Equality Health

It's Men’s Health Week 2024. This week gives healthcare providers, policy makers, and all advocates an opportunity to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Get resources here: https://lnkd.in/gY_uS8z cc: Men's Health Network #menshealthweek #menshealthmonth

The dollar amounts associated with healthcare disparities in the U.S. are staggering. Take our poll below to uncover the true cost. Want to learn more about solutions? Read our latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eXmwXhRS

During #PrideMonth, we recognize ways we can support members in our network who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Equality Health has also been a major supporter of One-n-Ten, an organization that works to enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ youth by providing empowering social and service programs. This year, several Equality Health team members were invited to One-n-Ten’s Fresh Brunch, an event focused on connecting the LGBTQ+ and ally community.

In the United States alone, nearly 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and over 15 million are acting as caregivers. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and we invite you to join people around the world to "go purple" and raise awarness about this disease and recognize all caregivers. Get access to caregiver resources and education on Alzheimer's here: https://www.alz.org/ #ENDALZ #AlzheimersInAmerica cc: Alzheimer's Association®

Join millions of cancer survivors and supporters around the world to #CelebrateLife and raise awareness on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 2. Get access to survivorship resources here: https://lnkd.in/eSRDsQ3 #NCSD2024 #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #NCSD #CancerSurvivorsDay

Healthcare disparities in the U.S. have driven costs to unprecedented heights. The financial burden of healthcare inequities stands at $451 billion, according to a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). An unsustainable status quo forces downstream challenges to primary care providers and the most complex patients they care for. Let's talk solutions. #valuebasedcare #healthcare #healthequity

When you find a healthcare provider who you can work together with as a team, you'll get better medical care. “When a patient trusts a medical provider, they’re much more likely to follow their recommendations,” Dr. Sherri Onyeigo, Equality Health Texas Medical Director, tells WebMD. Read more about cultural considerations in health care here: https://lnkd.in/giiGg5WS

Equality Health is a proud sponsor of the RISE Value-based Care Summit on June 3-4 in Atlanta, GA. The summit brings together healthcare leaders to engage in discussions about the future of value-based care. We look forward to attending this panel discussion: Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health and Value-Based Care, featuring Dr. Michael Poku, Equality Health Chief Clinical Officer. https://lnkd.in/en76bAnw #RISEVC24 #valuebasedcare cc: Michael Kwame Poku, MD, MBA, FACP

Tomas Leon, Equality Health Foundation President, and Hugh Lytle, Equality Health Founder, Chairman, and CEO, presented a toast at the 70th annual AZHCC Black and White Ball. Equality Health sponsored this unforgettable evening that recognized many community leaders who empower Hispanic-owned businesses to succeed. #AZHCCBall cc: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

"The most fulfilling aspect of being a physician in value-based care today is supporting other clinicians and practices to enable them to provide better opportunities for patients," Dr. Sherri Onyeigo, Equality Health Texas Medical Director, tells Medscape. Read the article 'Beyond the White Coat: Best Things About Being a Doctor' here: https://lnkd.in/g4jxZzdv #healthequity #healthcareleaders