“Galvani and Schneider have been using data to show how effective the vaccines are at preventing deaths and hospitalizations — and how, in the absence of successful vaccination campaigns, we are still losing people to the virus. Increasing vaccine uptake through mandates and administering boosters will help curb this pandemic. But to stave off future threats, it’s vital that we also strengthen the public health system and make it easier for all Americans to access health care, they say.”

“On the first episode of our brand-new season of The Dose podcast, host Shanoor Seervai talks to Rhea Boyd, M.D., a pediatrician and public health advocate, about what it takes to dismantle the historic racism that has long prevented people of color from getting the health care they need.”

“In this episode, Dr. Krista Longtin and Dr. Tiffany Doherty talk with Dr. Aaron Carroll about the importance of science communication. They discuss some major challenges to effective communication, as well as ways to try to bridge the communication gap and promote better understanding between scientists and the public.”

“Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, outlines factors that drive the disparities in health care and outcomes for racial/ethnic minorities, touching on the historical context.”

“Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the nation. Yet health outcomes, and opportunities to live a healthy lifestyle, vary greatly depending on who you are and where you live. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota believes that all people, regardless of race, income, zip code or other factors, should have opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible.”

“The Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and age. They have a large influence on our health. It also determines health inequities, which is the unfair and avoidable health difference between different groups of people In this video we take a look at the social determinants of health..what they are, how it impacts health and a useful framework to understand it.”

Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Lecture Series: Social inequalities in health

“The idea of health disparities has been socialized among public health advocates, but the concept of health inequities takes the focus further pointing out the systemic, avoidable, unjust, social and economic policies and practices that create barriers to health. Esteban López, MD, MBA serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Southwest Texas Market President for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, where he helps fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of its five million members. In addition to serving as the executive sponsor for Texas Government Programs, Dr. López leads the Community Investment Department in its long-term strategy to improve public health.”

“How do social and economic factors influence health outcomes? Dr. Abdul El-Sayed explores these issues of unequal health and describes how public health can be leveraged to disrupt intergenerational poverty. Dr. El-Sayed is an internationally recognized expert in health policy, social determinants of health, and health inequalities.”

“As a physical therapist, Dr. Howard's interest lies within outpatient orthopedic & sports physical therapy. Her primary passion is being a key advocate for her patients and aiding to diminish health disparities among minority groups through avenues of mindfulness and optimizing health & wellness. Dr. Kiaana Howard, DPT is a native of Nashville, TN, and works as a licensed physical therapist in the Metro-Atlanta area. As a physical therapist, her interest lies within outpatient orthopedic & sports physical therapy. Kiaana’s primary passion is being a key advocate for her patients and aiding to diminish health disparities among minority groups through avenues of mindfulness and optimizing health & wellness. Kiaana is also a member of the nationally recognized American Physical Therapy Association and the National Association of Black Physical Therapists.”

“Dr. Hancock brings to light the immense racial inequities present in the nation's healthcare and law enforcement systems, injustices that have only been exacerbated by a pandemic which, "has revealed the ugliness within this country that has existed since its inception." Dr. Yolandra Hancock is a much sought-after, double board-certified pediatrician and obesity specialist, who's background includes degrees from UCLA and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her medical residency at the acclaimed Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where she gained considerable knowledge and experience while working with some of the nation's leading physicians. Currently, as the founder of Delta Health & Wellness Consulting and in working with community organizations like the Green Scheme and DC Greens, Dr. Hancock continues to be a tireless advocate for public health reform, education and fighting pediatric health disparities. She is helping to raise up the next generation of physicians and public health professionals with her role as a professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University and The George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Hancock plans to become the “21st Century Dr. Spock,” using technology to transform children's health and tackle health disparities. Most recently in her first ever attempt, she applied and was awarded National Institute of Health (NIH) funding to further her work in childhood obesity prevention and care by developing technology to tackle the pediatric obesity epidemic. In addition, she was recently selected to serve as the advisor to the Prince George's County Board of Health and was named a BMe Social Determinants of Health Vanguard Fellow, which identifies Black leaders across the country who are working to build healthy communities through addressing the social determinants of health from an asset-framed lens.”

“Veronica Scott-Fulton is Regional Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of SSM Health. She is an accomplished Executive with proven success leading teams in the achievement of a vision for transforming and creating value in healthcare. She has expertise in lean leadership, strategic planning, innovation and process redesign, creating measurable and sustained results. Veronica Scott-Fulton is Regional Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of SSM Health. She is an accomplished Executive with proven success leading teams in the achievement of a vision for transforming and creating value in healthcare. She has expertise in lean leadership, strategic planning, innovation and process redesign, creating measurable and sustained results.”