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Health Equity
Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice
Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice As leaders who are committed to equity and justice, as mission-focused organizations who are stewards of the public trust, and […]
The Trevor Project Is Here for LGBTQ Young People During Pride
The Trevor Project Is Here for LGBTQ Young People During Pride By Sam Brinton, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs, The Trevor Project Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy […]
My Take: President Biden’s 2022 Budget
My Take: President Biden’s 2022 Budget By Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer Last week, President Biden laid out his policy priorities through his 2022 proposed budget. Each year when the President lays out his budgetary […]
The Public Health Impact of Xenophobia on Asian Americans
The Public Health Impact of Xenophobia on Asian Americans By David Inuoe, Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizen League (JACL) The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose […]
Achieving Diversity in Clinical Research: A Continuing Challenge for Sponsors, Investigators and Communities
Achieving Diversity in Clinical Research: A Continuing Challenge for Sponsors, Investigators and Communities By Dr. Luther T. Clark, MD, FACC, FACP, Deputy Chief Patient Officer, Patient Innovation & Engagement, Merck […]
NHC Advocates for COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence & Equitable Delivery
NHC Advocates for COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence & Equitable Delivery By Deasia Lamar, Communications Intern According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 155.3 million people have received […]
The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration
The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration By Maddie Mason, Senior Associate, Policy In the first 100 days of his Administration, President Joe Biden has released both the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. Congress […]
HHS Reinstating Health Care Anti-Discrimination Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The following is a statement by Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Council: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will reinstate anti-discrimination protections […]
Want to Improve Public Health? Eradicate Racism
Want to Improve Public Health? Eradicate Racism The following is an excerpt from an op-ed by NHC CEO Randall Rutta, published by Morning Consult. Read more here. The Centers […]