All Articles on Social Determinants Of Health
Greater infection risks linked to COVID-19 disparitiesNew work by Susan Shortreed, PhD, finds infection risks drive worse outcomes for some racial and ethnic groups.
Rural health equity through practice facilitatorsKPWHRI collaborator Dr. L.J. Fagnan explains why “place matters” with an effective way of supporting rural practices.
Race, income, education affect access to 3D mammographyThe technology’s potential benefits to detect breast cancer earlier are not equally shared among all women, researchers find.
KPWHRI to lead network to address social needsKatie Coleman and Cara Lewis will co-direct a national network that supports work to address members’ social health.
3 concrete steps to lessen disparities in health careLatinos are underrepresented in U.S. research studies. Magaly Ramirez, PhD, explains how to achieve greater diversity.
No going back: We must rise up now to end structural racismDr. Rita Mangione-Smith shares 6 changes our research institute can make to address racism as a public health crisis.
Accountable Communities of Health have made stridesWith a new multi-sector collaboration model, Erin Hertel led CCHE’s evaluation showing ACHs can help make a Healthier Washington.
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