COVID-19 health equity initiatives across the United States – American Medical Association

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the U.S population and the hardest hit have been traditionally minoritized and marginalized peoplein particular Black, Brown and Indigenous communitieswhere health inequities were already present.

Cities, states and various organizations are responding to health and racial equity in the COVID-19 response by putting in place projects and initiatives that center equity while assisting health care, public health, neighborhood and community stakeholders, and residential communities.

We partnered with these organizations to collect their insights to help us better understand the history of the project or initiatives, the overall goals of the project/initiative, the expected results and early wins, as well as the key partners involved in the effort. They also gave recommendations and advice to consider when engaging in similar efforts.

See how health care, governmental and community organizations across the country are working to provide resources to minoritized and marginalized populations, dismantling racist systems and improving patient trust in the health care system.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives across the United States - American Medical Association