Webinars

Our monthly webinars provide data, tools and strategies to build equity into policy and practice. Join host Ericka Burroughs-Girardi and equity experts from across the country to learn about ways to improve health and well-being in your community. Watch live and join the interactive discussion after each webinar. Webinars also available on demand.


December 14, 2021 3pm EST

Broadband: A Super Determinant of Health

In this webinar, we will explore the concept of digital redlining and how this has impacted residents' ability to thrive. We'll also demonstrate how users can identify broadband rates in their counties, and explore innovative strategies used to bridge the digital divide in San Antonio.

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November 16, 2021 3pm EST

Empowering Young People to Create Change

In this webinar, we will explore the power in youth leadership and identify innovative strategies to cultivate it. We'll hear from experts at the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, a Mississippi teacher working to address racial inequities, and a high school senior who is the CEO of an international organization rethinking social media use among teens.

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September 28, 2021 3pm EDT

A Dialogue about Poverty in America

Reducing poverty is necessary for a healthy society. In this webinar, we will explore a new County Health Rankings data tool that highlights differences in poverty rates by race in the healthiest counties and have a frank conversation the roots of poverty and strategies to advance equity in all counties.

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August 24, 2021 3pm EDT

Community Health Workers' Role in Advancing Equity

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are taking a larger role in patient-centered care and community health. Yet, questions remain around the scope of their work, licensure requirements, and available funding sources to build a capable workforce. In this webinar, we will clarify their work and explore their role in advancing equity.

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December 15, 2020 3pm EST

Resident Engagement to Achieve Racial Equity

In the midst of the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, people are increasingly engaging in conversations around racial equity. To achieve racial equity in access, opportunities, and power, communities across the country are having intentional and honest dialogue around needed change in policies, practices, and procedures.

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November 17, 2020 3pm EST

Using Law and Policy to Create Equitable Communities

Within every community, there are significant differences in peoples’ health and their opportunities to live long and healthy lives. Policy changes can be key to both transforming health in a community and helping to eliminate inequities. But when policies aren’t created or enforced with equity in mind, they may perpetuate these disparities – or even amplify them.

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