Episode Summary
In this episode, listeners will explore the topic of health equity and its relationship to the 10 Essential Public Health Services. Topics covered will include the importance of centering health equity in all public health efforts, barriers to equity on a local, state, and federal level, as well as current examples of health equity in public health practice.
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Interviewees
Katie Strozyk, Opioid Response Coordinator, Thurston County Public Health & Social Services
Noah Frank, Drug User Health Epidemiologist, Washington State Department of Health
Chris Chrzan, Public Services Administrative Coordinator, Timberland Regional Library District
Jason Bean-Mortinson, Integrated Care Coordinator, Thurston Mason BH-ASO
Hallie Pritchett, Chief Equity Officer, North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH)
Resources
- Achieving Health Equity Around Overdoses
- Washington’s Accountable Communities of Health
- Accountable Communities of Health Fact Sheet
Background Reading
Acknowledgements/Credits
People of Public Health is created and produced by Erica Ellis and Kevin deVoss. Our producers are Barb Rose and Nikki Dettmar. Patricia Ho makes original illustrations for our episodes.
People of Public Health is brought to you by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington. Check out our website at nwcphp.org/pophealth. We are a part of the Public Health Training Center Network – check out phtcn.org to learn more.
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