AAMC Center for Health Justice

Check out this webinar, “The Thing that Could Save Your Life,” at 1 p.m. CT on March 4, 2025, fueled by @UTHealthSAMDA @genentech @saludamerica. ow.ly/Jat250UVRHr

📢 Save the Date! 📢 Applications for the Baltimore Health Equity Impact Grant (#BHEIG) open March 3, 2025! 🎉 This grant funds community-university collaborations to improve health in Baltimore. 🔎 We're also seeking reviewers—apply today! 🔗 loom.ly/k9F96vM

Do you know how air pollution affects Black maternal health? Take a moment this #BlackHistoryMonth to learn about the disproportionate impacts affecting this community and how Black pregnant people can protect themselves.

In their new Forefront article, Robert S. Saunders, Rachel Bonesteel, Frank McStay, and Mark McClellan of @DukeMargolis argue that the current moment in American health care and politics presents new challenges but also new opportunities to advance the goals of accountable care, building on past decade’s learnings and broader participation across public and private programs. healthaffairs.org/content/forefr…

Tune into the @Health_Affairs podcast, #ResearchAndJusticeForAll, to hear @AAMCjustice's Philip Alberti discuss health outcomes and what it means to achieve health equity across sectors. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hp2…

As Dr. King recognized, “of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane.” That’s why @AAMCjustice’s mission is to improve the health of communities and dismantle barriers to health care. #MissionPossibleMLK aamchealthjustice.org

There are actions you can take to lower your risk of getting cancer. These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing. Learn more: go.nih.gov/ADOtuVh

🚨 Grant Opportunity! 🚨 The @RWJF is funding projects that reimagine land use & zoning to reduce segregation & improve #healthequity. Up to $250K available! 🗓️ Letters of Intent due: 2/6/2026 📝 Full Proposals due: 4/15/2025 Learn more: ow.ly/WMmw50UIMUA

The @HPRScholars program is a national leadership opportunity for 2nd-yr doc. students across all disciplines committed to building healthier, more equitable communities. 🌍 Applications for 2025 are open! Due March 11, 3pm EST. Learn more: ow.ly/4Us150UFwp3 #HealthEquity

#ICYMI #healthequity

We've submitted feedback on the @NIMHD Strategic Plan 2026-2030. 📄 Our recommendations include expanding health disparity definitions, improving data collection for sexual & gender minorities & enhancing community engagement. Learn more: ow.ly/T7p050UFqGK #HealthEquity

“Evidence shows that a more varied workforce can improve access to health care & the health of our communities.” @DavidJSkorton @AAMCtoday Medical schools report steep drop in enrollment of Black and Hispanic students after Supreme Court ruling buff.ly/3DYlsSy @statnews

The Year in Cheer 144 ways the world got better in 2024. reasonstobecheerful.world/the-year-in-ch…

Using the @US_FDA Nutrition Facts Label makes shopping for healthy foods easy! Learn how to read food labels and make informed choices for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Discover more here: brnw.ch/21wPLgA #HealthyEating

As the year comes to an end, we want to thank you for your support & participation & extend our sincere appreciation for joining us on this journey. We look forward to our continued collaboration & hope your 2025 is filled w/ an abundance of health, community & equity.

A standout moment of 2024? Bringing the #academicmedicine community together at #AAMC24 in Atlanta. From powerful discussions on advancing #meded, patient care, & research to the energy in every session, it was a moment to reflect, connect, & look ahead. ow.ly/xtxW50Use7V

Join health law leaders at the 2025 Telemedicine: Legal and Compliance Issues Conference March 11-12. Navigate the future of virtual care delivery with expert guidance. americanhealthlaw.org/telemedicine #HealthLaw #Telehealth

Still haven't subscribed to our newsletter?! That is *SO* 2024! Click the link to bring in the New Year in the know and to gain access to the latest news, insights, & resources from the Center for Health Justice: ow.ly/fwBJ50UwY5p

#ICYMI: Our own Philip Alberti joins @Health_Affairs to discuss health outcomes and what it means to achieve health equity across sectors. Check out the podcast: ow.ly/kSya50UuEKH

The 18th Health Disparities Conference hosted by @XavierU’s CMHDRE will be held March 9-11 in New Orleans. The theme: "Collaborative Solutions for Health Equity: Sustaining SDoH Models." Learn more & register: ow.ly/UOKj50UwXi5 #HealthEquity #SDoH