Black Directors Health Equity Agenda

Urgent threat: New federal Medicaid cuts could devastate reproductive health care access for millions of people. These changes would strip away coverage for essential services like contraception, STI testing, and family planning. The cuts stem from recent federal policy changes that roll back protections for Medicaid enrollees. If implemented, millions could lose coverage, and clinics that rely on Medicaid funding may be forced to reduce services or close altogether. Read more from Guttmacher Institute: https://lnkd.in/eh2pXZUd #PolicyUpdate #Medicaid

How do you spot which of the latest health trends are real and which are too good to be true? Hartford HealthCare shares some health literacy tips to help you decipher fact from fiction. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g_C8Wkqz #HealthLiteracy #Trend #HealthHack

Women’s health has long been overlooked. Conditions like anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer's disproportionately affect women, yet research and funding often lag behind. This gap isn't just a healthcare failure; it's a missed economic opportunity. Addressing women's health disparities could significantly boost productivity and reduce long-term costs. “It’s not, ‘What’s the matter with you, but what matters to you?’” -Sharmila Makhija MD MBA Read more from Christina Snyder: https://lnkd.in/gsD8pFvk #WomensHealth

Big news for Howard University! Thanks to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the HBCU has received one of its largest gifts in the school’s history. This incredible $80M contribution brings her total support of Howard to $132M! This investment will accelerate Howard’s ability to advance research, boost access for students, and expand its leadership in health, public health, AI, automation, and many other areas. Get all the details on this generous gift from The Dig: https://lnkd.in/dMevdDhj #Philantropist #MacKenzieScott

We invite you to support the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda in transforming healthcare for the Black community. Founded in 2020, BDHEA unites healthcare leaders, educators, and advocates to address disparities in care, talent, research, and policy. Your contribution fuels action across our four strategic pillars: -Healthcare Disparities and Outcomes -People and Resources -Innovation and Research Collaboration -Health Policies and Regulations As a volunteer-driven organization, BDHEA relies on the generous support of donors like you to implement impactful, sustainable programs that eliminate health disparities and foster innovation. Donate today and be a part of transforming healthcare for the Black community. https://lnkd.in/gDbuwrkP #GivingTuesday #Donate

Community health workers are the unsung heroes of the healthcare industry. Priya Joi breaks down the top six reasons why these frontline workers have such an impact on their communities and why they deserve more recognition. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/enxu2sTC #CommunityHealthWorkers #CHW