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Earn #CME credit and discover how to promote equity in health care, the importance of diversity in the medical field and more with American Medical Association, JAMA, HealthBegins and others. https://lnkd.in/gSzMrSZQ

With the #election happening tomorrow we compiled all the resources from our "What's at stake for #healthequity in this election?" series in one place. With so much on the line we hope you will take the time to read, watch, and share with your #upstream community. What’s At Stake For Health Equity In This Election? https://lnkd.in/gjmgxNXg

We are thrilled to welcome Rishi Manchanda MD MPH to the LANES board. Dr. Manchanda brings a pioneering commitment to health equity, aligning perfectly with our mission to deliver whole-person care in Los Angeles and beyond. As the CEO of HealthBegins, his focus on transforming care for vulnerable populations will be invaluable to LANES’ vision for advancing Medi-Cal delivery and supporting ECM providers. Read more at the link in the comments.

Dominant or malignant narratives in medicine limit our understanding of the root causes of health inequities. So how can we transform them to advance health equity? During the next National Health Equity Grand Rounds event, "Rewrite the Script: Narrative Transformation for Equity in Health" on Nov. 21 at 2:00 PM CT, explore how we can reshape the stories we tell about ourselves, our communities, and the challenges we face. Step into a better understanding of our role as health care professionals in identifying harmful dominant narratives and moving beyond individual action to advance health equity. As Race Forward explains, “when our stories and messages align with the narratives we want to elevate, we create impact.” Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZCJgigp The event is developed by American Medical Association, ACGME, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, and Respectability with support from ABIM Foundation, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, AMA Ed Hub, Boston Medical Center (BMC), Council of Medical Specialty Societies, HealthBegins, Kaiser Permanente, Sinai Chicago, Social Mission Alliance, The Hastings Center, The Joint Commission, Rush University Medical Center, Medical Society of Delaware, American Epilepsy Society, American Society of Nephrology, Minnesota Medical Association, and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. #healthequity #healthcare #meded #dei

NEW #webinar! While the #election has a profound impact on the future of health care, the work of advancing #healthequity does not end with the results we get next week. Join us for a webinar as we reflect on the results and map a way forward for the community of leaders committed to health equity. Hosted by our Sadena Thevarajah and a panel of distinguished speakers including Sinsi Hernández-Cancio from the National Partnership for Women & Families, Sarah de Guia from ChangeLab Solutions, and Anthony Wright from Families USA. After the Election: What’s Next for Health Equity? https://lnkd.in/ggm4XzpM

The upcoming #election will have an impact on how we handle food and nutrition security in this country. In part two of our #blog posts on the topic, we speak with Hannah Garelick from UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) on the barriers in access #SNAP and #WIC benefits as well as food and nutrition security issues facing the #Latino community. #foodinsecurity #SDOH What’s At Stake for Food and Nutrition Security in the Election, Part 2 https://lnkd.in/g77GV_WJ by Kate Marple

The upcoming #election will have an impact on how we handle food and nutrition security in this country. In the first of two #blog posts on the topic, we speak with Greta Allen, MHA, RDN from Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, who reflects on the future of #WIC, food and nutrition policy, and the role #healthequity advocates must play in addressing the root cause of hunger. #foodinsecurity #SNAP #SDOH What’s At Stake for Food and Nutrition Security in the Election, Part 1 https://lnkd.in/ggHMhaFP by Kate Marple

State Medicaid agencies recognize the importance of addressing health-related social needs to improve health outcomes, but need help to advance social needs screening policies and programs. Working with Center for Health Care Strategies and Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN), we've developed a tool that outlines decision points for developing or improving screening policies. This tool is made possible by Kaiser Permanente through its National Community Benefit Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation. To learn more, read this post by Tuyen Tran, Caroline Fichtenberg, and our own Kathryn Jantz. Health-Related Social Needs in Medicaid: State Checklist for Screening https://lnkd.in/g9xTyA4z

We had an impactful morning at the 2024 San Joaquin County Binational Health Event alongside Navneet Sandhu, MPH and Melissa Meza, MPH. Our team showcased the PATH Collaboratives HealthBegins leads in the Northeast, and San Joaquin/Stanislaus that provide CalAIM Community Support and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services. We also highlighted the valuable services available to the community offered by our Collaborative members. This event strengthened our connections with local healthcare partners and helped us reach more organizations dedicated to improving community health outcomes.

New Resource! HealthBegins Election Engagement Guide: The outcome of the 2024 election, from statehouses to Capitol Hill to the White House, will have profound implications for health equity. As Upstreamists, we need colleagues to stand with us, learn with us, and act with us. Through our work at HealthBegins supporting courageous health-equity leaders across more than 30 U.S. states, we have discovered some helpful starting points to help you open conversations, share information, build shared passion, and encourage action—both for the 2024 election and civic engagements to come. We offer them to you in this concise guide. https://lnkd.in/ghzzJ6Fz