National and Local Agencies Addressing Health Equity
National and Local Agencies Addressing Health Equity:
- Prince George’s County Health Department Health Equity Workgroup - aims to promote and advocate for health equity through a collaborative effort of a diverse group of community members.
- Maryland Center for Health Equity – a leader in health disparities research housed in the Office of the Dean at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.
- CDC – Office of Health Equity - role is to ensure that the principles of health equity are embedded in public health practice and initiatives.
- U.S Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2030 - sets goals and benchmarks to address health disparities and social determinants of health.
- NIH – National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research - founded in 1990 with the mission to research racial health disparities.
- World Health Organization – The Department of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) - aims to address social determinants of health through research on the best ways to improve health outcomes through improved SDOH.
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August 22, 2024
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