PSA: New diabetes meds aren't reaching Black patients ⚠️
GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Mounjaro):
We must advocate for our patients. Resources for appeals: [link]
Design a patient navigation system to reduce cardiovascular care disparities for uninsured and underinsured patients at Grady Hospital in Atlanta.
Create a 5-page policy brief advocating for permanent
Design a culturally competent telehealth mental health program for rural Georgia, addressing stigma, technology barriers, and provider shortages...
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,...
New federal bill would provide $5B for maternal health innovation 👶🏾
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act includes:
Call your representatives! Template here: [link]
Develop model legislation for CHW certification
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?
Breaking: CMS announces new Medicare Advantage rates for 2025 📊
Key changes:
This could unlock $2B for community health programs. Thread on what this means for IAHE ventures... 🧵
low-cost remote monitoring system for heart failure patients
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.
Game-changer for heart failure patients! 💗
Just published our 6-month pilot results:
Black patients with HF deserve better. We proved it's possible.
Full paper: [link] Open access!
Create a turnkey program for BP screening and management