Advocacy is a key component of public health service and can be a powerful tool in affecting policy and structural change in a community.
Read MoreWhen providing care to underserved populations, it is essential that individuals in the community have the opportunity to voice their perspectives. Community engagement describes the active participation of members of a community in assessing and implementing solutions to problems that affect them.
Read MoreAs vaccination efforts continue, it is important to keep those who are not able-bodied in mind. For clinics who are providing vaccines, while the goal is to get as many shots in arms as possible, speed should not come at the cost of accessibility
Read MoreMany current events have recently exemplified the necessity of health care workers to prioritize their roles as advocates for health equity. Now more than ever, it is important for health care workers to use their experiences to promote, educate, and champion change to ensure more equity for all patients.
Read MoreMobile clinics can play a crucial role in serving as a voice for communities with limited access to health resources. This Health Advocacy 101 webinar transcript discusses effective approaches to advocacy at local, state, and federal levels.
Read MoreIt may be surprising to learn that 80-90% of modifiable contributors to a patient's health are actually based on the social determinants of health and not on the medical delivery itself. Because of this, it's so important for healthcare professionals to look beyond just patient care and advocate for changes that affect their patients' social determinants
Read MoreAs physicians and health care providers, you are in an unique position where you can see firsthand the impacts that policies have on vulnerable populations and communities. This is what makes you the perfect advocate for health care policy and legislative reform.
Read MoreIt's not new news that minority populations are getting left behind when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. New York has begun restricting certain vaccination sites to the surrounding boroughs or zip codes
Read MoreThis panel from Brown University features many Black female leaders as they discuss different issues that impact the health of the Black community. They talk about their experiences with advocacy and social justice, and urge medical professionals to advocate for their patients at the different governmental levels
Read MoreAs mobile clinics, we serve underserved populations and we're often embedded in the community and have gained the trust of our community. As a result, it's our job to advocate for our patients when they face discrimination but also for us to teach them their rights as a patient and how they can advocate for themselves in a healthcare setting.
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