August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases, and they are especially important for communities of color, who...
One pervasive myth about the American healthcare system is that rising drug prices are behind the rapidly increasing costs of healthcare. Because of this idea, the goal of reducing drug prices has become a focal point for lawmakers and political leaders, including President Biden.[1] Reducing healthcare...
Maria Town, President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities I will never forget when an adult primary care physician asked me how I got cerebral palsy (CP). I was stunned. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in children, and most instances of...
Washington, DC - Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations committed to supporting equity and combating disparities experienced by underserved communities, published a new research paper that summarizes several causes of...
Nearly every facet of today’s healthcare sector is changing at breathtaking speed. New innovations are expanding the boundaries of what is possible and helping change how care is delivered to all populations. These developments are critical for driving improvements in health outcomes and reducing pervasive...
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its many achievements. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces, including disparities in health care. LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience health disparities than cisgender...
World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the need to support and invest in vaccine innovations to prevent HIV infection. ...
Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world, with more than 25 million adherents worldwide. Of that number, there are estimated to be around 500,000 Sikhs in the United States. Despite more than 125 years of contributions to American life and history, there remains...
Last week, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), united 51 national, public health, patient advocacy, civil rights, and multicultural organizations to deliver an open letter to the 118th Congress and Biden Administration outlining guidelines for advancing health equity. This letter is the latest iteration of an ongoing...
Women's History Month is a time to celebrate how far women have come -- and also to recognize the disparities they still face. In particular, Black women in America experience disproportionately poor health outcomes as a result of racism, sexism, and barriers to care.[1] Yet Congress...
The new Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse yet, and lawmakers have a historic opportunity to address health equity issues that have been neglected for far too long.[1] Let's take a look at a few examples of increased diversity in the 118th Congress. Representative Hakeem...
While Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, it is also an opportunity to raise awareness and address pervasive health disparities impacting Black communities. The 118th Congress can advance a policy agenda that supports communities of color and provides...