During #AANHPIHeritage month, and all year, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and their contributions toward building a Culture of Health rooted in equity.
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As he works to help make academia a more inclusive space, ’s Sheldon Watts shares his perspective on the importance of
1. embedding equity in how evidence is created and
2. expanding opportunities for who participates in the process.
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Together, we can achieve a reality in which all babies born in New Jersey have an equal chance to celebrate their 1st birthday and all pregnant people have access to culturally appropriate maternal care and support. #BirthJustice
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For every family to have the beautiful and healthy birth experience that they deserve, we must address the structural racism behind the Black #MaternalHealth crisis in the U.S.—and push our policymakers to improve access to quality healthcare for all.
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Two powerful Black women—one an Olympic gold medalist, and the other a nationally recognized physician—reflect on how to shape a brighter future for Black birthing people and babies.
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There is no right way to lead, and no single individual can drive systemic change alone.
Recognizing leadership in all forms is needed to advance just, equitable social change. An important six-part series on why and how. #BeyondTheHero 1/
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This series would not have been possible without Deborah Bae of ; Kiernan Doherty of ; of ; Sida Ly-Xiong of ; of ; of ; Elikem Archer of ; Jessica Harrington of… Show more
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From our new report: Here's why Medicaid unwinding is a HUGE deal for kids
54% of ALL children in the US are now insured through Medicaid/CHIP
11 states have over 60% of their children covered by Medicaid/CHIP: NM, LA, MS, FL, AL, WV, OK, GA, SC, IN.
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As works to ensure everyone in America has access to high-quality, affordable, comprehensive healthcare, the impending Public Health Emergency expiration is worth examining.
Who does this put at risk & how can advancing #HealthEquity be part of the winddown process? 1/
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While imperfect, the U.S. pandemic response demonstrated the power of investing in families and children. With the PHE ending, and share their concerns about losses in Medicaid coverage and #HealthEquity implications.
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>5M kids who could lose #Medicaid benefits during the unwinding of the public health emergency. Maintaining healthcare coverage for these children should be a priority for lawmakers.
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These are four policy building blocks for an economy that works for everybody.
It is time to end the failed policy of work requirements and advance policies that help families thrive. 4/4
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Bringing people into the workforce and helping them stay there should be a national priority. There are several effective policies that increase employment—employment and training programs, increased minimum wage, and cash assistance programs. 3/
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Decades of research show that work requirements do not move people off assistance and into self-sufficiency; instead, they harm health, preventing people from getting the assistance they need: access to food and healthcare. 2/
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It’s time to rethink how to structure and evaluate leadership programs.
The most impactful leadership programs prioritize broadly applicable skills, strengths, and capacities that serve participants and communities over the long-term. 4/
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This 2nd week of #AANHPIHeritageMonth, I honor LILY CHEN , a registered nurse, Project Director Waves & who is dedicated to disrupting structural barriers & disparities to improve #mentalhealth care for youth. #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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This 2023 #AANHPIHeritageMonth, I honor DR KEVIN H NGUYEN , Assistant Professor , alum , and national #DataEquity leader! As a child of #Vietnamese immigrants, Kevin is committed to improving equity of care for the most marginalized. #AANHPI
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In 1977, the U.S. Congress chose the first ten days of May to commemorate the history and contributions of Asian American communities here in the U.S. This celebration eventually became #AAPIHeritageMonth:
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urges the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the ACA to do so. Providing Medicaid to those who qualify & expanding eligibility to cover more people helps everyone achieve better health & reduce #healthcare costs. 6/6
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Millions of people are at risk to lose #Medicaid coverage during this unwinding process for two reasons:
1) their income has risen & they are no longer eligible
2) red tape barriers or lack of awareness about the need to renew. 5/
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One of the challenges families will face when the PHE ends: Loss of healthcare coverage.
Up to 18M people could lose #Medicaid coverage, including millions of children. More than half of all kids receive healthcare coverage through Medicaid/CHIP. 4/
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Some PHE provisions have been among the most important tools to lift families out of #poverty, ensure access to care, & afford basic needs. Particularly for people of color, those with low incomes, & others living with disabilities. 3/
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The PHE was an attempt to unify and expand a fragmented, siloed #PublicHealth system in response to the COVID pandemic. It saved countless lives, and showed what's possible when the government extends protections like Medicaid access. 2/
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As works to ensure everyone in America has access to high-quality, affordable, comprehensive healthcare, the impending Public Health Emergency expiration is worth examining.
Who does this put at risk & how can advancing #HealthEquity be part of the winddown process? 1/
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#AffordableHousing: The engine for equity this country needs.
By confronting the laws and policies that sustain residential segregation and damage people's health, we can make it possible for everyone to live where they choose.
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In this Q&A, experts Neil G. Ruiz and Ashley Amaya discuss how and why the Center conducted its comprehensive new survey of Asian Americans.
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We all want to live in communities that are affordable, have good jobs, and allow us to live our healthiest lives. #ImpactInv in community development can make this vision a reality for more communities of color and communities with low incomes.
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Asian Americans with Disabilities Leading the Way: Mia Ives-Rublee
Read Mia's bio and the bios of other disabled Asian Americans on our website's blog: bit.ly/3pbvW9N
#AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #DisabilityAwareness #AAPIHM #APAHM #Disability
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In order to dismantle structural racism in health we need better, more nuanced data for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and a new narrative that acknowledges the vast diversity among the #AANHPI community. rwjf.ws/3KEMNKM
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It’s #AAPIHeritageMonth! 
As we celebrate our community this month and beyond, it’s important to lift up how truly (and beautifully) diverse we are.
Recognizing AAPI heritage means disaggregating data to ensure we’re accurately represented in research.
As we celebrate our community this month and beyond, it’s important to lift up how truly (and beautifully) diverse we are.
Recognizing AAPI heritage means disaggregating data to ensure we’re accurately represented in research.5
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#Leadership is not just for individual heroes.
Supporting many forms of leadership starts with learning to recognize and trust unfamiliar approaches. 2/
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There is no right way to lead, and no single individual can drive systemic change alone.
Recognizing leadership in all forms is needed to advance just, equitable social change. An important six-part series on why and how. #BeyondTheHero 1/
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Happy #AANHPIHeritageMonth!
is guiding us through the #AANHPI acronym and celebrating the differences and similarities that make our communities vibrant.
We're stronger together!
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In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we've partnered with to celebrate the #A100 list and amplify Asian Pacific excellence, across generations and cultures. Join us in celebrating the honorees → goldhouse.org/a100/ #APAHM
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As #AAPIHeritageMonth begins, a reminder that "Asian American/Pacific Islander" is an imperfect term that masks enormous diversity in income and educational attainment.
Strength in numbers yes, but it matters to disaggregate the data for AAPI populations. nytimes.com/interactive/20
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With representation, we advance #HealthEquity. Why pop culture and entertainment is a key component of culture and policy change. rwjf.ws/41Jb6h7
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"For the longest time, our stories were told by other people who didn't really understand our culture, did not walk in our shoes."
Director Adele Lim speaks to @jujuchangabc about #AANHPI visibility and how Hollywood is moving towards more inclusive content.
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The project will serve as an anchor for teaching, research, and reporting into the root causes of racial health disparities in the United States.
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Want to model shared, collective leadership?
This FAQ is a good place to start.
Broaden the narrative of leadership creates space for more creativity, collaboration, innovation, and joy. beyondthehero.net/faqs
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