Racial Equity & Health
An exploration of the systemic issues lying at the intersection of racial equity and health—and the ways we can improve health outcomes for underserved communities through innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments.
In America, your zip code is often times an indicator of your health. But there is a groundswell across the country. People and institutions are paying attention and things are slowly changing for the better.
In America, your zip code is often times an indicator of your health. But there is a groundswell across the country. People and institutions are paying attention and things are slowly changing for the better.
Health Begins
In 2020, deaths by drug overdose in the United States surged to an alarming 93,331—a 30.9% increase from the previous year and the largest single-year increase on record since 1999.
Boulder
Mahmee CEO & co-founder Melissa Hanna on the issues plaguing maternal health in America.
Mahmee
When food insecurity spiked during shelter-in-place, Everytable was ready to put food on thousands of doorsteps.
Sam Polk
Peer recovery can address the stigma attached to starting and sustaining a recovery journey.
Boulder
Diversity at the clinical trial level will help foster more equity in our healthcare system.
Alnylam
OTHER VOICES
Change hearts, minds, and drug policy 🙏♥️ https://t.co/ZLcKL8ZnB3
— Stephanie Papes Strong (@stephpstrong) July 23, 2021
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