by Christina Silva | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services April is National Minority Health Month! This annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and...
by Christina Silva | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog
Cultural competence in healthcare refers to the ability of healthcare providers and organizations to understand, appreciate, and effectively respond to the cultural and linguistic needs of patients. It is an essential aspect of delivering high-quality and...
by Christina Silva | Nov 14, 2023 | Blog
Community Health Centers (CHCs) play a crucial role in reducing health disparities by addressing the unique healthcare needs of underserved populations. These centers are community-based organizations that provide comprehensive, high-quality primary healthcare...
by Christina Silva | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Source: U.S. News & World Report By Jay Feldstein Picture this: Two dozen men gather in a classroom in rural south Georgia to get their hair shaped up and talk about life. The barbers are the main attraction, but the get-together is organized by medical students –...
by ChristinaSilva | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog
Source: Chief Healthcare Executive By Ron Southwick March 6, 2023–Ankoor Shah of Accenture talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for better data, and why technology is a key element in closing disparities. For Ankoor Shah, health equity is deeply...