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Structural Racism and Public Health: How to Talk to Policymakers and Community Members — Webinar on Nov. 28
Structural Racism and Public Health: How to Talk to Policymakers and Community Members
November 28, 2023
3:00 pm ET; 12:00 pm PT
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Cities are vibrant hubs of cultural and ethnic diversity, economic opportunities, and civic engagement. Yet these communities also endure complex health equity challenges. Many barriers to good health are rooted in structural racism — an unjust system of laws, procedures, and beliefs that cement racial and ethnic inequity. A critical step in addressing these inequities will be learning how to communicate effectively about them with members of our communities and policymakers. During this webinar from the Public Health Communications Collaborative, expert panelists will share key findings from their research on policy-oriented and public-oriented communications about structural racism and public health.
Session topics will address:
- Evidence-based messaging and communication strategies to engage with residents and decision-makers across sectors;
- The intersections of public policy and public health in advancing health equity; and
- The perspectives of public policy influencers and their role in advancing public health agendas.
Public health communicators will leave the session with actionable strategies and new resources to leverage across audiences.
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Free Health Equity Learning Opportunity — National Council Health Equity ECHO Learning Collaborative
Systemic racism, social marginalization, and oppression have created disproportionate challenges in accessing quality general health care, mental health care, and substance use treatment services for communities of color. Integrating these services is a critical strategy for advancing health equity among historically marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ communities, and rural communities.
The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE-IHS) is pleased to announce the Advancing Health Equity Through Integrated Health ECHO.
Kicking off in late November, this seven-session ECHO series will give participants the chance to engage with other health care provider organizations through didactic presentations and case presentations on key issues related to integrated health and improving health equity within their organizations.
This ECHO will help participants:
- Practice cultural humility and actively reduce biases, racism, and trauma.
- Promote cultural and linguistic responsiveness among clients and staff of various intersecting identities, including race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Implement whole-person and population health strategies that consider the social determinants/drivers of health of clients and communities.
- Build organizational practices that identify and prevent compassion fatigue among clinical providers and staff as they work to enhance equitable health care for all
Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on Friday, November 10, 2023.
*Space in this ECHO learning series is limited.
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Training Opportunities & Resources for RCPA Members in October from Relias
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Race & Disability Virtual Program: Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality Webinar on Oct. 3
A Joint Initiative of the FISA Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, and The Pittsburgh:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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No cost, but registration is necessary.
This session addresses the relationship between race and disability and establishes a common language around intersectionality. You will walk away with insights into cultivating programs, practices, and an organizational culture that is grounded in racial justice, disability justice, and inclusion.
This webinar focuses on inclusive practices around disability and racial justice, led by Keri Gray, CEO of the Keri Gray Consulting Group.
Support Equity for Internet Access and Training
Help PA get connected and stay connected! The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is expected to receive substantial federal funding for the purposes of broadband expansion, adoption, and literacy as part of the federal government’s historic funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The PA Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is currently gathering input and data for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity (DE) plans.
The PBDA has launched a public survey to hear from residents across Pennsylvania as a part of the planning process. Please consider responding to the Broadband Connectivity and Digital Access Survey. Your participation will be appreciated and is essential to supporting our collective interests in fast, reliable high-speed internet service for everyone.
If you’d like to learn more about the PBDA’s Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative and see what community events are scheduled, visit this web page.
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