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Washington's Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Initiative

(8 days ago) In 2021, Senate Bill 5052created an important foundation for the Department of Health (DOH) to establish the Health Equity Zones Initiative. The initiative features geographically-based health equity zones – places where people face social, environmental, and low-resource conditions that negatively … See more

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity/health-equity-zones

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Rhode Island's Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Initiative

(3 days ago) WebHealth Equity Zones (HEZs) are specific areas throughout the state where collaboratives of community stakeholders, organizations, and residents have formed to …

https://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=1108

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Health Equity Zones: Opportunities for Plans, Providers …

(9 days ago) WebDescribe state-level efforts to define and improve outcomes using health equity zones. Identify how health plans, including Medicaid managed care plans, are applying a similar concept to improve …

https://healthbegins.org/health-equity-zones-opportunities-for-plans-providers-states-to-align-advance-equity-by-place/

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Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Initiative Healthier Washington

(4 days ago) WebThe Washington State Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Initiative recognizes that people who are most impacted by health inequities are closest to the solutions that will improve their …

https://waportal.org/partners/health-equity-zones-hez-initiative

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Department of Health announces selection of rural and …

(8 days ago) WebFor immediate release: August 2, 2023 (23-104) Contact: DOH Communications HEZ initiative aims to support communities in effecting change at a …

https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/department-health-announces-selection-rural-and-urban-health-equity-zones-community-advisory-council

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Health Equity Zone for Native Communities - waportal.org

(4 days ago) WebQ: How was the Health Equity Zones Initiative created? A: State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5052 (only in English) in 2021 to create the Health Equity Zones …

https://waportal.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/2.28.2024%20HEZ%20FAQ.pdf

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Two health equity zones to be established Healthier Washington

(9 days ago) WebThe health equity zones initiative, passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021, aims to reduce health inequities. DOH helped develop the health equity zones …

https://waportal.org/news/2023/two-health-equity-zones-be-established

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State launches 'Health Equity Zones' initiative to address …

(6 days ago) WebState launches 'Health Equity Zones' initiative to address community health challenges. by Holly Menino, KOMO News Anchor . Thu, March 16th 2023 at 11:38 AM. Updated Fri, March 17th 2023 at 5:50 PM.

https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-state-department-health-launches-new-initiative-to-improve-community-health-low-income-marginalized-communities-color-health-equity-zones-life-expectancy

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Healthy Equity Zones Toolkit - Department of Health

(7 days ago) WebA big thank you to other state health departments for providing invaluable insight and perspective into state and local health department approaches to advance health …

https://health.ri.gov/publications/toolkits/health-equity-zones.pdf

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Building Health Equity Zones - National Academy of …

(9 days ago) WebThe Health Equity Zone (HEZ) initiative is a state-level response to Rhode Island’s persistent health inequities. Historically, state-level health funding and data collection have been organized around diseases and …

https://nam.edu/programs/value-science-driven-health-care/assessing-meaningful-community-engagement/building-health-equity-zones/

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Health Equity Zones

(6 days ago) WebHealth Equity Zones are geographic areas where existing opportunities emerge and investments are made to address differences in health outcomes. Through a …

https://health.ri.gov/publications/brochures/HealthEquityZones.pdf

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What are Health Equity Zones? - Decide RI

(Just Now) WebRhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) initiative is a health equity-centered approach to prevention work that leverages place-based, community-led solutions to address the …

https://decideri.org/pages/hez

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2020 - Achieving Health Equity For All

(6 days ago) Webthe social determinants of health among the state’s vulnerable populations. This new and more comprehensive under-standing of health equity created a natural pathway for …

https://www.healthcaregeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Catalyst-Fall-2020-Vol-3-No-1-Publication.pdf

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Health Equity - Georgia Department of Public Health

(Just Now) WebHealth Equity Definition. Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. Achieving health equity requires valuing everyone equally with focused and …

https://dph.georgia.gov/sites/dph.georgia.gov/files/Health%20Equity%20091316.pdf

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PR-GA Health Disparities Report - Georgia Department of …

