Founder Ntianu Garden: Center for Healing and Nature. Former WKKF Senior Advisor and Vice President for Truth Racial Healing and Transformation.
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We have the power to use data to improve health and nutrition outcomes for all communities, but only if we rethink how it can be used. Read my perspective in @RWJF’s new State of Childhood Obesity report: bit.ly/3CXUJVW
In our data-driven world, granular data is crucial for creating solutions that effectively benefit our diverse communities.
Read RWJF Data Commissioner @NinezPonce's new piece to learn why everyone’s story is necessary to drive real change.
bit.ly/4eY3xJ7
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“Is There a Cure for Racism?” In the final episode of #SilenceInSikeston, host @CaraRAnthony talks about institutional change with @DrGCChristopher.
Listen to the episode, then join the conversation: kffhealthnews.org/news/podca…
Dr. Gail C Christopher retweeted
The American public is perceived to be hopelessly divided over the question of race and related issues, yet evidence suggests a more complex racial environment, writes @DrGCChristopher of @NatlCo.
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I highly encourage you to read the transcript of this informative discussion with @_meeta_, @iMayaBerry, @TinaKauh, and @NinezPonce as they discuss how to ensure @OMBPress' revisions to its race and ethnicity standards implementation is appropriate. bit.ly/3XzTfcG
Recently, @CDCFound launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report. Learn about their work to modernize public health data infrastructures to help effectively address health disparities.
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ICYMI: @OMBPress updated federal race and ethnicity standards to include historically excluded communities. @TinaKauh unpacked the change and what it’ll mean for racial equity with @_meeta_, @iMayaBerry, Rosalind Gold @NALEO, & @Tao_Minnis. Check it out⬇️
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I highly encourage you to read through this article from my colleague @alonzoplough as he chats with RWJF Data Commissioner @DrMaryTBassett on why reparations are needed to save lives.
Wealth and health are intricately connected. To address racial health disparities, we must address the resource gap that contributes to them.
I sat down with @FXBHarvard’s @DrMaryTBassett to explore the #PublicHealth case for reparations. Learn more. rwjf.ws/4bKB6xq
NEW: #PLACES now includes 9 new social measures (e.g., unemployment, housing, internet access, single-parent households), which can be examined alongside local health data for improved community planning. bit.ly/3IKTkk2
We cannot advance health equity without addressing the health inequities that people with disabilities face. I highly recommend you read @HoborGeorge’s article discussing how improved data can protect the rights and well-being of people with disabilities.
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In a recent @RWJF blog, @TinaKauh shares how the lack of adequately disaggregated data harms underrepresented groups.
Learn how researchers and philanthropy can address structural racism in data collection: rwjf.ws/3GDFFv9
New regulations from @HHSGov will require more transparency about artificial intelligence used in clinical settings, with the goal of helping providers understand algorithms’ potential risks and avoid bias.
Learn more: bit.ly/3RHpYt7
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Join us on Friday, 10th of November, 15:00 GMT, for the 6th part of the UNESCO Webinar Series on Healing and Repair: Transforming Traumatised Communities.
Register here: tinyurl.com/UNESCOwebinarVI
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During these troubling times, multiple studies have found that Americans support racial healing.
Similar to our findings, new research from @deBeaumontFndtn shows public health workers are eager to address racism as a public health crisis 📷 bit.ly/3SbNcs1
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This piece by @ThinkGlobalHlth breaks down how rural health varies by racial and ethnic groups — and examines how data discrepancies and stereotypes negatively impact the health of these communities.
Read more: thinkglobalhealth.org/articl…
Groups like @TheIHI @AmerMedicalAssn @RaceForward & many other organizations have joined forces to create @RisetoHealth. Learn more about the coalition & its recommendations for how health systems can support equity leaders & advance our health system. ow.ly/kscI50PF0tc
NEW REPORT: High-quality data is crucial to effectively improving health systems in the U.S., according to @theNASEM Read more about what steps can be taken to advance health equity: bit.ly/43Rv2Oy
There is a lack of consistent, reliable data, as well as data transparency and accountability, in the criminal justice system. A new @theNASEM report highlights the challenge of creating an accurate picture of racial inequality in the justice system: ow.ly/GUGk50Ppb9H
Criminal justice reform has an essential role to play in addressing and reducing racial inequality. A new @theNASEM report offers recommendations to advance racial equity in the justice system: ow.ly/B03U50Pp8rb
A new @theNASEM report assesses racial differences in crime and criminal justice involvement and offers evidence-driven policy and solutions to reduce harm and advance racial equity in the criminal justice system: ow.ly/zj5E50Pp9c7