Title: Health equity: Definition, examples, and action
Headings: Health equity: Meaning, promotion, and training
Health equity: Meaning, promotion, and training
Definition
Health disparity, equality, and equity
Health disparity
Health equality vs. health equity
Examples of health equity
Who does not have health equity, and how can they gain it?
How to promote health equity
Health equity training
Summary

Content: Encourage people to contribute, using their talents, time, and gifts. An example could include tutoring students to help them obtain their high school diploma or a healthcare professional volunteering their time to help at a clinic. To promote health equity, a person must work with others to lift healthcare barriers whenever possible. Health equity training
Several national, state, and local organizations are committed to promoting health equity. Some resources include: American Public Health Association
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Trusted Source
Office of Health Equity
Many states have a health equity department that offers training and education on health equity opportunities. Other local resources to try include community health departments, universities, community centers, cultural centers, and more. Summary
Health equity is something that takes time and effort to address. But it is the contributions of individuals who are willing to help others have access to safe and non-judgmental healthcare that can genuinely make a difference. By modeling and promoting health equity, individuals and organizations can improve healthcare for those living with health disparities.