TFAH Leadership Blog:

Advancing Public Health and Health Equity

TFAH's Leadership Blog features our President and CEO, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia discussing TFAH's mission to promote optimal health for every person and community. She will share insights on advancing evidence-based policy, strengthening the public health system, addressing the social and economic drivers of health, and achieving health equity.

 
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July | 2024

How Can We Help the Next Generation Thrive?

By J. Nadine Gracia, M.D., MSCE, President and CEO President John F. Kennedy once said that “children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” Our young people are the next leaders and changemakers of our country and the stewards of our planet. So, it’s critical to assess how well […]
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June | 2024

Addressing the Public Health Impacts of Extreme Heat: A Call to Action

By J. Nadine Gracia, M.D., MSCE, President and CEO Welcome to TFAH’s new leadership blog Advancing Public Health and Health Equity, where I’ll share reflections on the challenges confronting the public’s health, success stories, and evidence-based solutions.  There is much to discuss. Let’s dive right in on an issue that’s top of mind:  the increasing […]
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May | 2024

Revised Federal Standards on Race and Ethnicity Data Will Mean More Equitable and More Effective Health Services

By J. Nadine Gracia, M.D., MSCE, President and CEO In my previous role as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health and Director of the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), I experienced daily how vitally important disaggregated data and equitable and inclusive data systems are to promoting […]
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April | 2024

Black Maternal Health

The maternal mortality rate for Black women has generally been almost three times greater than that of white women over the last decade. The second week of April is designated as Black Maternal Health week to spotlight the need for action to improve Black maternal health.
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March | 2024

The Affordable Health Care Act at 14: Preserve the Progress

This March marked the 14th anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA made healthcare accessible and affordable for millions more Americans. The progress it has made toward health equity must be preserved.
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February | 2024

Black History Month Spotlight: National Council of Negro Women and Good Health WINs Initiative

The National Council of Negro Women’s Good Health WINS initiative helped increase vaccination rates among African Americans and counter misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now turning its attention to immunization for seasonal viruses and preventing heart disease.