In this episode, we discuss our Quarter One Learning Journey theme of civic and policy engagement to promote health equity, by highlighting the voices and insights from previous P4HE Collaborative learnings. Hear insightful discussions on how civic engagement drives health equity, featuring impactful quotes and sound bites from previous sessions.

The podcast explores the intersection of policy, advocacy, and health equity, touching on various aspects such as the importance of grassroots involvement and the role of art as a form of activism. The episode aims to engage and inspire listeners to actively participate in shaping equitable health policies.

Host: Caryn Bell, Assistant Professor, Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Associate Director, Partners for Advancing Health Equity  

Featured: Philip M. Alberti, Founding Director, AAMC Center for Health Justice and Senior Director, Health Equity Research & Policy, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)  

Ella Greene-Moton, President, American Public Health Association  

Adam C. Alexander, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center  

Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director, National Women’s Health Network  

Sinsi Hernandez Cancio, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families  

Joy Williams, Founder and Executive Director, Hope to Thrive  

Resources referenced:  

The Politics of Health Equity in the Partners Advancing Health Equity webinar and synthesis

Overcoming Threats to Health Equity webinar and synthesis

Arts as Activism for Health Equity Action webinar and synthesis

Additional Resources: climate change, predictive technologies, health insurance access, and adverse childhood experiences

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