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It’s Official! The Political Determinants of Health
I want to thank you for your tireless work to improve the health of all communities, eliminate health disparities, and advance health equity across our nation.
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS DANIEL! The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered…
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccination Data added to SHLI’S Health Equity Tracker
Health Equity Tracker Adds Covid-19 Vaccination Data to Dashboard Atlanta, GA – October 12, 2021—The Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s (SHLI) Health Equity Tracker has launched vaccination data as part…
Read MoreInsights into health equity after COVID-19
Two pioneers in battling health disparities — former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, MD, PhD, and Affordable Care Act expert Daniel Dawes, JD — offer lessons from history and a…
Read MoreThe Inaugural Garth N. Graham Distinguished Lectureship Award
CONTACTS: Satcher Health Leadership Institute Mahia Valle mvalle@msm.edu The Inaugural Garth N. Graham Distinguished Lectureship Award Spotlighting trail blazers that are leading the creation and advancement of health equity.…
Read MoreRace and the Patient-Physician Relationship in 2021
August 17, 2021 Race and the Patient-Physician Relationship in 2021 David Satcher, MD, PhD1,2; Daniel E. Dawes, JD1,2 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA. 2021;326(7):595-596. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12454 related articles icon Related Articles author interview icon Interviews Audio Author Interview (43:05) Addressing…
Read MoreU.S. Territories Data Added to Health Equity Tracker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Territories Data Added to Health Equity Tracker Atlanta, GA, August 09, 2021 – The Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s Health Equity Tracker has made updates to the platform…
Read MoreViolence is a treatable public health ill
OPINION By Mark Rosenberg, Kathryn Lawler and David Satcher July 24, 2021 But 30 years ago, scientists at CDC published “Violence in America: A Public Health Approach,” which made the case…
Read MoreINTERVIEW: New Fellowship Created To Address ‘The Root Cause’ Of Health Inequities Issues
A medical doctor at the forefront of driving health equity at the American Medical Association (AMA) says the pandemic has been rough, revealing—and the time is now for transformative leaders.…
Read MoreHealth Equity Tracker Video Series
Health Equity Tracker Video Series In this series you will learn about the history of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, our purpose, vision, and mission. With an intimate look at…
Read MoreMedical Justice in Advocacy Fellows Announced!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2021 AMA, Satcher announce inaugural group of physicians selected for health equity advocacy fellowship CHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA)…
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