Resources tagged with: Health
Preparing Doctors in Training for Health Activist Roles: A Cross-Institutional Community Organizing Workshop for Incoming Medical Residents
Preparing Doctors in Training for Health Activist Roles: A Cross-Institutional Community Organizing Workshop for Incoming Medical ResidentsUtilizing community organizing and public narrative as a framework for effective physician advocacy to address health inequities.
Me And The System: The Personal Essay And Health Policy
Me And The System: The Personal Essay And Health PolicyHuman beings have always had stories—and always will. Health (and health policy) is a quintessentially human realm, and its stories are as vivid and revealing as those from any area of human endeavor.
How healthcare can help heal communities and the planet
How healthcare can help heal communities and the planetA recent study showed that the global healthcare sector is critical to achieving the SDGs and the comprehensive vision of health behind them. It concluded that healthcare is the most important sector for achieving six of the 17 goals, including those related to poverty, education, and employment.
How Vot-ER organized the Pennsylvania healthcare community to register voters (Case Study)
How Vot-ER organized the Pennsylvania healthcare community to register voters (Case Study)During the 2020 election, Vot-ER mobilized 35+ health professionals to actively lead voter registration efforts through a dedicated Organizing Campaign pilot. The group's combined efforts reached at least 9,800 voters throughout Pennsylvania, all during a highly contested—and high-stakes—election. In this case study, we show you exactly how they did it.