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Boston Medical Center: Leading the Way Towards Health Equity and Justice
In this conversation, Thea James, M.D., vice president of mission with BMC, discusses the organization's evolution with health disparity work, and how BMC’s creation of the Health Equity Accelerator helped lead the way to achieve health justice in their communities.
Community Health and Environment
Guidance and resources to support hospitals’ efforts to assess, plan for and respond to the environment’s impact on community health.
Maternal Health: Person-centered Care
To work toward reducing known health disparities, AHA has developed numerous resources that emphasize the importance and impact of person-centered care.
Turning corner stores into health hubs
Angela Shuman, a community health nurse with Penn State Health, plays a vital role in supporting residents of Reading, Pa., through monthly health check-ins at New Heightz Grocery Store. Her warm, personal approach — like hugging regulars and offering gentle reminders about medication — has built deep trust within the community.
Equity of Care Award Winner Meritus Health: Influencing Equity in the Community
The AHA's Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award recognizes outstanding efforts among hospitals and health care systems to advance equity of care and reduce health disparities within their communities.
Designing Pregnancy Care to Meet the Needs of Hispanic Families
In this conversation, Jennifer Cohen, M.D., medical director of the Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, and Katie Costantini, director of maternal care services at Chester County Hospital, discuss the barriers that can affect maternal care in Hispanic populations, and how deploying bilingual volunteers provided the opportunity to learn what worked and what could be improved.
Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
In this conversation, Tracey Lavallias, executive director of behavioral health at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, discusses potential solutions to make access easier for patients.
Child and Adolescent Health: Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes
Disparities in health outcomes must be addressed during childhood.
The Business Case to Environmental Stewardship
Transform health care with sustainability. Build a business case for environmental stewardship.
The Board's Guide to Environmental Stewardship
Maximize value by recognizing sustainability opportunities and risks, acting as long-term stewards, and informing strategy with priority impact areas.