Posts Tagged ‘health equity’
Dental Equity-Focused Coalition Launched
Ohioans for Dental Equity has announced the launch of a coalition made up of dozens of community based and statewide advocacy organizations, including the Ohio Public Health Association. The coalition will work to shine a light on the disparities and inequities related to oral health. At a press conference announcing the coalition, participants noted that…
Read MorePresident’s Message: Support HEiAP Legislation
I’m writing to raise awareness of the Ohio Public Health Association’s Health and Equity in All Policies Legislative Initiative. Senate Bill 302 (Tavares), the Health and Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) Initiative, seeks to create a standardized, systematic review process for determining potential impact of proposed legislation on the health of Ohioans. The bill calls…
Read MorePublic Policy Institute Focuses on Planning
OPHA and the American Planning Association partnered to present the 2018 Public Policy Institute on June 21st. The PPI focused on integration between public health and planning.
Read MoreOPHA Receives First Draft of Proposed HEiAP Legislation
The office of State Senator Charleta Tavares recently provided OPHA with an initial draft of its Health and Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) legislative language. The draft bill is a major step in OPHA’s efforts to serve as a catalyst for change in improving the health outcomes of all Ohioans.
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