News &amp; Events

Raising Fibroid Awareness in July: Taking Strides Towards Health Equity

Raises awareness about fibroids during July's Fibroid Awareness Month, noting that Black women are three times more likely to develop fibroids than White women.

May 10, 2023

The Black Church and HIV

Explores the complex relationship between Black churches and HIV, noting that while churches historically provided community support, homophobia and stigma have limited their HIV response.

Mar 14, 2023

PrEP and the Black Community

Highlights the stark disparity in PrEP access: Black people represent 40% of those living with HIV but only 14% of PrEP users, due to stigma and social determinants of health.

Feb 7, 2023

Understanding HIV and Approaching Data Challenges in the Black Community

Addresses the disproportionate HIV impact on Black Americans (42% of new cases despite 12% of population) and the need for better data collection to dismantle healthcare system barriers.

Dec 8, 2022

APHA 2022 150th Anniversary

SHLI joined over 300 exhibitors at APHA's 150th anniversary conference with multiple faculty presentations, including Daniel Dawes discussing the Political Determinants of Health and Dr. David Satcher participating in a panel on health inequity.

Oct 19, 2022

Dawn M. Hunter, JD, MPH

Reflections on the Significance of the Health Equity Tracker

A Health Equity Task Force member reflects on the tracker's role in supporting the movement to declare racism a public health crisis and improve data-driven policy responses.

Oct 7, 2022

Turner Jensen, SHLI Health Law and Policy Intern

How Paid Sick Leave Policies Promote Health Equity

Examines how the lack of paid sick leave policies disproportionately impacts essential and frontline workers, increasing COVID-19 exposure risks and health inequities.

Oct 7, 2022

What Are Political Determinants of Health & Do They Differ from SDOH?

This article explains how political determinants of health differ from social determinants of health, examining how policy choices and political decisions lead to social factors that impact health outcomes and can be categorized into voting, government, and policy influences.

Aug 31, 2026

SHLI

Advisory Council Spotlight: William Jahmal Miller

A spotlight on healthcare executive, board director, and public policy leader — William Jahmal Miller.

Jan 10, 2022

The US is undercounting COVID deaths, researchers say. Now they have a tool to figure out why.

Daniel Dawes discusses the troubling 2021 mortality figures for communities of color in a USA Today article, highlighting how the US is undercounting COVID-19 deaths and the persistent inequities affecting these communities.

Nov 23, 2021

Turquoise Sidibe, MPH

Mitigating Inequities Caused or Exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The CDC Foundation supported the development of a comprehensive report by the Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force with recommendations for mitigating inequities caused by the pandemic, with input from SHLI's Daniel Dawes.

Oct 25, 2021

Dr. Satcher Awarded the 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health

Dr. David Satcher, 16th U.S. Surgeon General and founding director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, received the 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health for his outstanding achievements and lifetime commitment to eliminating health disparities and championing health equity.

Oct 20, 2021

Daniel E. Dawes Appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration to the CDC’s Federal Advisory Committee

Daniel E. Dawes has accepted an invitation to join the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises on policy and broad strategies to enable CDC to fulfill its mission of protecting national health and addressing health disparities.

Oct 18, 2021

Daniel E. Dawes Elected to National Academy of Medicine Class of 2021

The National Academy of Medicine announced the election of Daniel E. Dawes to its membership, recognizing him as a national leader in health equity whose groundbreaking books have reframed policy conversations and led to actionable solutions.

Sep 16, 2021

The Inaugural Garth N. Graham Distinguished Lectureship Award

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute, The University of North Texas Health Science Center, and YouTube announced the Inaugural Garth N. Graham Distinguished Lectureship Award, with the first award going to renowned public health expert Dr. David R. Williams.

Aug 3, 2021

Violence is a treatable public health illness

Dr. David Satcher co-authored an opinion piece arguing that violence is something we can understand and prevent through a public health approach based on science, prevention focus, and collaborative work.

Jul 20, 2021

INTERVIEW: New Fellowship Created To Address ‘The Root Cause’ Of Health Inequities Issues

Dr. Aletha Maybank and Daniel E. Dawes discuss the partnership between the American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute to create the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, designed to help physicians address the root causes of health inequities.

Jul 12, 2021

Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellows Announced!

The American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute announced the selection of 12 physicians as the inaugural fellows for the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, which will empower physician-led advocacy to advance health equity.

Apr 10, 2026

Eric Warren II

Equity in Every Room: Reflections from the 2026 Blumenthal Symposium

HET software engineer Eric Warren reflects on his poster presentation at the Daniel S. Blumenthal, MD, MPH Public Health Symposium.

Nov 14, 2025

Kim Cinco, MPsy, USN Vet.

When Tech Meets Public Health: Dispatches from APHA 2025

Personal account of attending APHA 2025 conference, presenting Health Equity Tracker data showing Black women aged 45-54 have high HIV rates yet receive only 14% of PrEP prescriptions.

Nov 14, 2025

November 20, 2025: Breaking the Silence: Understanding HIV, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery Summit

Announces a summit for healthcare professionals addressing the intersection of HIV and substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based integration strategies.

Aug 8, 2025

November 1, 2025: Health, Hope & Healing Community Wellness Fair

Promotes a free community wellness fair in Columbus offering health checkups, dental screenings, sexual health education, and mental health resources.

Apr 17, 2025

Black Maternal Health Week: Health Equity Tracker Launches New Maternal Mortality Explorable Reports

Announces new maternal mortality data showing Black mothers face significantly higher death rates, with some states exceeding 120 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Mar 5, 2025

Surviving Professionally in Times of Uncertainty: Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Crisis

Draws lessons from the HIV/AIDS crisis on adaptability, networking, financial preparedness, and mental health care for navigating current healthcare uncertainties.

Feb 7, 2025

SHLI HET team

Why National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Matters

Examines why Black communities face disproportionate HIV burden, revealing that only 4.3% of PrEP initiators are Black despite higher risk, due to systemic barriers and implicit biases.

Oct 24, 2024

SHLI HET team

We're Impact Partners!

Announces partnership with ElevenLabs to use AI audio technology for creating accessible voice-powered content and data visualization guides.

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Sprowl

Pioneering the Future: Breakthroughs in HIV Treatment

Recent advancements in HIV treatment, including long-acting antiretroviral therapies and promising gene editing technologies like CRISPR, are transforming care for the 38 million people worldwide living with HIV and offering new hope for a future cure.

Oct 10, 2024

HET Team

HET Expands Trend Analyses To Include Behavioral Health Conditions

On World Mental Health Day, Morehouse School of Medicine announced the expansion of the Health Equity Tracker to include trend analyses for mental and behavioral health metrics, allowing users to track disparities across race, sex, and age in these critical areas.

May 25, 2022

Madhuri Jha, LCSW, MPH

If You’re Feeling Numb and You Think This is Normal, Something is Very Wrong

The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity advocates for the safety and well-being of all because access to safety and well-being should be seen as a basic civil right.

Jun 23, 2021