As part of the third season of the Elevating DC Youth podcast, Jean Accius talked to young podcasters about how his grandmother inspired him, the importance of prioritizing loved ones, the beauty of working towards equity in health care, and why utilizing our lived experiences is essential. Learn more about the podcast here. Listen to [...]
Join us for the Nonprofit Partner Application Process Webinar Exciting News for Partners! CHC’s Annual Partnership Application is now open for Independent Organizations! Join us on September 24th at 2 PM EST for an in-depth walkthrough followed by a live Q&A session to help you in the process. As a reminder to our nonprofit [...]
Michael Cheek Appointed to the CHC: Creating Healthier Communities National Board of Directors Global financial, operations and technology leader Michael Cheek brings extensive background in transforming organizations to drive social impact. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Cheek, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, to [...]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Welcomes Dr. Bryan O. Buckley to the National Board of Directors Public health expert Bryan Buckley joins CHC's national board of directors to further health equity for all CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a leading national organization that partners with public, private and nonprofit organizations to advance equity and remove the barriers to [...]
While many see the July Fourth holiday as a time for fireworks, barbecues and other festivities with friends and family, I see it as a moment for sober reflection and collective action to address some of the issues that limit opportunity for too many of our citizens. Read on U.S. News. [...]
Women in the communities most affected by maternal health disparities are rallying together to establish birth centers that offer safer systems of care. Read on The Commonwealth Fund.
"The fact that people are being marginalized, discriminated against, discounted solely because of their age actually costs our overall economy, which means that everyone is losing not just an older adult," says Jean Accius View on Scripps News via YouTube.
In this discussion, Dr. Accius highlights CHC’s mission to address health inequities and its impactful initiatives, such as the major strides made through the Black Maternal Health Initiative. Dr. Accius emphasizes the importance of community engagement, mental health awareness, and trust, stressing the need for a holistic approach to creating healthier communities. Six Degrees of [...]
The Significance of Juneteenth and Opportunities for Action Post by Valerie Rochester, Chief Health Equity Officer Juneteenth holds special significance for Black people across the U.S. It not only represents the symbolic milestone in the journey toward freedom for many enslaved persons; but over the years it has become known as a celebration [...]
“Having a diverse group that reviews major communications or campaigns in advance can also help avoid issues,” said Valerie Rochester, chief equity and impact officer at CHC: Creating Healthier Communities. “It’s also important not to use one person as the representative of an entire community, as all communities, even if they have shared experiences, are [...]
