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NINR commits to research on removing barriers to health equity
In an open letter, National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Director Shannon Zenk, PhD, publicly committed to supporting nursing research “that will identify interventions and policies to remove barriers to health equity.
AHA launches innovation summits, revamped reducing disparities in health outcomes webpage
The AHA is now offering custom innovation summits — proven, high-impact workshops designed to convene health care leaders and co-design solutions for organizations committed to reducing health disparities.
AHA blog: Looking Ahead to 2026 and Continuing the Journey Toward Improving Health Outcomes for All
Joy A. Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director of health outcomes and care transformation, shares the AHA’s top strategic goals for supporting members as they work to improve health for all and previews a plenary session at the inaugural Healthier Together Conference, taking place May 2026.
AHA resource: Improving Care for People with Disabilities
The AHA Dec. 4 released a new resource outlining how hospitals and health systems can take action to improve care for people with disabilities.
Study finds 5,000 steps per day could slow cognitive decline for individuals with signs of Alzheimer’s
A study published today by Nature found that as many as 5,000 steps per day can slow cognitive decline for indi
Workbook highlights importance of accountability in workforce engagement
The AHA and Press Ganey are working to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face when engaging their workforce and create resources leaders can use to overcome them.
HRSA report links housing and health inequities
In its HRSA 2019-2020 Health Equity Report: Special Feature on Housing and Health Inequalities, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reported substantial national progress for all Americans—despite the persistence of health inequities—on vital indicators such as life expectancy, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Podcast: More women, minorities in clinical research could advance health equity
The latest Advancing Health podcast focuses on advancing health equity through research and science
AHA podcast: Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Access to quality mental and physical health services can be a complex challenge, but for individuals of color and people with severe or chronic mental illnesses, finding treatment can be exceptionally hard.
Just health approach to achieve health equity for all
Joy Lewis, AHA senior vice president of health equity strategies and executive director of AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, shared the stage with Dayna Bowen Matthew, author and law professor at George Washington University Law School, to explore the fundamental issues of health equity and actionable strategies to ensure equitable health opportunities for all people.