UNC Health Wayne’s Post

Grateful to have heard from some great minds - Eboné Carrington, Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, FACP, and Thomas D'Aunno -- at NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service's annual #KovnerBehrman Forum. It was great to see one of my favorite professors in action alongside one of my best friends from grad school Dennis Grishin. Some key insights: 🏥 While referring the most vulnerable patients to other agencies for #SDOH needs has value, the trusting #patientprovider relationship is key. ⚖ Health systems have to strike a balance between relying on #communitybasedorganizations and providing these services themselves, which may cause #missiondrift. 💲 Quote from Dr. Ogedegbe: "Evidence-based medicine is only as good as the resources we invest in them." 🤝 Investing in training #communityhealthworkers will be critical as we rely on them to not just strengthen relationships between the community and the health system, but also shift non-clinical tasks away from providers. 👍 Quote from moderator Lauren A Taylor: "What we decide is possible or not possible determines our managerial prescriptions."

We’re in DC today with the National Collaborative for Health Equity, talking about #racialhealthequity. More on what we see and hear soon!

Registration for the Health Justice Scholars Program is NOW OPEN! In late 2019, a conversation began in the U.S. about whether the social determinants of health should be taught in medical school. By early 2020, the pandemic revealed just how deeply health disparities shape our society, impacting communities based on race and class. In the Health Justice Scholars Program, we will take a deep dive into the lived experiences of the social determinants of health. Through a macro and micro lens, we’ll explore how these factors contribute to health disparities within our healthcare system. Each class will center the voices of advocates and activists, offering invaluable perspectives on their lived experiences and what they hope healthcare professionals will understand. This course will equip you with the knowledge to provide better care to your patients and advocate more effectively for the communities you serve. https://buff.ly/3VoNTz8 #HealthJustice #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthEquity #HJSP #MedicalStudents #HealthcareAdvocacy #FutureOfHealth #AMSA"

On August 16th, we're launching something truly transformative—the H.E.A.L. Healthcare Website! This project is more than just a website; it's a powerful collaboration that brings together artists, writers, activists, and individuals with lived experiences to confront and address the deep-rooted health disparities caused by racism, colonialism, ableism, and other systemic inequities. Our goal? To use the arts as a catalyst for change, challenging oppressive behaviors and attitudes that continue to shape our healthcare systems. The learning modules we've developed are designed to spark reflection, conversation, and, most importantly, action. 📅 Date: August 16, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 📍 Location: Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences Centre, UNBC, Prince George (Lheidli T’enneh Territory) 💻 Join in person or via Zoom Be part of this exciting journey toward a more equitable healthcare system. Let's learn, unlearn, and heal together. #HEALHealthcare #EquityInHealthcare #ArtsForChange #AntiOppression #HealthcareInnovation

This #FellowsFriday, Caprice Knapp, PhD (RWJF HPF 2017-2018) discusses the skills she gained from her time as a fellow, and the value they added to her career. Learn more about the RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program by visiting us at HealthPolicyFellows.org! #healthpolicy #healthpolicyfellows #healthcareleadership

Research shows that racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals is linked to improved patient outcomes. In 2023, we: 📚Invested over $21 million in training, education, and workforce development programs to improve health outcomes. 🥼 Launched the Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign to increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups. 🎓Helped ensure the next generation of the oral health workforce better reflects the communities we serve through our industry-leading Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund. Learn more about our work to advance health equity at https://lnkd.in/gmkSFSkJ #OurMissionYourHealth

Renarda Jones from DIVERSE RESEARCH NOW and Ronda Smith from the CALIFORNIA BLACK HEALTH NETWORK join us to discuss the importance of health equity and diversity in minority health care. Particularly in clinical trial studies. #health #healthcare #healthcarereform #healthcareinnovation #healthcaresystem #diversityinhealthcare #accesstocare #accesstohealthcare #equalaccess #diversityinhealthcare #medical #medicalcare #medicalcaresystem #clinicaltrial #clinicaltrials #diversityinclinicaltrials #clinicaltrialstudies

Politics isn’t as intimidating as it seems. 💡 In our recent webinar, Anique Forrester of the University of Maryland Medical Center shares how engaging in politics can help transform health outcomes for communities. Learn more about using politics to advance health equity in our webinar synthesis ➡️ bit.ly/46LoQe2 #Partners4HE #TulaneSPHTM #HealthEquity #PoliticsForChange #AdvocacyForHealth #P4HE #CommunityEngagement

Dive into the Stanford Think Tank on Diversity & #HealthEquity in Clinical Trials with our on-demand version! Join us in promoting health equity & addressing underrepresentation. #MedEd Two ways to learn: YouTube: Online Module: https://buff.ly/3J0Jwnn

Check out the recording of "Innovative Strategies to Diversify the California Health Workforce," an outstanding webinar in which I participated with other experts at University of California campuses. Below is the link to the recording.  https://lnkd.in/g6rgsHBi