Well-being and Equity (WE) in the World

“Invisible No More: Voices from Native America” is a collection of stories by Native American leaders who are leading the way through cultural grounding and nation-building in the areas of community development, environmental justice, and economic justice. Order yours today: https://bit.ly/3DojElW

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Sending joy and rest and strength to the millions of women who are the kin-keepers and community builders, the CEOs and the caregivers, the builders and the warriors -- today I celebrate each of you for who you are and what you bring to building a just and abundant world that is built for all of us. I love you. Happy International Women's Day!

Clinicians don’t just care for patients— they help shape the future of healthcare. Somava Saha, MD MS reminds us that advocacy is not just about speaking up for ourselves, but for one another. In a system built on division, our power lies in unity—in standing together to build a just, equitable, and compassionate healthcare system for future generations: "We are the ancestors of the healthcare system of the future." That’s why we created the Courageous Clinicians Community—a space for healthcare professionals to find strength, connection, and inspiration to build a better system. ?? Doors open March 10th. Be part of something bigger. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dWXcB4fM And, if you still haven’t heard the entire conversation, click here: https://lnkd.in/dUD6ijUb #CourageousClinicians #HealthcareAdvocacy #LeadTheChange #HealthEquity

Happy International Women's Day! Thirty years ago, the Beijing Women’s Conference ignited a global movement. It wasn’t just about policies—it was about hope, justice, and a world where every woman’s voice matters. The fight isn’t over. From economic equity to reproductive rights—we are still pushing forward. Today, we celebrate all women. From the fearless women who paved the way to the quiet warriors who uplift communities every day—your impact is immeasurable. Gender equality isn’t just a goal—it’s a movement, a commitment, and a necessity. Let’s continue to amplify women’s voices, break down systemic barriers, and create a future where every woman and girl thrives. Together, we rise. Together, we win. Tag a woman who inspires you and share how you’re making a difference! ? Somava Saha, MD MS Lenicha Bell, SHRM-CP Sandra F. Abeni Bloodworth Moyinoluwa Amoo MARION OLANG Yolanda Roary MA, CLC, CSF - SLBE/WBE/WOSBCertified Kimberly Stitzel, MS, RD Irmin Durand Marta Kuperwasser Shemekka Ebony Stewart-Isaacs Megan Wanzo, D., MS., HEC-C kile Adumene #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #EmpowerHer #BreakingBarriers

The world shifts, and so must we. Justice, compassion, unity, action—these are not fixed points. They are alive, breathing, and changing with the conditions. They root us, but they also move with us. When we face fascism, war, and violence, we don’t abandon our principles. We bend them toward liberation. Transformation: Affirmation → Radical Protection & Resistance Affirmation isn’t just words—it’s a shield. In peaceful times, it’s about seeing and honoring each other. In crisis, it’s about defending each other. Protecting the most vulnerable. Resisting dehumanization. Keeping dignity alive in a world that’s trying to erase it. Tawhid (Unity) → Coalition-Building Across Lines of Difference Unity isn’t about sameness. It’s about interdependence. Under repression, we weave ourselves together with those who share our vision. We build coalitions across differences, holding each other close while keeping our eyes open—because solidarity without strategy is just sentiment. Adl (Justice) → Urgent Intervention & Power Rebalancing Justice is not patient when harm is immediate. It moves fast. It disrupts. It shifts power now, before systems will. Justice in crisis is an intervention—it’s standing between harm and the people it targets. It’s seizing back power that was never meant to be hoarded. