Health and health care disparities have been documented for decades. However, people of color continue to be underserved within the healthcare system. The documentation of the outsized impact of COVID-19 on communities of color has elevated the need to break down barriers and build opportunities for everyone to reach their full health potential.
There are many new efforts to tackle health disparities. We need increased intentionality, connectivity, and shared responsibility to ensure enduring, meaningful change.
Michael Curry, CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and Senator Liz Miranda, a lead sponsor of An
Learn MoreState Representative Judith Garcia of Chelsea testified as a lead sponsor of an Act to Advance Health Equity, expressing concerns
Learn MoreDr. Thea James, Vice President of Mission & Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, highlights how An Act
Learn MoreThe Massachusetts Health Council (MHC) honored the Health Equity Compact as champions of health and wellness, sharing MHC’s passion for
Learn MoreChris Reddick, Head of US Health Equity at Takeda, calls for consistent cross-sector collaboration with communities to solve health inequities.
With health inequities on the rise, Compact member Lee Pelton and JD Chesloff outline the moral and economic reasons to
Learn MoreThe Health Equity Compact wishes to recognize founding supporters JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., and Foley Hoag LLP for their invaluable work: JSI for technical assistance and research from the very beginning of the Compact; and Foley Hoag for pro bono legal skill and expertise in developing and writing An Act to Advance Health Equity.
