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In Solidarity: Community Support for Health Equity

By Joanne Lee on September 14th, 2022

In Solidarity is a new resource offered by our longstanding partners at County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Read our latest blog to learn more about how this podcast fulfills a unique niche and will help anyone engaged in community health equity efforts.

Addressing Root Causes of Health Equity Through a Network of Food Banks

By Joanne Lee on June 8th, 2022

We are pleased to be in partnership with Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks and 60,000 partner agencies that addresses hunger as part of a more comprehensive goal for health equity. Read our latest blog to learn more about their Health Equity Training and how Feeding America’s network of partners are prioritizing health equity.

The Power of Narrative: Bringing People Together to Advance Equity with Jonathan Heller

By Joanne Lee on March 23rd, 2022

As our nation continues to face multiple existential threats – including the pandemic, systemic racism, and civil unrest – we have seen people become divided. In these times when we need to harness cooperative action to solve big issues, what can we do to overcome current polarization?

Advancing Equity by Breaking Down Data in Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations

By Joanne Lee on August 18th, 2021

Note: This interview was originally featured on County Health Rankings & Roadmaps’ County-by-County blog. If you’ve participated in our national webinars, you’ve likely met our discussion group facilitator and producer, […]

A Model for Successful Engagement and Support through Virtual Connections

By Joanne Lee on June 23rd, 2021

Virtual platforms have become a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic to disseminate timely information and resources, and stay connected with partners. Since 2012, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps […]

Community Health Workers Are Essential for Equitable, Thriving Communities

By Joanne Lee on March 10th, 2021

CHWs typically share the culture, language, socioeconomic status, and life experiences with the community members they serve.

A Guiding Light through a Perfect Storm

By Joanne Lee on October 21st, 2020

CHR&R launched a five-part special series with an explicit focus on the intersection of race, racism, and health.

Show Them More than the Money

By Joanne Lee on August 26th, 2020

Now more than ever, organizations need additional and non-traditional supports from funders. New Jersey Health Initiatives has risen to the occasion.

How New Jersey Health Initiatives keeps relationships at the heart of its investments

By Joanne Lee on November 26th, 2019

“It has been exciting to see past and current grantees weave in elements of what they had been funded for five or 10 or 15 years ago.”

Communities Building Housing—and Hope

By Joanne Lee on March 21st, 2019

The 2019 County Health Rankings highlight the link between health and stable, affordable housing with data, strategies, and community examples.