Health Equity Archives

12.06.2019 a yellow painted sign on the ground

Resilience in Recovery

Supportive relationships with parents, caregivers, teachers, and peers are the most robust predictors of resilience in children exposed to violence.

Guest Authors John Grych, Kristen Yule

12.04.2019 a woman smiling at the camera

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Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo

Oluwatobi Alliyu profiles Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo to define precision medicine and highlight its uptake in health systems for at-risk populations.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

12.02.2019 a man in a suit and tie

William Darity

PHP Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu profiles William Darity to define reparations for Black Americans and identify those responsible for enacting reparations.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

11.27.2019 a map with a number of locations

Parks as Violence Prevention

Parks and Recreation Departments can be strong, nontraditional partners in promoting resilience and preventing violence among youth.

Fellow Jori Fortson

11.26.2019 a graduation cap and tassel

Affirmative Action Affects Health

Affirmative action bans may diminish expectations of economic opportunities and perceived returns of staying healthy for underrepresented minorities.

Guest Author Atheendar Venkataramani

11.25.2019 a group of toys on a white surface

The Pre-K Story

If pre-kindergarten improves physical health, that might help explain subsequent gains in school performance and outcomes later in life.

Guest Authors Sherry Glied, Kacie Dragan, Kai Hong

11.22.2019 a man in a suit and tie

Bob Moffit

Julia Garcia profiles Bob Moffit of the Heritage Foundation to share his reflections on the Affordable Care Act and where we can find consensus.

Fellow Julia Garcia

11.19.2019 close up of an old person's hands

20 Years of Options in Oregon

Health departments play an important role in providing objective data as states consider legalizing an option to hasten death in terminally-ill patients.

Guest Author Katrina Hedberg

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