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Health Equity Insights: health equity

6 Steps for Measuring Health Equity Progress at Your Organization

Health equity is a journey, not a destination. Organizations striving to ensure equitable care for all must prioritize continuous assessment and improvement. But how do you know..

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in Healthcare

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize Hispanic and LatinX history, culture, and contributions to..

Mental Health Awareness Month Activities

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical time for healthcare professionals to focus on their own mental well-being, how they can better support their patients, and how..

Understanding Washington State's Health Equity Training Requirement

The importance of addressing health disparities has never been more pronounced, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic's stark display of healthcare inequities. In..

Embracing Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

As society becomes progressively diverse, the healthcare industry must evolve to meet the varied needs of all patient populations. Embracing cultural diversity is essential to..

The Importance of Cultural Awareness In Nursing

The ability of nurses to effectively communicate, understand, and provide high-quality care to individuals from different cultures is essential in our increasingly diverse..

How to Implement Cultural Competency Training for Your Healthcare Team

In today's healthcare landscape, cultural competency ranks as a top priority for healthcare institutions committed to providing equitable and high-quality care to patients from..

Racial Health Equity in Healthcare Organizations

Quality Interactions is committed to empowering healthcare providers to provide equitable care through cultural competence and bias awareness. Our newest course on Racial Health..

Why Gender Pronouns Matter [Infographic]

Pronouns are a standard part of speech and written communication. They provide a shorthand way to refer to a proper noun—a person, place, or thing—without excessive repetition...

Unequal Treatment: Health Equity 20 Years Later

Dr. Joseph Betancourt, a Quality Interactions co-founder, worked on the Unequal Treatment report, the landmark study of racial and ethnic health disparities and the impact of..

Black History and Contemporary Healthcare

Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize Black Americans' contributions to our culture and society. It's an essential social observance, but merely witnessing..

Health Equity & Healthcare for LGBTQ Populations

The United States has a long history of anti-LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) bias that has negatively impacted LGBTQ health and healthcare. Although social..

News Media Call on Dr. Betancourt to Illuminate COVID-19 Disparities

Top media outlets, including NPR and CNN, have turned to Quality Interactions Co-Founder, Dr. Joseph Betancourt, to better report on the critical issue of health disparities and..

What Are Leading Organizations Doing to Achieve Health Equity?

This has been a banner year for Moffitt Cancer Center, with five national distinctions honoring their steadfast commitment to equitable care, including recent recognition from the..

What Is Health Literacy And Why Is It So Important?

Health literacy describes a person's ability to obtain and understand the medical information needed to make informed healthcare decisions. This includes the ability to understand..