. It
Tackling a City’s Greatest Public Health Challenges through a ‘Health in All Policies’ Strategy
This webinar will highlight the City of Providence, Rhode Island’s efforts to integrate health into public policies across sectors. Examples will include working in collaboration with Providence public schools to
The Future of Population Health (Part 3): Governance, and Structural Determinants of Health
This conversation is the third program in a three-part series convening contributing authors from The Milbank Quarterly’s special issue celebrating its 100th anniversary, titled, ?Policy, Governance, and Structural Determinants of
Social Determinants of Health Challenge
In order to best serve all populations, public health professionals must recognize that a wide range of factors impact people’s health and well-being. The factors are described as social and
Health Equity: Current Practice-based Considerations for Public Health Agencies
Equity is the centerpiece of the 10 Essential Services of Public Health. This recorded webinar provides practical, evidence-informed approaches that enable public health practitioners to optimize their work in incorporating
Public Health Systems: A Primer
This webinar will cover the components of the public health system, including roles of government and non-governmental agencies, and differences in authorities and accountability across public health system entities. An
Queer and Trans Youth: Creating Affirming Care and Supportive Spaces
This webinar provides thoughtful instruction about youth across a spectrum of gender and/or sexual identities as an important foundation for today’s schools, health, public health and service providers. This webinar
Race as a Social Construct in Data and Practice
This webinar will explore race as a social construct and its implications in data collection and research. Participants will hear from presenters how the concept of race originated and how
Advocacy in Public Health: Making a Difference in Your Community
Grow your knowledge and skills to become an effective advocate for improving public health. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health advocacy, from identifying critical health issues and