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** Four Lessons From a Los Angeles Hospital’s Effort to Shift Power to Community Health Promoters
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Care workers, including community health promoters and family caregivers are essential to the well-being of our families and communities, yet often work outside formal health systems and without the protections, recognition, or resources they deserve. In this Stanford Social Innovation Review article,[link removed] Abbi-Pate ([link removed]) l ([link removed]) & Arantxa Sanchez-Cruz ([link removed]) share a case study on the design and testing of a tool, created in partnership withPara Los Niños Community Transformation Collective (CTC) ([link removed]) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) ([link removed]) , to advance the sustainability of care workforces in healthcare and other industries.
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** Trust, Tech and Connection: Thoughts from the Conference Floor
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Earlier this month, our West Coast Executive Director Artrese Morrison ([link removed]) presented at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting. She reflects on the health equity conversation and energy at the event - from how colleagues leaned in, to real talk about AI, data and trust, to increasing focus on building relationships, sharing decision-making, and centering work on those most affected.
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** Redesigning Maternal Health: Prioritizing
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** Doula Well-being
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Across the U.S., many of the 9,000+ registered doulas face burnout due to limited support, isolation, and a lack of community connection. Join us on Tuesday, July 15th for a conversation on the importance of prioritizing doula well-being ([link removed]) , ([link removed]) featuring three bright spot examples of organizations building doula communities, supporting doula mental health, and advocating for overall doula well-being.
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** Communications Skills and Resources: Three-Part Training Series starts in July
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The Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) will deliver three communication trainings to support community-based and public health organizations in addressing health issues in their local areas. Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd, 1-3 pm ET for the first interactive session offering tools, resources and approaches to both respond to a rapidly shifting landscape and proactively build and share powerful stories.
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** The Health Equity Policy Hub
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Many health equity champions are looking for support in navigating rapidly changing policies and working together to sustain progress. In response, HealthBegins ([link removed]) launched The Health Equity Policy Hub - a resource offering rapid updates, analyses of policies that impact health equity, and tools to help institutions and communities mitigate risks to health equity.
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** What We Are Watching, Reading and Hearing!
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A Guide to Juneteenth Holiday ([link removed])

We honored Juneteenth as a powerful reminder of both delayed freedom and enduring resilience. It marks a historic moment in the fight for liberation, but also calls us to action: to confront the legacy of injustice and recommit to building a future rooted in equity, dignity, and collective freedom.
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Pride Month and Health Equity: Why Inclusive Care Still Matters in 2025 ([link removed])

LGBTQ+ adults continue to experience bias and discrimination in healthcare settings, leading to poorer health outcomes, delayed care, and mistrust in the system. In this moment of increased visibility, Pride Month offers a reminder that equity in care isn’t about celebration alone but action.
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Public Health Guides for Immigration Justice ([link removed])

Executive orders, detention practices, and increased ICE activity are contributing to a public health crisis—one rooted in fear, instability, and restricted access to care. The American Public Health Association (APHA) compiled various resources and guides for both immigrant communities and the organizations serving them.

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