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Experts Gather to Discuss the Science and Practice of Fostering Resilience

In March, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in collaboration with AcademyHeath, gathered researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the country to share knowledge around community resilience, a critical aspect of building a Culture of Health.

Posted Jul 15, 2019 By Tracy Costigan, Ph.D.

Topics Building Healthy Communities Health Equity Public & Population Health

Past Event

Webinar: Toxic Environments: Prisons and Jails as Drivers of Population Health Inequities

This webinar explored the health impacts of jails and prisons on individuals and communities.

Date & Time June 20, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET Location Online

Topics Public & Population Health Health Equity

Blog Post

Culture of Health Innovator’s Work on Black Mothers’ Health Featured in Health Affairs

Joia Crear-Perry’s work on improving black mothers’ health was voted best Snapshot of Innovation at the March 2019 Sharing Knowledge to Build a Culture of Health conference held by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in collaboration with AcademyHealth.

Posted Jun 7, 2019 By Lauren Adams, M.A.

Topics Patient & Consumer Engagement Health Equity Delivering Better Care

Blog Post

5 Trends to Watch this #NationalHospitalWeek

Posted May 14, 2019 By Emily Chun

Topics Health Equity Using Health Data Quality Improvement

Publication

Engagement with Community-Based Organizations Key to Achieving Health Equity & Wellness for Medicaid Populations

This issue brief from AcademyHealth, Health Management Associates, and the Disability Policy Consortium, provides a compelling case for engaging Community-Based Organizations in Medicaid payment and care delivery system reform.

Posted Apr 26, 2019

Topics Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid Health Equity Building Healthy Communities

Blog Post

Five Recommendations for How Implementation Science Can Better Advance Equity

Implementation researchers, practitioners, and funders considered how to better support equitable implementation and outcomes. They make five recommendations from changing how we talk about implementation science to how we execute it and who we engage along the way.

Posted Apr 5, 2019 By Kim DuMont, Allison Metz, Ph.D., Beadsie Woo

Topics Patient & Consumer Engagement Translation, Dissemination & Implementation Health Equity

Blog Post

Voices from the Field: Community Actions that Helped Build Urban Health Equity

In the second of a two-part series, this post highlights work in Richmond, California to transform the city into a place where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

Posted Aug 6, 2018 By Lauren Adams, M.A.

Topics Building Healthy Communities Health Equity Public & Population Health

Blog Post

Voices from the Field: Culturally Appropriate Services to Support Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit

In the first of a two-part series, this post highlights the work of Native American Connections to provide culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing, and community development services.

Posted Aug 2, 2018 By Lauren Adams, M.A.

Topics Building Healthy Communities Public & Population Health Health Equity

Publication

Patients Value Provider Performance Track Records

Research shows mental health care consumers value provider performance data, among other factors, when making treatment decisions.

Posted Aug 01, 2018

Topics Health Equity Delivering Better Care Quality Improvement

Blog Post

Research Examines Policy Effects on Minority Groups

Studies presented at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting shed new light on health disparities

Posted Jun 24, 2018 By Lauren Adams, M.A.

Topics Health Equity Building Healthy Communities ARM News