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⚖️ NEW | POLICY PRIORITIES: The Diverse Elders Coalition is thrilled to share its new Policy Priorities, focusing on the urgent needs of the growing number of diverse #OlderAdults in the United States. DEC's collaborative efforts with their six member organizations aim to enhance health, well-being and equity of diverse older adults. Dive into their key pillars and join us in advocating for meaningful change. Let's ensure our policies reflect the diversity and dignity of all older adults. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-YN3xzd #DiverseElders #InclusiveAging #PolicyPriorities

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month! This month observes the long-term care needs for men and women over the age of 65 and how they should be assisted in their daily lives. Long-term care is the care you need if you are unable to perform daily activities on your own. Heritage is here to help you maintain your lifestyle as you age. Want clear, understandable guidance? Click here to learn more about what we do: https://bit.ly/3tWiHwh #LongTermCare #FinancialPlanning

Today we express our respect and admiration for mothers and those who fulfill motherly roles. You inspire us all! Mother’s Day marks the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, dedicated to spotlighting women’s health issues and encouraging all women to focus on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We can also celebrate the recent White House Executive Order on Advancing Women's Health Research and Innovation, which aims to close persistent gaps in knowledge about women’s health, especially among women of color, older women, and women with disabilities. Read more about how the FNIH is supporting maternal health: https://lnkd.in/eN7jE4s5

The health of families and communities begins with women and girls. Our Healthy Women → Healthy Families initiative is taking a comprehensive, community-centered approach to tackling the most challenging health issues facing families in NE Houston. https://lnkd.in/dfVKPd2

🌍 It’s World Population Day! With this year's theme, "Leave No One Behind, Everyone Counts," we’re reminded of the urgency and importance of population issues and their link to the environment and development. At HACEY, through our family planning project and other maternal health interventions, we ensure: Access to comprehensive healthcare services, Education on family planning and reproductive health, Support for mothers and children and Empowerment of communities for sustainable development. Together, we can create a sustainable world. This day calls for more collaboration and partnerships between private institutions, government bodies, and communities to address family planning, women's literacy, and reproductive health issues. Everyone truly matters. Let’s make a global move for change. 🌱🤝 #WorldPopulationDay #Sustainability #GlobalResponsibility #Leavenoonebehind #Environment #Development #hacey

🇺🇳#UNGA78 is our chance to advocate for accelerated action for women's, children's & adolescents' health! 🌍 Investment in multisectoral pandemic preparedness is key to protect our societies & economies! Check our advocacy asks 👉 https://bit.ly/3P4Z1x6 #PartnersForChange

During #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2023, it's vital to recognize that true advocacy goes beyond just raising awareness—it must encompass the #voices and needs of the most vulnerable in our society. To achieve Universal Health Coverage- #UHC, we must turn our focus to those who are often marginalized. It is our duty to offer them the same if not greater, #inclusive protections for #maternal and #childhealth. Only when we prioritize the well-being of every individual can we truly progress as a #compassionate and #equitable society. We must have leaders that are as diverse and inclusive of our needs as a society, together, we can pave the way for a brighter and #healthier future for all. Agree? Catch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/dGXfGnqh #wbw2023 WomenLift Health

Women of color, particularly Black and Indigenous women, face significant health disparities compared to their white counterparts. Some of these disparities are: Maternal mortality —Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications than white women. Chronic diseases —Black and Hispanic women have higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity than white women. Mental illness —Black and Hispanic women are less likely to receive mental health services and treatment. To address these disparities, it's important to prioritize healthcare for women of color, particularly those who are pregnant or have chronic conditions. This can include increasing access to affordable healthcare, investing in preventive care, and addressing systemic racism and social inequities. It's also important to ensure that healthcare providers receive cultural competency training and that there is diversity in the healthcare workforce. We invite you to please fill out this survey, so your voices will be heard. We are connecting with the Healthy Voices Campaign and Policy Matters to not just talk about change but to actually but get the ball rolling so we can make the changes needed with those that made the laws. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. PleSe share with your daughters, neighbors and friends. https://lnkd.in/gbG_G_22

Check out what our Global Health journalistic platform, Re:solve Global Health is up to in #UNGA in New York this week! For more updates, follow them below 👇 #UNGA78 #UHC #DigitalHealth #WomensHealth

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) offers a valuable resource for voters: a side-by-side comparison of the health care records and positions of the 2024 presidential candidates. 🗳️ This analysis helps us understand each candidate’s track record as president, their stances, public statements, and proposed health care policies. Topics covered include the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid, abortion, contraception, LGBTQ health, gun violence, and prescription drug prices. 🏥💊 https://lnkd.in/gu-mwv4z