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 [...]
GSL Podcast: A CEO’s Vision for Creating Healthier Communities Did you know that two communities only 5 miles apart can have a 20-year difference in life expectancy? That’s a reality in the United States, and Dr. Jean Accius is committed to changing that drastically so everyone has the same opportunity for a longer, healthier [...]
Since 2021, Elevance Health Foundation has awarded $90 million to organizations running programs to improve health equity, like CHC's Black Birthing Initiative. The programs have impacted 43 million Americans to date. Read more in BusinessWire.
In the wake of the recent Trump assassination attempt, organizations have the opportunity to build unity and have greater social impact by using intentional language in their communications. Learn how CHC's CEO & Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Dr. Jean Accius & Amanda Ponzar, are using plain language to foster unity & build community to ensure every [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
From Haiti to health equity leader, Dr. Accius transforms systems to ensure every person thrives. Read on Rolling Out.
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