{"id":54768,"date":"2024-11-25T18:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T02:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54768"},"modified":"2024-11-25T18:29:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T02:29:57","slug":"event-building-a-community-that-belongs-to-everyone-catch-pse-just-healths-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/event-building-a-community-that-belongs-to-everyone-catch-pse-just-healths-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Event: Building a Community that Belongs to Everyone: Catch PSE Just Health’s Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Building<\/span>\u00a0a Community that<\/h2>\n
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Catch\u00a0PSE Just Health\u2019s\u00a0Talk!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We\u00a0recently had the honor of hosting PSE\u2019s Health Equity Team; true changemakers when it comes to Redefining Health Equity.<\/p>\n
Their\u00a0talk left us inspired and reminded us of the power we all hold to shape healthy vibrant, and thriving communities for everyone!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Here are a few thought-provoking moments from the Just Health Team\u2019s talk that we just had to share with you:<\/p>\n
The Language of Health Equity<\/h3>\n
\u201cHealth equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full health potential despite social circumstances.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> PSE\u2019s Robyn Bussey deep dives into how understanding the difference between health disparities and inequities is crucial to addressing systemic barriers effectively.<\/p>\n
The Foundation of Inequity<\/h3>\n
\u201cStructural racism is the enemy of equity.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Highlighting how public policies, institutional practices, and cultural norms continue to perpetuate inequities in communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cNeighborhoods impacted by redlining continue to experience disparities in food security, violence, and environmental health risks.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> PSE\u2019s Johnathan Santos explored how historical practices have long-lasting effects on health outcomes.<\/p>\n
Steps to Advance Health Equity<\/h3>\n
\u201cAdvancing health equity requires collaboration across sectors.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> From housing and transportation to community engagement, PSE\u2019s Abbie Cohen outlines actionable steps to create a more equitable future. True progress happens when we restore agency to affected communities and allow them to lead decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n