Mechanisms for Advancing Health Equity
There is a consistently growing body of research exploring the ways that law and policy, in all sectors, can advance health equity. Decisions are made every day that affect health equity, and because of this, there are mechanisms that can be used every day to promote and further equity in all fields. Constant development of new and effective strategies to advance health equity appear in theoretical analyses, data integration, civic engagement, and more.
While health equity is woven into all our work, the resources included here specifically address law and policy issues that directly impact health equity.

Resources

Equitable and Effective Data Sharing to Support Healthy Transitions for Youth During Reentry

Law and Policy Pathways: Community Adaptation to Climate Change

The Positive Impact of Doula Care and State Regulation of Doulas and Doula Care

50-State Survey: State Laws Addressing Doula Scope of Practice

OSHA Proposed Rule Protecting Workers from Extreme Heat

Racial Health Equity Information Session: Call for Applications for Network-Funded Law and Policy Assistance

Food Loss and Waste: Snapshot of Food Donation Laws and Other Incentives to Increase Food Security and Reduce Environmental Harm

State and Local Efforts to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis – Northern Region Summary

Six Policies That Advance Mental Health

Overview of State and Local Equity Offices: 2024 Edition

Understanding State Racial Equity Impact Assessment Laws – a 50-State Legislative Scan

A Snapshot of Four 2023 Supreme Court Cases and their Impacts on Racial Health Equity
Spotlight

Acknowledging Grief as a Determinant of Health: Public Health Needs to Listen and Learn

Q&A: What Public Health Professionals Need to Know About Public Health Education, Advocacy and Lobbying

Racial Equity Impact Assessments: A Valuable, Yet Underutilized, Tool to Address Structural Racism
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