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Dallas Co. Health Officials Outline Disparities in …

(3 days ago) WEBDallas County is among the highest uninsured rates of urban counties in the country. Data from 2019 shows zip codes in South …

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-co-health-officials-outline-disparities-in-healthcare/2301696/

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New community study finds ongoing health disparities in southern …

(Just Now) WEBNew community study finds ongoing health disparities in southern Dallas County. The 2022 CHNA found some improvement in access to health care, but more …

https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2023-03-27/new-community-study-finds-ongoing-health-disparities-in-southern-dallas-county

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Why the state of health care in Dallas is both remarkable and …

(5 days ago) WEBIn a 2019 community health needs assessment by Parkland and Dallas County, many of the disparities in health outcomes and mortality rates were broken …

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/health-care/2021/11/10/why-the-state-of-health-care-in-dallas-is-both-remarkable-and-disappointing/

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A snapshot look at the state of people’s health in Dallas County

(1 days ago) WEBDallas County surpassed even the Lone Star State’s uninsurance rate with 21% of residents living without insurance, compared with 17% across Texas and 9% …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2023/02/03/a-snapshot-look-at-the-state-of-peoples-health-in-dallas-county/

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Dallas County Tries To Counteract Health Care …

(Just Now) WEBPrivate Health Care Disparity. Southern Dallas County has fewer private health care providers to begin with, which creates a baked-in risk that communities of color could be shortchanged as the vaccine …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/dallas-county-tries-to-counteract-health-care-disparities-in-vaccine-distribution/

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Racial Inequality Evident in Healthcare (and Everything Else) in …

(9 days ago) WEBThe 332,000 uninsured Hispanics account for about 63 percent of all uninsured residents in Dallas County. In 2015, 16.6 percent of blacks were uninsured …

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2018/04/racial-inequality-healthcare-dallas-county/

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Unlocking Health Equity - ArcGIS StoryMaps

(9 days ago) WEBThe interactive maps below allow you to explore a few health determinant indicators in Dallas County. Click to get started. To achieve health equity, we must change the systems and policies that have resulted in the generational injustices that give rise to socio-economic health disparities.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5a937cc125ef484eb7bc1e9b500bfcc2

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What makes Dallas County so unhealthy? Many things ‘we know …

(2 days ago) WEBAdvertisement. Disparities in health appear across many dimensions, including geography, race, income, education and more. In Dallas County, 21% of …

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/health-care/2021/10/15/what-makes-dallas-county-so-unhealthy-many-things-we-know-how-to-prevent/

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Dallas Co. Health Officials Outline Disparities in Healthcare

(3 days ago) WEBThat’s one of the takeaways from Dallas County’s annual Community Health Needs Assessment. Whether you grow up in a healthy environment or have access to …

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-co-health-officials-outline-disparities-in-healthcare/2301895/

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How Healthy Is Dallas County, Texas? US News Healthiest …

(Just Now) WEBThe economy category captures measures of employment, opportunity and wealth. It serves as a backbone to the Healthiest Communities peer group rankings, which account for …

https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/texas/dallas-county

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Dallas County

(1 days ago) WEB1 Health Concerns a Chronic Diseases. Between 2000 and 2020, heart disease and cancer remained the leading causes of death in Dallas County Furthermore, chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, emerged as the top health concern among focus group participants The mortality rate associated with diabetes increased from 18 to 21 per 100,000

https://www.dallascounty.org/Assets/uploads/docs/hhs/chna/CHNA-Implementation-Plan-2023.pdf

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Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: State Disparities

(6 days ago) WEBThis report evaluates disparities in health and health care across racial and ethnic groups, GBD U.S. Health Disparities Collaborators, “Life Expectancy by …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2024/apr/advancing-racial-equity-us-health-care

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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF HEALTH DISPARITIES IN TEXAS 2020

(8 days ago) WEB1.3 Disparities in COVID-19 Risks, Cases, and Outcomes 6 2 ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF HEALTH DISPARITIES IN TEXAS 7 2.1 Excess Health Care Spending 7 2.2 Lost …

https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Econ-Impacts-of-Health-Disparities-Texas-2020-FINAL-002.pdf

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Health Disparities Report 2021 - America's Health Rankings

(2 days ago) WEB43% and 41% higher rates, respectively, of self-reporting high health status. than Hispanic (37.9%) adults. Between 2011-2013 and 2017-2019, white adults were the only racial and ethnic group to experience a decline in high health status: 3% from 55.3% to 53.4%. HIGH HEALTH S TATUS BY EDUC ATION.

https://assets.americashealthrankings.org/app/uploads/2021_ahr_health-disparities-comprehensive-report_final.pdf

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DCHHS Epidemiology Statistics and Reports - Dallas County

(9 days ago) WEBEpidemiology Statistics and Reports. Dallas County Health and Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-819-2000.

