Category: Health Equity Tools
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Framing with Data
This article was written by FrameWorks Institute states a striking statistic has the power to deepen understanding of a topic. However, public health communicators often misuse data, resulting in messages that are ineffective or convey unintended meanings. View the resource below:
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Talking about Health Equity
In a study conducted by FrameWorks researchers, it was revealed that the term ‘equity’ is often misunderstood by the general public. Most individuals associate it solely with financial matters like home or business equity. This poses a challenge for communicators, emphasizing the importance of providing clear explanations whenever the term is used. The article below […]
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Explaining the Social Determinants of Health
This resource developed by FrameWorks Institute talks about how public health experts often refer to the “social determinants of health” to highlight how nonmedical factors like geography, income, and education profoundly influence health outcomes. However, this term can present challenges in effective communication despite its importance. Communication research suggests that the term may not resonate […]
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Iowa Health and Human Services Health Equity Framework
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Service‘s Health Equity Framework identifies the internal opportunities to fully integrate health equity perspectives and capacities and to understand and embrace the unique social and community context within Iowa. The resource also identifies core public health roles, a root cause analysis to health inequities, and opportunities to shift […]
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Toolkit for Organizations
The goal of this interactive toolkit which was developed by the American Public Health Association is to stimulate and guide smaller nonprofit organizations as they integrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (E-D-I) best practices into their governance and organizational structure. Using this toolkit, board and staff members can assess their current practices and find resources to […]
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The Health Equity Roadmap
The American Hospital Association‘s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity has released The Health Equity Roadmap. The roadmap is a framework to help hospitals and health care systems chart their own paths toward transformation — thus becoming more equitable and inclusive organizations. It starts with a Health Equity Transformation Assessment to help hospitals and health […]
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Rural Health Equity Toolkit
The Rural Health Equity Toolkit is a resource from the Rural Health Information Hub. The toolkit compiles evidence-based frameworks and promising strategies and resources to support organizations working toward health equity in rural communities across the United States. There are seven modules:
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Health Equity Guide Strategic Practices
HealthEquityGuide.org, a project of Human Impact Partners, has developed a list of 15 strategic practices spanning the categories of “Build Internal Infrastructure,” “Work Across Government,” “Foster Community Partnerships,” and “Champion Transformative Change.” Each strategic practice includes action steps and a list of related resources. These strategic practices are designed to help local health departments systematically […]
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Racial Justice Competencies for Public Health Professionals
The Racial Justice Competencies for Public Health Professionals resource from the Public Health Training Center Network’s Racial Justice Working Group provides a list of competencies within the domains of Assessment, Policy Development ,and Assurance that health department staff, educators, trainers, and researchers can refer to when approaching their work as public health professionals. Each competency […]
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Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit
Rural Health Information Hub‘s Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit is an evidence-based toolkit sharing information and resources to support rural-based organizations in implementing mental health programs in their communities. This toolkit is primarily focused on adult mental health. There are seven modules covering mental health program models, example programs, and how to develop, implement, […]