More than 51 percent of Medi-Cal members identify as Hispanic, and DHCS is committed to delivering care that reflects their language, culture, and values.
This month, we honor the stories that shape California.

More than 51 percent of Medi-Cal members identify as Hispanic, and DHCS is committed to delivering care that reflects their language, culture, and values.
This month, we honor the stories that shape California.
More than 51 percent of Medi-Cal members identify as Hispanic, and DHCS is committed to delivering care that reflects their language, culture, and values.
This month, we honor the stories that shape California.
TFAH’s #funding report offers a comprehensive look at public health at an inflection point. Discover how we got here and what can drive change. https://www.tfah.org/report-details/funding-report-2026 #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Prevention #HealthPolicy
Share your #HEOR expertise and help shape ISPOR's educational programming. Submit a course proposal on #healthequity, #wholehealth, #AI in HEOR, #digitalhealth, and more.
Deadline: November 2
Submit your proposal >> https://ow.ly/hjoM50ZOlSy
Over five days, wildfire smoke exposure was linked to a 13% cumulative increase in pediatric asthma-related hospital encounters.
The impact doesn’t stop when the smoke clears.
➡️ STUDY pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41685170/
tiny.ucsf.edu/bAKjVo - Cultural competence is key in transgender care.
Discover how it impacts health outcomes and learn practical strategies to enhance your practice.
Stigma can show up in places we may not immediately recognize.
The toolkit focuses on 3 areas:
• Outreach + health education materials
• Policies + service processes
• Interactions between staff + clients
#StigmaReduction #HealthEquity
Every baby deserves a healthy start.
The #HOPEInitiative finds that 8% of U.S. infants are born at low birthweight, above the 5% HOPE Goal. Rates also vary significantly by race, highlighting persistent inequities in infant health.
📊Explore the data: ow.ly/M4rQ50ZPHXN
This Friday! We're looking forward to an afternoon of connection, learning, and good company at Mending Health Care With Community.
#WA #Healthcare #HealthJustice #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy #HealthLaw #Community #NoCutsToHealthCare #FairHealthPricesWA #PeopleOverProfit #HealthCareIsAHumanRight
Watch: Patient Experience: Why Health Equity Matters and How Technology Is Shaping the Future @drhew @abbottcardio @Health_IT #HealthEquity #C2SHiP #CLTI #ActAgainstAmputation diabeticfootonline.c...
We’re looking forward to joining Generation Smile for World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2027, and helping build a future where everyone can enjoy good oral health and the many benefits it brings.
#GenerationSmile #WorldOralHealthDay #WOHD27 #OralHealth #Prevention #HealthEquity
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A new BMJ Global Health study finds 2.7 million Malians cannot access antiretroviral therapy within 2 hours' travel time. Geographic distance bloc… #Antiretroviraltherapy #Geographicaccessibility #Healthequity #HIVtreatment #Malihealthsystem #Antiretroviraltherapy #Geographicaccessibility #Heal…
#Fiji National Health Crisis -1 and 60 HIV Positive
#HIV #HIVAwareness #PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #GlobalHealth #PacificIslands #PacificHealth #HealthEquity #HIVEpidemic #Medsky #ChronicIllness
San Antonio's city council has just approved a budget that restores vital funding for scholarships, women's health, and climate adaptation, all while tackling a structural shortfall!
Learn more here
#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CulturalPreservation #HealthEquity #ClimateAdaptation
Health engagement hubs in Washington have provided critical care to over 3,000 individuals, but a new analysis reveals a staggering funding gap that threatens their future.
Click to read more!
#WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #FiscalSustainability #HealthEquity
University of Michigan (@umich.edu) is hiring:
Research Investigator-Research Assistant Professor
#postdoc #researcher #assistantprofessor #publichealth #healthequity
We’ve officially launched our newest partner site in Burundi. Through training, equipment, care coordination, and ongoing mentorship, NeuroKids and the team at Kibuye are strengthening the systems needed to provide life-saving hydrocephalus care. #GlobalSurgery #HealthEquity
Most childhood cancer cases are curable with existing generic drugs, but East African hospitals report stockouts of 32-49% of essential chemo medicines
WHO's new roadmap provides guidance on strengthening child cancer medicine markets and supply systems
⭐️ Register for the Larta Institute 2026 Health Equity Innovation Summit!
📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena
Learn more: https://ow.ly/46uo50ZNC5c
Register: https://ow.ly/IoRC50ZNC5e
#HealthEquity #HealthInnovation #HealLA #HealthcareInnovation #LosAngeles #LartaInstitute