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/communicable-diseases/epidemiology-stats-reports.php

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Dallas County's Growing Physician Shortage - D Magazine

(6 days ago) WEBMany of the disparities that exist in the county are well-documented. Dallas is the least insured big city in the nation, and has life expectancy disparities that span multiple decades. The report

https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2019/10/dallas-countys-growing-physician-shortage/

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DCHHS Public Health Services - Dallas County

(9 days ago) WEBDallas County Health and Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-819-2000. The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is conducted once every three years in partnership with Parkland to address the Dallas County residents’ health needs. This assessment is a strategic roadmap to advance …

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/public-health/chna.php

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EXPANDING DALLAS COUNTY’S HEALTHCARE ACCESS

(6 days ago) WEBHealth disparies are closely linked with social, one is located Dallas have the highest economic, and environmental disadvantage such as in Southern. community need in the …

https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/FINAL-INFOGRAPHICS.pdf

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Center for Health Statistics Texas DSHS

(1 days ago) WEBThe DSHS Center for Health Statistics was established to provide a convenient access point for health-related data for Texas. Our objective is to be a source of information for …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/center-health-statistics

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Dallas County Has Widespread Ethnic Disparities - Dallas Observer

(5 days ago) WEBDallas County's black and Hispanic residents face wide gaps in income levels, educational achievement and access to health insurance, despite rapid …

https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-county-has-widespread-ethnic-disparities-according-to-new-study-10566546

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Community Health - DFWHC Foundation

(5 days ago) WEBHealthy North Texas Community Health Website. The HealthyNTexas.org website is a resource for education and awareness. The site has real-time and interactive reporting …

https://dfwhcfoundation.org/community-health/

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Dallas County Tries To Counteract Health Care Disparities In …

(7 days ago) WEBWith COVID-19 vaccines in short supply, Dallas County is trying to forestall an unequal distribution of doses. The county's partnering with local healthcare providers …

https://www.keranews.org/health-science-tech/2021-01-15/dallas-county-tries-to-counteract-health-care-disparities-in-vaccine-distribution

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Education and Training Opportunities - Texas Center for Health …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Texas Center for Health Disparities (TCHD) is one of twelve NIMHD Specialized Centers of Excellence in Minority Health and Health Disparities in the country. TCHD …

https://www.unthsc.edu/tchd/

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Community health programs are expanding access to care

(2 days ago) WEB10:00 AM on Dec 14, 2022 CST. Initiatives spearheaded by Parkland Health and a coalition of local partners are chipping away at the health disparities in Dallas County, but …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2022/12/14/community-health-programs-are-expanding-access-to-care-but-theres-still-a-ways-to-go/

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Improving Community Health - Texas Health Resources

(Just Now) WEBEngaged and supported members of 106 North Texas faith communities, reaching 131,322 people. Of those reached, 55,101 individuals gained access to services to prevent …

https://www.texashealth.org/responsibility-2021/Our-Communities/Improving-Community-Health

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LifeBridge Health President & CEO recognized for addressing …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history …

https://newsroom.heart.org/local-news/lifebridge-health-president-ceo-recognized-for-addressing-health-disparities-in-maryland

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Supplement: Estimates by County

(4 days ago) WEBStatewide, the 2021 study found that health disparities cost Texas $2.7 billion in excess health care spending and $5 billion in lost productivity annually. Excess …

https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-27-24-Health-Disparities-Full.pdf

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FY 2024 Healthy Start Awards MCHB

(6 days ago) WEBGrantee Organization City State 11 Month Funding; BIRMINGHAM HEALTHY START PLUS, INC. Birmingham: AL: $1,008,333: GIFT OF LIFE FOUNDATION: Montgomery: …

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/healthy-start/fy-2024-awards

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DCHHS Home - Dallas County

(7 days ago) WEBWelcome to Dallas County Health and Human Services. Dallas County Health and Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-819 …

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/

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Health care in Nashville: Incentives help bridge wide disparities

(4 days ago) WEBThis principle is particularly relevant in Nashville, where the 2018 Nashville Health Equity Report highlighted troubling disparities: Davidson County's infant …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/24/health-care-nashville-general-hospital-incentive-program/73429760007/

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The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg investment in racial …

(5 days ago) WEBThe organization is the steward of $150 million in assets, which supports racial and health equity via three avenues: strategic initiatives, grantmaking, and the Center for …

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/04/26/foundation-for-a-healthy-st-petes-health-equity.html

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Community Approaches to Addressing Health Disparities

(5 days ago) WEBDISPARITIES IN A COMMUNITY CONTEXT. Although many concepts and constructs of community abound, this paper treats communities as largely geographical or spatial …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215366/

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Xavier University, Ochsner sign deal to create fifth HBCU medical

(4 days ago) WEBOchsner is the largest health care provider in Louisiana. The nonprofit health system serves more than a million people in the Gulf Coast area and has trained …

https://thegrio.com/2024/04/29/xavier-university-ochsner-sign-deal-to-create-fifth-hbcu-medical-school-in-the-u-s/

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Dallas Equity Indicators Public Health - City of Dallas

(2 days ago) WEBDalbot is currently undergoing routine maintenance –oiling its virtual joints, updating its digital wardrobe, to keep it in top-notch shape.

https://dallascityhall.com/departments/pnv/dallas-equity-indicators/Pages/Public-Health.aspx

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