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COVID Inequities and Outreach Key Takeaways

AHA hospitals and partners have found several effective strategies that have been successful in increasing vaccine uptake. Over the coming weeks, we will highlight different strategies and examples of how they have been used to improve vaccine confidence.
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Abstract: Transformation Talks, Leveraging the Community and Innovation to Improve Health

The spread of COVID-19 revealed systemic cracks in the social needs and public health infrastructure of communities — inequities that have existed for decades. A Kaiser Permanente survey of 2,900 of its members earlier this year illustrates the disproportionate impact the pandemic is having on the poor and people of color.
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Addressing inequities in COVID-19 vaccine administration efforts: References and Resources

This page includes digital content and resources related to COVID-19 and communities of color. This page will be continuously updated with content as it becomes available.
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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy: Barriers and Best Practices

Despite improvements in COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant people, low vaccination coverage indicates an ongoing public health concern.
Trustee Articles

What are Hospital and Health System Boards Facing in 2022?

I recently spoke with William (Bill) Menner about some of the challenges that hospital and health system boards are experiencing.
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Addressing Patients' Social Needs Can Help Reduce Health Inequity during COVID-19

This resource examines the impact of the social determinants of health on patients and communities as they battle the COVID-19 outbreak and shares ideas and case examples to help hospitals address ongoing social needs.
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Maternal and Child Health During COVID-19

To help hospitals and health systems address maternal and neonatal health during this public crisis, the AHA has assembled resources from across the field that you may find useful as you provide safe and high-quality care to mothers and babies during this time.
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5 Actions to Promote Housing Access During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

This issue brief from the American Hospital Association highlights housing security as a significant factor in COVID-19 prevention and treatment. It offers five actions that hospitals and health systems can take to address housing instability and improve health in their communities, with links to case examples and additional resources.