Fact Sheet
Mechanisms for Advancing Health EquityRacism as a Public Health CrisisMechanisms for Advancing Public Health
The Racial Health Equity Legal and Policy Cohort
October 24, 2025
Overview
The Network for Public Health Law’s Racial Health Equity Legal and Policy Cohort (RHE Cohort) helps public health departments, community organizations, and advocates use law and policy to address structural racism and advance racial justice. Through tailored legal technical assistance, training, and peer learning, the program strengthens the capacity of organizations to design and implement equity-focused strategies that improve community health. This fact sheet shares real examples of how the Network supports organizations across the country in tackling structural barriers and advancing racial justice and health equity.