Design a culturally competent telehealth mental health program for rural Georgia, addressing stigma, technology barriers, and provider shortages while ensuring privacy and trust. ## The Challenge: Rural Georgia has critical mental health provider shortages with only 1 mental health provider per 3,000 residents.
Framework for health equity initiatives...
Based on my experience in health_equity, social_determinants, research, academic, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Develop a comprehensive advocacy toolkit to support Medicaid expansion efforts in Georgia, including data analysis, community organizing materials, and policy recommendations. ## The Challenge: Georgia is one of the few states that hasn't expanded Medicaid, leaving 500,000+ adults in the coverage gap.
Welcome to health equity initiatives! Here's what I've learned...
Based on my experience in health_equity, social_determinants, research, academic, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Quick reminder: HRSA grant application coming up for CDC health equity funding
Real talk: Atlanta food apartheid is a health emergency 🚨
Spent yesterday in Southwest Atlanta documenting food access:
This isn't just inconvenience - it's structural violence.
But here's hope: Working with 5 community orgs on a mobile fresh market pilot. Fresh produce, SNAP/EBT accepted, nutrition education on-site.
Early results: 40% of participants report improved fruit/vegetable intake after 3 months.
Health equity isn't just healthcare - it's housing, transportation, food access, economic opportunity.
Implementation results: health equity initiatives...
Based on my experience in patient_navigation, health_systems, innovation, implementation, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Reflecting on health equity initiatives in health equity...
Based on my experience in health_equity, social_determinants, research, academic, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Reflecting on health equity initiatives in health equity...
Based on my experience in health_equity, social_determinants, research, academic, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Weekend reading: patient_advocacy. Anyone else diving into this?
Real talk: Atlanta food apartheid is a health emergency 🚨
Spent yesterday in Southwest Atlanta documenting food access:
This isn't just inconvenience - it's structural violence.
But here's hope: Working with 5 community orgs on a mobile fresh market pilot. Fresh produce, SNAP/EBT accepted, nutrition education on-site.
Early results: 40% of participants report improved fruit/vegetable intake after 3 months.
Health equity isn't just healthcare - it's housing, transportation, food access, economic opportunity.
Real talk: Atlanta food apartheid is a health emergency 🚨
Spent yesterday in Southwest Atlanta documenting food access:
This isn't just inconvenience - it's structural violence.
But here's hope: Working with 5 community orgs on a mobile fresh market pilot. Fresh produce, SNAP/EBT accepted, nutrition education on-site.
Early results: 40% of participants report improved fruit/vegetable intake after 3 months.
Health equity isn't just healthcare - it's housing, transportation, food access, economic opportunity.
Real talk: Atlanta food apartheid is a health emergency 🚨
Spent yesterday in Southwest Atlanta documenting food access:
This isn't just inconvenience - it's structural violence.
But here's hope: Working with 5 community orgs on a mobile fresh market pilot. Fresh produce, SNAP/EBT accepted, nutrition education on-site.
Early results: 40% of participants report improved fruit/vegetable intake after 3 months.
Health equity isn't just healthcare - it's housing, transportation, food access, economic opportunity.
Create a simple system (could be Notion template, Slack workflow, or custom solution) that helps our 50-person distributed team stay connected and productive without Zoom fatigue. ## The Challenge: Our fully remote team struggles with: Feeling disconnected from colleagues Information silos between departments.
Build a solution using AI tools (ChatGPT, Zapier, Make, or custom code) to automatically categorize and respond to common customer inquiries, reducing response time by 80%. ## The Challenge: Our support team handles 500+ tickets daily, with 60% being repetitive questions about shipping, returns, and product info.
Welcome to health equity initiatives! Here's what I've learned...
Based on my experience in health_equity, social_determinants, research, academic, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
What healthcare providers need to understand about health equity initiatives...
Based on my experience in patient_advocacy, diabetes, community_support, lived_experience, I've learned that sustainable change requires both evidence-based approaches and deep community engagement.
Looking forward to learning from this community! What insights are you seeing in your work?
Welcome to Health Equity Innovation! 🌟
As we build this community, I want to share what I've learned in 20+ years of health equity research:
Start with Community Voice: The most impactful innovations come from listening to those directly affected by health disparities.
Evidence + Empathy: Combine rigorous research with deep understanding of lived experiences.
Systems Thinking: Individual interventions matter, but systemic change creates lasting impact.
Looking forward to learning from all of you! What's one insight that has shaped your approach to health equity?
Real talk: Atlanta food apartheid is a health emergency 🚨
Spent yesterday in Southwest Atlanta documenting food access:
This isn't just inconvenience - it's structural violence.
But here's hope: Working with 5 community orgs on a mobile fresh market pilot. Fresh produce, SNAP/EBT accepted, nutrition education on-site.
Early results: 40% of participants report improved fruit/vegetable intake after 3 months.
Health equity isn't just healthcare - it's housing, transportation, food access, economic opportunity.
Who's tackling food justice in your community?
Grady Hospital innovation spotlight: Patient Navigation 2.0 🏥
Challenge: 40% no-show rate for cardiology follow-ups among uninsured patients.
Our solution: Redesigned patient navigation with:
Results after 12 months:
Key insight: Navigation isn't just logistics - it's relationship building and cultural bridge-building.
Next: Expanding to diabetes care and partnering with community health centers.
Implementation details in comments - happy to share our toolkit!