AAMC Center for Health Justice

This #BMHW25, we are claiming the right to live and thrive despite racism, poverty, and structural policies that affect our access to quality and equitable reproductive health care. We are incorporating the frameworks of human rights, social justice, and feminist theories of intersectionality into our activism, outreach, and scholarship. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, support us and Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) in the movement for better maternal, reproductive and birth outcomes for Black Mamas. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sa1g50ViOvs

Join Urban Institute and Georgetown University Law Center TOMORROW, March 21, at 2 pm EDT, for a webinar titled, "Equal Protection and the Future of the Physician Workforce." Leading experts in law, medicine and policy will examine the latest data on declining diversity in medical education, its impact on health care outcomes and discuss strategies to reverse this trend. #MedicalEducation #HealthCareEquity #DiversityInMedicine #PublicHealth Register today: https://ow.ly/p5oJ50Vlai8

As we continue our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we once again celebrate Mallory Yung, MPH, PMP, Associate Director for the Health Equity Alliance at the Health Management Academy, and AAMC CHARGE Virtual Community Ambassador. Mallory’s passion for health equity stems from both her academic background in sociology and public health and her personal experiences as a first-generation child of immigrants. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the challenges her non-English-speaking relatives faced in accessing health care, which fueled her commitment to breaking down systemic barriers. Her work has already made an impact. In a previous role, she led a citywide evaluation of Nashville’s COVID-19 response, identifying how certain policy decisions exacerbated disparities and helping shape structural changes to ensure more equitable outcomes in future public health emergencies. Now, she is focused on advancing policy and systemic solutions and exploring how health care organizations can demonstrate the business case for health equity—a critical perspective in driving long-term change. As we celebrate women leading the charge in health equity, we invite you to connect with leaders like Mallory in the AAMC CHARGE virtual community. Learn more about Mallory: https://ow.ly/E4FL50ViOCl #HealthEquity #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #WHM #AAMCCHARGE #PublicHealth #WomenInLeadership #WomenInHealth #AAMC

Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes and cancer, impacting lives across South Texas and beyond. Join UT Health San Antonio on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. CT for an insightful discussion featuring experts from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, the Metropolitan Health District of the City of San Antonio and Genentech. Panelists will explore strategies for obesity and diabetes management, the role of non-medical drivers of health and available resources to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and take action toward better health. Register now: https://ow.ly/1LPw50ViOkf #HealthEquity #ObesityPrevention #DiabetesAwareness #CancerPrevention #UTHSA

Join The New York Academy of Sciences on March 25 as they bring together experts from academia, industry, government and non-profits for Ethics and Equity: Navigating Inclusive Excellence in Healthcare and Health Research—a one-day conference dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and equitable health care and research ecosystem. Key discussions will focus on: ? Building trust through representation and community engagement ? Diversifying the biomedical research workforce with ethical and equitable strategies ? Ensuring fairness and rigor in clinical trials Our own Philip Alberti will be a featured panelist. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with leaders shaping the future of healthcare and biomedical research! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/1lAq50ViOpM #HealthEquity #Bioethics #ClinicalResearch #DiversityInSTEM #InclusiveExcellence

Join AAMC Collaborative for Health Equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence (CHARGE) on April 3 at 3 p.m. ET for an insightful discussion on the foundations and evolving practices of community engagement! This webinar will explore the critical role of community engagement in today’s landscape, introducing valuable tools like: ? The Principles of Community Engagement (3rd edition) – a guide from 165+ experts ? The National Academy of Medicine’s Community Engagement Model and assessment tools ? Proven strategies, real-world success stories, and innovative approaches Whether you're a seasoned community leader, nonprofit professional, activist or just starting out, this session will equip you with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. ?? Register now: https://ow.ly/5aB050ViOnR #HealthEquity #CommunityEngagement #TrustBuilding #AAMCCHARGE #MeaningfulChange #Webinar

Mark your calendars! ??? October 9-11, 2025, Minneapolis, MN: Join health professionals as they come together for GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. With over 700 attendees expected, this is your chance to connect, learn and collaborate with experts passionate about advancing health equity. This year’s theme, "Unity. Action. Progress.," highlights the transformative power of collective effort in addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities and creating a more inclusive health care system. Take advantage of early-bird registration to save and secure your spot today! Learn more: https://ow.ly/tFQA50V3Vla #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity #LGBTQHealthCare #GLMA2025 #UnityActionProgress

Over the last few years, trust in institutions has fluctuated. Between 2021-2024, most American adults trusted institutions, but trust in most sectors gradually declined. How can we improve trust and ensure equity in health and social services? The answer lies in strengthening community engagement and collaboration. Read the full brief: https://ow.ly/8pPu50V5CBT

Join AAMC Collaborative for Health Equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence (CHARGE) on April 3 at 3 p.m. EST for a discussion with leading experts on the foundations and evolving practice of community engagement. This webinar will explore the critical role of community engagement in today’s landscape and introduce valuable tools and resources, including the Principles of Community Engagement (3rd edition) and the National Academy of Medicine’s community engagement model and resources for assessment. Join us as we dive in to proven strategies, real-world success examples, and emerging and innovative approaches. Whether you’re a seasoned community leader, activist, nonprofit professional, engaged citizen or a complete newcomer, please join us to learn about tools and resources to fuel meaningful change. Register: https://ow.ly/KRK950VgxQ5

In honor of Women's History Month, meet Gelise L. Thomas, JD, MS, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Director of Research Health Equity at the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio at Case Western Reserve University. Gelise is also a member of the AAMC Collaborative for Health equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence (CHARGE), a forum for investigators, clinicians and community partners who design and implement research and policies that eliminate health and health care inequities. For Gelise, health equity is about collective progress: “When we all thrive, we all thrive.” She believes now is the time to reimagine systems, invest in sustainable infrastructure, and ensure communities directly affected by health injustices have a voice in shaping solutions. One of her proudest projects, the Black Maternal Health Equity Summit, brought together 450+ participants, 37 national collaborators and 25 sponsors to support Black-led organizations working to improve maternal health. This initiative paves the way for new research, policy discussions and funding opportunities. Learn more about Gelise: https://ow.ly/g6vJ50VeorX #WomensHistoryMonth #CHARGESpotlight #HealthEquity