One Big Solution to Health Inequity

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Latinos and other minorities suffer many inequities, such as less income, education, access to healthcare, and more.

This puts them at greater risk for obesity and disease.

That’s why we’re excited the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is spending $1.5 million to create Allies for Reaching Community Health Equity (ARCHE).

cgps logo health equityARCHE is a yearlong health equity initiative to strengthen families and communities and build a culture of health, led by the Center for Global Policy Solutions.

The program will advance equitable public health strategies across the social determinants of health that work to combat disparities by race, gender, geography, and income while supporting healthier kids and communities.

“Health is often overlooked as a key indicator of socioeconomic inequality,” said Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, president and CEO of the Center for Global Policy Solutions, CGPS. “At the same time, many fail to understand how education, employment, and civic engagement affect health outcomes.”

The ARCHE initiative will build the capacity of RWJF network members and community advocates to do effective health equity work, drive consensus and action around new strategies and solutions, and increase appreciation for the importance of achieving health equity goals.

The initiative will also create a Health Equity Experts Network. The network will serve as a collaborative of specialists whose focus areas encompass the social determinants of health. The voices of these experts will be amplified through media and outreach projects to impact the national dialogue on health equity.

“The ARCHE initiative will underscore that connection for policymakers, community and business leaders, health practitioners, and families who face inequities in health every day,” Rockeymoore said. “We look forward to working with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create inclusive opportunities for good health and to change the national conversation on health equity.”

Learn more about Latino health equity issues at Salud America!.

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By The Numbers By The Numbers

25.1

percent

of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage

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