Closing the Women’s Health Gap is a National Imperative By: Randall Rutta, CEO, National Health Council “Investing in women means investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” -Melinda French Gates, […]
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What It Takes to Make Patient Engagement Work: Practical Tools for Real-World Impact
What It Takes to Make Patient Engagement Work: Practical Tools for Real-World Impact By: Silke Schoch, MA, Senior Director, Research & Programs While there has been no shortage of stated commitment to incorporating the patient voice in […]
Native American Heritage Month: Centering Indigenous Voices
Native American Heritage Month: Centering Indigenous Voices By: Karen Mancera-Cuevas, DrPH, MS, MPH, CHES Senior Director, Health Equity People who are part of Indigenous populations have unique lives that impact […]
Your Vote Matters: A Vital Political Determinant of Health
Your Vote Matters: A Vital Political Determinant of Health By: Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Senior Vice President, Equity, Research and Programs “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require […]
Health Equity Policy Proposals
The National Health Council (NHC) historically has engaged in health equity advocacy through much of the work that we do with our members. The national dialogue on equity that emerged in 2020 strengthened our resolve to focus on a more coordinated, mission-focused approach to our health equity work.