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Must-Read Book on Health Equity

Healthfirst’s Dr. Susan Beane is featured in the book, "Necessary Conversations: Understanding Racism as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity". The book shares conversations about racial inequities that are essential, difficult and urgent.

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NYC Health

Health Department Releases Major Report Detailing Health of Asians and Pacific Islanders in New York City - NYC Health

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Citi Bike

Healthfirst presents Citi Bike Reduced Fare Bike Share

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

What is Health Equity? A Definition and Discussion Guide - RWJF

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NYC Health

New York City Department of Health Studies on Health Disparities in New York City

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Human Services Council

Improving Contracting between Human Services and Health Care Organizations: Recommendations from a Cross-Sector Collaborative

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American Journal of Public Health

Timely Postpartum Visits for Low-Income Women: A Health System and Medicaid Payer Partnership

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CUNY SPH

Center for Innovation in Mental Health at CUNY SPH Awarded NIH Grant for Harlem Strong

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AHIP

Social Determinants of Health and Medicaid Policy Recommendations

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AHIP

Care that Is Fair and Just: Improving Health Equity Through Medicaid Managed Care

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