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The Village for Families & Children
1 day ago
📺 This month's episode of Lunch Break With The Village is now available! We focused on healthcare equity and how racial inequity must be addressed to improve systems that shape and support our health. Our guest was Tiffany Donelson, the president & CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation. Tune in to learn about:
⭐️ Strategies to dismantle racial health inequities
⭐️ Why health equity cannot exist without racial equity
⭐️ Insight on current initiatives to expand healthcare coverage, sustainable funding for community health workers and maternal health equity for people of color.
Resources shared during the episode:
➡ About Connecticut Health Foundation: ow.ly/v6Nf50R3xho
➡ CHFs current advocacy priorities: ow.ly/mXI250R3xhm
➡ CHF’s 25th Anniversary Conference: ow.ly/2ul350R3xhn
➡ How racism shapes opportunities for Black families: ow.ly/fPBN50R3xhl
➡ Health Equity Solutions' “Health Equity Week” in April: ow.ly/aIgK50R3xhj
➡ About the OnMed Care Station at The Village (331 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford) w/ Hartford HealthCare: ow.ly/Z1fB50R3xhp
➡ More Lunch Break episodes: ow.ly/Sngr50R3xhk
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You guys did a great job opening this conversation to the systemic issues surrounding healthcare, self care and living your healthiest life. My biggest takeaway is while small changes can cause some ripples the issue lies in racial equity from a system that was not designed to prioritize the well-being of all individuals equally. It's clear that addressing these disparities requires comprehensive structural reforms and a commitment to dismantling systemic inequalities. Thank you for shedding light on these crucial matters and inspiring meaningful discussions towards positive change.
The Village for Families & Children
1 day ago
🚨 We are experiencing some technical issues and cannot stream from Zoom at this time. We are recording the show now and will share a link to where you can watch the show afterward. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Mar 27, 12:00pmJoin us on Wednesday, March 27 at noon for this month's episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on healthcare equity and how racial inequity must be addressed to improve systems that shape and support our health.
Lunch Break: No Health Equity Without Racial Equity
💬 Our guest will be Tiffany Donelson, the president & CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation.
Learn about:
* Strategies to dismantle racial health inequities
* Why health equity cannot exist without racial equity
* Insight on current initiatives to expand healthcare coverage, sustainable funding for community health workers and maternal health equity for people of color.
✅ How to join: Visit our page (The Village for Families & Children) at noon on March 27 we go live. You may need to refresh the page on your device.
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The Village for Families & Children
1 day ago
TODAY at noon! Join us for this month's episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on healthcare equity and how racial inequity must be addressed to improve systems that shape and support our health.
Mar 27, 12:00pmJoin us on Wednesday, March 27 at noon for this month's episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on healthcare equity and how racial inequity must be addressed to improve systems that shape and support our health.
✅ RSVP: fb.me/e/4ijIQcL0s
Learn about:
* Strategies to dismantle racial health inequities
* Why racial equity is essential for health equity
* Insight on current initiatives to expand healthcare coverage, and more.
💬 Our guest will be Tiffany Donelson, the president & CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation.
Please share this free Facebook Live event with anyone who may be interested in joining the conversation.
#lunchbreak #thevillage #equity #racialequity #healthequity #health #socialwork #socialworkers #freeevent #hartfordct #hartford #event #healthcare #racialequality
Lunch Break: No Health Equity Without Racial Equity
💬 Our guest will be Tiffany Donelson, the president & CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation.
Learn about:
* Strategies to dismantle racial health inequities
* Why health equity cannot exist without racial equity
* Insight on current initiatives to expand healthcare coverage, sustainable funding for community health workers and maternal health equity for people of color.
✅ How to join: Visit our page (The Village for Families & Children) at noon on March 27 we go live. You may need to refresh the page on your device.
Please share this free Facebook Live event with anyone who may be interested in joining the conversation. ... See MoreSee Less
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