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Health Equity Committee
We are committed to upholding healthcare as a fundamental human right through evidence-based strategies that eliminate health disparities.
What We Want to Achieve
We are dedicated to creating systemic change that addresses the root causes of health disparities. By bringing together diverse healthcare leaders and community advocates, we work to identify barriers and develop evidence-based solutions. Our committee serves as a catalyst for organizational transformation and provides strategic guidance that advances inclusive practices and culturally responsive care.
We envision a future where post code or identity no longer predict health outcomes. Through collaborative partnerships and data-driven advocacy, we strive to dismantle structural inequities and build healthcare systems that truly serve all communities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure healthcare as a fundamental right is realized for every individual we serve.
Focus Areas
Health literacy
Access to care
Undervaccination
Monitoring
Community health
Committee members
Abby King
Stanford University School of Medicine
Latest Publications
Situation Report
A Global Assessment of Health Disparities
This situation report provides a comprehensive assessment of global health disparities, examining the complex web of factors that create and perpetuate health inequalities worldwide. The evidence reveals stark contrasts in life expectancy, access to care, and health literacy.
Research Article
Racial Disparities and Risk for COVID-19 Among Pregnant Patients: Results from a Large Regional Collaborative
A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using data collected as part of the COVID-19 in Pregnancy and The Newborn: State of Michigan Collaborative, an established database of pregnant patients admitted to 14 institutions in Southern Michigan
By Robert Sokol et al., Wayne State University School of Medicine
Review Article
Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities in Brazil: A Roadmap for Innovative Strategies
Breast cancer poses a significant burden in Latin America, where mortality rates have remained consistently high over recent decades, in contrast to some high-income countries, where these rates have decreased