A Closer Look at Maternal and Child Health
National Public Health Week continues with today's blog on Maternal and Child Health. Guest writer Alexis Wing takes a closer look at the high rates of maternal mortality in the United States, and the glaring racial inequities reflected by the data.
It’s Not All In Your Head: Why Mental Health Care Matters
In honor of National Public Health Week 2020, the CHTI team will be highlighting a new theme each day. To kick this week off, we’ll be talking about mental health and why we need to address this issue through an equity lens.
Read more: It’s Not All In Your Head: Why Mental Health Care Matters
LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness
When we talk about health equity, it’s important we truly do talk about health equity for all. This means addressing health inequities across race, gender identities, sexual orientation, able-bodiedness and more. This LGBT Health Awareness Week, we’re going to look at three areas in which community coalitions can promote health equity for LGBTQIA+ folks: through data, policy, and community organizing.