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Community Health Workers: Their Important Role in Public Health

WebThis infographic shows how Community Health Workers (CHWs) promote health equity and improve public health. The CHW workforce is diverse, growing, and …

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The State of Children's Health in the United States

WebTotal children in the United States: Child Stat: Forum on Child and Family Statistics, Child population: Number of children ages 0–17 in the United States by age, …

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Addressing Rural Health Needs: COVID-19, Equity and Access to …

WebRural communities have been hit hard by COVID-19. These areas are home to one in five Americans and have seen an increased risk of COVID-19 infection, lower vaccination rates, and additional health care access challenges.Access to care is lower in rural settings due to factors such as travel distance, broadband, and provider shortages.Additionally, these …

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Native Americans & Health Equity

WebAmerican Indians have been hospitalized from COVID-19 at 3.3 times the rate of White Americans. The disproportionate impact seen in this community, and …

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The Growth of Private Equity in US Health Care: Impact and …

WebPrivate equity (PE) investment plays a growing and significant role in the financing of health care in the United States. In 2022, an estimated 863 health care …

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Rural Health: Addressing Barriers to Care

WebWhile over 46 million individuals reside in rural areas, a staggering 80% of rural America is still considered to be medically underserved. Rural Americans face …

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Impact of Climate Change on Health

WebAbout this Data Insights. Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity and it is disproportionately felt by the most vulnerable and …

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Prioritizing Mental Health Care In America

WebBy the end of 2021, Americans found themselves in one of the worst nationwide mental health crises in years. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental …

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Food Insecurity and Health: Strategies to Address Community …

WebThe importance of access to nutritious food to health and how food insecurity disproportionately impacts some communities across the nation. Addressing the social …

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Disability, Health Equity & COVID-19

WebAdditionally, people with disabilities experienced disparities in the public health response to COVID-19 due to lack of appropriate data collection and accessibility …

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Lifelong Health Disparities in LGBTQ+ Communities

WebThis infographic highlights how LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. Rates of mental health disorders, substance use …

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Gun Violence: The Impact on Public Health

WebGun violence is a public health problem: American Public Health Association, Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis, 2021 45,222 deaths, more than any other year …

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Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ Community

WebLGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations, …

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Youth Mental Health: Trends and Outlook

WebThis infographic explores mental health trends among youth, teens and young adults, including rising rates of mental illness and suicide. Mental illness is …

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Understanding the Growth & Influence of Private Equity in

WebEvent Materials. Private equity investment has grown in recent years, playing a significant role in the financing of health care in the United States. Increased …

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The Behavioral Health Care Workforce

WebThe United States is facing a significant shortage of mental health professionals, with nearly half of the population living in mental health workforce …

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Understanding & Preventing ACEs

WebAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that can affect a person’s mental and physical health, well-being, and success in adulthood. …

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