Health Equity Learning Community October 2017 Advancing health equity Our approach When every person has the opportunity to realize their health potentialthe highest level of health possible for that personwithout limits imposed by structural inequities Health equity means achieving th ID: 1029104
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1. Overview of health equity practicesHealth Equity Learning CommunityOctober 2017
2. Advancing health equity: Our approach“When every person has the opportunity to realize their health potential—the highest level of health possible for that person—without limits imposed by structural inequities. Health equity means achieving the conditions in which all people have the opportunity to attain their highest possible level of health.”
3. Equity work…Asks a different set of questions and seeks different perspectivesRequires systems thinking and risk takingInvolves personal growth and investmentBecomes more routine through action and learning reinforcing each otherIs a journey, not a destination
4. Few straight lines
5. Six public health practices to advance health equity
6. Shifting our work
7. Six public health practices to advance health equityInfluence public and private policySpread the word about what creates healthEquip staffShow organizational commitmentAuthentic community engagementCollect and use data for changeHealth equity practice
8. Equip staff: Knowledge and skills
9. Authentic engagement
10. Collect and use data for change
11. Show commitment
12. Spread the word about what creates health
13. Influence public and private policy
14. Where we are headedConnected, inclusive communities