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 […]
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation with health organizations to optimize high-quality and cost-effective healthcare for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their learning resources include learning modules, publications, toolkits, videos, and webinars covering various topics related to the LGBT population and their health needs. Additionally, they offer technical assistance, […]
Who: The Building Health Equity Training Program is intended for health department employees across the state of Iowa. We are a team of public health practitioners, faculty, staff, and students who are committed to pursuing health equity. As facilitators, we are co-learners in conversations that push ourselves and others to deepen our understanding of health […]
The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) is a national policy research organization with a mission to: (1) undertake unbiased research and analysis on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America; (2) improve the understanding of the impacts of public policies and programs on rural people and places, using original research and policy analysis; and (3) […]
Rural Prosperity Nebraska is an organization operating within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Here, students, faculty, and community leaders combine formal research with on-the-ground experience to improve prosperity in rural areas in six focus areas: community engagement, people attraction, community development leadership, community economic development, placemaking, and regional food systems. […]
The Latinx Advocacy Team and Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19 (LATIN-19) is an interdisciplinary, multi-sector coalition that works to address health disparities within the Latinx community. They provide a space for leaders and allies of the Latinx community, specifically in North Carolina, to create collaborative and interdisciplinary solutions in a trusting and committed environment. Their coalition […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have compiled a list of professional training curricula to improve the health and well-being of the LGBT+ population. Resources include trainings from the National LGBT Health Education Center, Whitman Walker, and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a comprehensive list of resources on the LGBTQI+ population including national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, and related behavioral health resources. These resources are designed to educate public health and medical professionals on the mental health crisis impacting this population, as well as […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a list of resources on the Hispanic/Latinx population including national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, related behavioral health resources, and Spanish-language resources. Access these resources and learn more about what behavioral health equity looks like for Hispanic and Latinx populations through the link […]
COVID-19 has shown that the Hispanic/Latinx community in many states has not only experienced a higher number of cases and deaths than the general population, but that the pandemic has also exacerbated preexisting inequities. This website produced by the American Medical Association (AMA) includes a COVID-19 report related to the Hispanic and Latinx communities, leadership […]