IHA Health Equity Updates

IHA’s Committee on Health Disparities was formed to address health disparities and the underlying socioeconomic factors that continue to adversely affect vulnerable communities and populations across Illinois.

Sep 05, 2023

IHA Launches 2023 Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report

Today, IHA launched the 2023 Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report (Progress Report) as we continue to support members on their health equity journey.

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Feb 28, 2023

Advancing Health Equity in 2022 and Our Path Forward

Since solidifying our efforts toward health equity beginning in 2020, IHA members have shown tremendous commitment and progress in addressing longstanding disparities in healthcare.

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Oct 24, 2022

Translate Your Health Equity Data Into Action Using IHA’s Playbook

This playbook is meant to guide your organization to action after completion of the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report. 

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Aug 08, 2022

Health Equity Update – Complete the 2022 Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report by Sept. 30

IHA urges every Illinois hospital to submit the Progress Report survey by Sept. 30. Hospitals will receive an analytic report of their results to guide action in their organization.

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Dec 17, 2021

Health Equity Update #9 – Recent Developments

IHA shares recent developments related to health equity, including the date of IHA’s 2022 Health Equity Action Day and the IHA Board of Trustee’s discussion on racism and health inequity.

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Oct 20, 2021

Lisa (Weichman) Harries Joining IHA to Lead on Health Equity

Lisa (Weichman) Harries will join IHA as Assistant VP of Health Equity and Policy in Jan. 2022. She will be responsible for policy proposals and advocacy strategies to address health disparities.

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Oct 11, 2021

Health Equity Update #8 – Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report, IHA Statement

This memo encourages hospitals to submit the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report. It also reports on IHA’s Statement on Advancing Health Equity and a National Academy of Medicine paper.

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Sep 23, 2021

IHA Statement: Advancing Health Equity

Racism is a serious public health crisis. See an overview of IHA advocacy and hospital equity improvement strategies that demonstrate tangible progress and ongoing efforts to advance health equity.

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Aug 13, 2021

Health Equity Update #7 – Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report – Submission Deadline Sept. 17

On June 18, as part of Health Equity Action Day, IHA launched the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report, a critical part of efforts to address racial health disparities

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Jun 18, 2021

Health Equity Update #6 – Launch of Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report

On June 18, 2021, as part of its inaugural Health Equity Action Day, IHA launched the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report, a critical part of efforts to address racial health disparities.

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Jun 01, 2021

Health Equity Update #5 – Register for IHA Health Equity Action Day – June 18, 2021

Register for IHA Health Equity Action Day, which will feature an all-star lineup of experts in health equity and diversity, plus the release of the “Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report.”

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May 24, 2021

Health Equity Update #4 – IHA Health Equity Action Day Next Steps

Make the inaugural IHA Health Equity Action Day a success at your hospital. See our collection of resources to assist you in planning for the June 18 event.

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May 19, 2021

IHA Health Equity Action Day: Prep Call Handouts

IHA Health Equity Action Day, to be held June 18, is a multi-dimensional approach to affect real change. See the handouts from our pre-event prep call.

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May 10, 2021

Health Equity Update #3 – IHA Health Equity Action Day Prep Call on Tuesday, May 18 from 2-3 p.m.

Achieving health equity is a strategic priority for IHA and its members. We invite members to participate in a Health Equity Action Day Prep call on May 8.

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Apr 16, 2021

Health Equity Update #2 – Recent Developments & Save the Date

This update summarizes recent developments as well as IHA’s continuing plans to advance health equity. Health Equity Action Day is officially scheduled for June 18, 2021.

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Mar 26, 2021

IHA Committee on Health Disparities (COHD) Report to the IHA Board

This report describes the charge to COHD, a scan of the environment, new activities, and recommended plan and strategies for IHA to pursue to reduce health disparities and advance health equity.

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Feb 23, 2021

Health Equity Update #1 – Recent IHA Actions and Member Resources

Tackling health disparities and improving health equity are top priorities as the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront, once again, longstanding inequities in communities of color.  

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