InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out: Racism Is a Disruptor of Health & Wellness Part 2

In this episode Gail, Mavis, and Anita continue the discussion of specific social determinants of health: social environment, physical environment and transportation, and education.

Recap:

2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National

Academies Press.

Key Takeaways of the Communities in Action Conceptual Model

Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities..

Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.

Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.

Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.

Episode giveaways:

• Resource of the Month from Books to SOAR BY. Critical Self-reflection Begins with Self-image. "Who Are You? 14 Critical Self-Reflection Questions to Ask and Ponder" https://bookstosoarby.com
• Upcoming Event from OMA Center for Mind Body Spirit. Beating the Climate Crisis by Laura Nettleton. "We Can’t Change the World Outside Us Without Changing the World Within Us" https://omapittsburgh.org/event/beating-the-climate-crisis/
• News Update from Seed a Better Life. Denise Lives Her Dream. "Denise’s mother passed away on April 10, 2022, leaving Denise to care for herself and her 3 siblings. Because of the generous donations of many, SEED A Better Life was able to send funds to help Denise pay for her mother’s funeral expenses and to provide extra food for her grieving family. SEED will continue to financially support Denise in her studies, as well." https://www.seedabetterlife.org/blog/2022/2/23/denise-lives-her-dream
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