(3 days ago) WebKey findings from the report include: • A list of 14 counties in Georgia that have the best minority health outcomes; o Murray County o Pickens County o Cherokee County o …

https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/related_files/press_release/DCH%20Report%20Highlights%20Georgia%20Counties%20with%20the%20Best%20and%20Greatest%20Health%20Needs%20for%20Minorities.pdf

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Health Data and Statistics Georgia Department of Public Health

(Just Now) WebThe Georgia Department of Public Health has two ways to access Georgia’s public health data: The Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) is a web-based tool …

https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph/health-data-and-statistics

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RWJF Announces New Allocation for Impact Investments to …

(4 days ago) WebPrinceton, N.J. —The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) expanded its commitment to impact investing with the announcement of a new allocation of $325 …

https://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsroom/2024/05/rwjf-announces-new-allocation-for-impact-investments-to-improve-health-equity.html

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HEALTH EQUITY ZONES INITIATIVE - WaPortal.org

(5 days ago) WebRecognizes long-standing health inequities across the state and the importance of community-led solutions Establishes Health Equity Zones as a place-based approach …

https://waportal.org/sites/default/files/documents/HEZ/FINAL_HEZ%20Info%20Call_PPT%20Slides.pdf

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Race, Inequality, and Health KFF

(5 days ago) WebA health care disparity typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, affordability, access to and use of care, and quality of care. The …

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-race-inequality-and-health/

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Nature for all: Bridging health equity through the Initiative-funded

(8 days ago) WebA pediatrician with Seattle Children’s, and associate professor at the UW School of Medicine, Dr. Tandon aims to broaden the availability of the Project Nature …

https://www.washington.edu/populationhealth/2024/05/30/nature-for-all-bridging-health-equity-through-the-initiative-funded-project-nature/

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Improving Equity by Improving Access - UConn Today

(9 days ago) WebIt’s one of the more recent examples UConn Health’s commitment to improve health care equity, part of its vision as the state’s only public academic medical center …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/05/improving-equity-by-improving-access/

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How 9 Leaders Think About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Their …

(5 days ago) WebThe purpose of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the PK-12 environment is to ensure that ALL students receive access, opportunity, and success …

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-9-leaders-think-about-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-their-schools/2024/05

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Florida to allow doctors to perform C-sections outside hospitals

(6 days ago) WebMay 26, 2024, 4:00 AM PDT. By Phil Galewitz. Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals, siding with a …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/florida-allow-doctors-perform-c-sections-hospitals-rcna153903

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Health Equity Zones Initiative community nominations now open

(9 days ago) WebHealth Equity Zones are a way to tap into that local knowledge and design lasting solutions.” The HEZ initiative, created by the Washington legislature in 2021, will …

https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/health-equity-zones-initiative-community-nominations-now-open

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CVS reportedly seeks PE partner for Oak Street Health growth

(8 days ago) WebCVS Health wants to find a private equity partner to back new Oak Street Health clinics, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.. Why it matters: …

https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/05/24/cvs-private-equity-oak-street-health-growth

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Private equity-led dealmaking in HCIT is still down - Axios

(1 days ago) WebPrivate equity closed a quarter fewer health care IT (HCIT) deals in Q1 than in the same period last year — despite wanting more exposure to the sector, a PitchBook …

https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/05/31/private-equity-dealmaking-hcit-slows

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Governor Lamont and President Maric Receive Final Report on …

(5 days ago) WebGovernor Ned Lamont and University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric today announced that they have received the final report from an independent, health …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/05/governor-lamont-and-president-maric-receive-final-report-on-uconn-health/

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Black maternal health crisis: Improve dental care for pregnant …

(3 days ago) WebBlack maternal health in in crisis. Good dental hygiene could help expectant mothers We can begin working toward equity now focusing on oral health care as one …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/06/01/black-maternal-health-crisis-improve-dental-care-pregnant-mothers/73632277007/

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HEALTH EQUITY ZONES INITIATIVE - Washington State …

(9 days ago) WebHEALTH EQUITY ZONES INITIATIVE Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Washington State Department of Health 2 Introductions: • Name • Pronouns • Location Washington …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-07/141-059-HEZCACSlidesJune2022.pdf

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Florida allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals

(4 days ago) WebFlorida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals, siding with a private equity-owned physicians group that …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/health/florida-c-section-clinics/index.html

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