Health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
This requires the removal of obstacles to health, such as poverty, discrimination, and power imbalances, and improved access to the social determinants of health, which are things like good jobs with fair pay, quality education, quality and affordable housing, safe environments, and healthcare.
Adopted and adapted from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation definition.
Data Exploration
Using data to understand inequities and disparities helps us better understand what action can be taken to reduce or eliminate those inequities and disparities. To learn about data exploration visit our data exploration page.
Language Access
Language access is the practice of ensuring that individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) or a disability that affects their language access can communicate effectively to participate in programs and receive services.
Additional Resources
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