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This is part 7 of the Health Justice Now series. Many states and communities use peer specialists –people with lived experience of substance use or mental illness –as part of teams to promote recovery…
This is part 6 of the Health Justice Now series. Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a long, rich history of improving health outcomes, particularly within underserved communities. They have been especially involved in the…
This is part 5 of the Health Justice Now series. In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Families USA hosted a virtual roundtable inviting AAPI leaders to share their thoughts…
This is part 4 of the Health Justice Now series. As lawmakers across the U.S. work to address the country’s health inequities, community-based voices remain an important and necessary piece for setting policy agendas.…
This is part 2 of the Health Justice Now series. Since Spring 2021, Families USA has worked to address COVID-19’s devastating impact on people of color and its linkages to existing structural inequities in…
This is part 1 of the Health Justice Now series. After one year in office, the Biden administration’s progress towards advancing meaningful equity reforms includes a push for COVID-19 vaccinations in Black and Latino…
On December 15, 2021, Families USA hosted a conversation on advancing health equity through improved access to patient-centered contraceptive care. Our webinar featured a discussion on Families USA’s paper on patient-centered contraceptive care, an…
As the United States contends with the COVID-19 pandemic, and new variants of the virus result in an uptick of infections and death, we must continue to prioritize equitable vaccination. Increasing vaccines is especially…
We are coming up on a critical moment to ensure Congress goes big and bold on health care this year. It's time to dial up the pressure and make sure that our health care…
Now is the critical moment to end high drug prices and costs for all of America’s families. All signs are showing that Congress and the White House are ready to take meaningful action on…