卫生公平办公室
About the 卫生公平办公室
< div >The American Heart Association created the 卫生公平办公室 in 2018 following an 18-month in depth review by a volunteer-driven task force.
The 卫生公平办公室 houses the following:
- 社会影响基金
Investing in local entrepreneurs, small 企业 and organizations that are breaking down the social and economic barriers to healthy lives.
- 伯纳德J. 泰森基金
Powers the AHA’s goal to reduce health disparities and address social determinants of health so all people have the opportunity to live longer, 更健康的生活.
- 多样性 and Inclusion, Health Equity Strategies and Partnerships teams
我们也支持 授权服务™ 倡议包括 授权的学者本地及全国 EmPOWERED to Serve™ Business Accelerator, Interactive Health Lessons.
Science meets self-care on the Live 激烈的 / Atrévete a Vivir podcasts
< div > 我们是女人. Strong. 确定. 激烈的. These two podcasts bring us together to take a stand for our health. This fun and dynamic series features podcasts in English and Spanish. They're hosted by American Heart Association Executive VP of Marketing and Communications Katrina McGhee – who is also a longtime professional coach -- and Lili Gil Valletta, co-founder and CEO of the cultural intelligence firms CIEN + and Culturintel.
Scholarship and Mentoring Opportunities
授权的学者
EmPOWERED to Serve™ offers college scholarships to students who are passionate about public health, health equity and community engagement, especially those in communities with fewer resources to help students manage financial aid and debt. Currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores and juniors in a U.S. college or university who are working to improve community well-being and have a 2.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
HBCU学者计划
The AHA partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help students working toward professional degrees in the biomedical and health sciences. HBCU Scholars learn about the health of their communities, participate in research projects and explore varied career paths. Currently enrolled Black or African sophomores, juniors and seniors at select HBCUs who are highly motivated to seek careers in biomedical or health sciences and have a 3.2 GPA in the sciences are eligible to apply.
HSI学者计划
The AHA partners with Hispanic Serving Institutions of Higher Education and their students to create a pipeline for diverse researchers and health care professionals. Scholars are provided academic and career-enriching resources, including scholarships and mentoring. Currently enrolled sophomores, juniors and seniors at select HSIs who are highly motivated to seek careers in biomedical or health sciences and have a 3.0 GPA in the sciences are eligible to apply.
Health Equity in the Workplace
< div > The American Heart Association’s CEO Roundtable is working to eliminate workplace inequities that harm the health and well-being of employees, 企业 and communities. The Roundtable’s new report, developed by business leaders and health experts, provides actionable strategies and principles employers can use to build toward health equity.
Committing to equity and a full, healthy life for everyone
Health Equity Education for 专业人士
- Online, self-paced learning environment
- Training for healthcare professionals to identify health disparities and remove bias
- Improve patient outcomes by integrating equitable solutions into hospital/clinical practice
立场声明
特色语句
- Joint statement on health equity, social justice and civil unrest from the Association of Black Cardiologists, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
- 生活是怎样的? – and deaths – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?
- American Heart Association issues call to action for addressing inequities in rural health
- 阅读更多
Select science statements and conference presentations
科学声明
政策立场
The AHA has published policy positions on many issues related to health equity, 包括可负担得起的, 访问医疗, social determinants of health, access to healthy affordable foods, children’s health and others. A full set of our policy positions is here.新型冠状病毒肺炎
< div > The American Heart Association is working with researchers, 医学专家, 社区领袖, 企业, families and more to reduce the impact of the coronavirus. The following are some ways we’re dedicating our resources to make a difference.
多样性 Leadership Committee
采取行动
健康的生态系统: Housing Security and Heart Health
< div > The American Heart Association is a national leader in addressing health equity and social determinants of health. Housing security is an essential element of community health and well-being. Studies show that living in lower socio-economic areas is associated with a 30% to 90% higher risk of coronary heart disease, independent of individual characteristics including age and economic status.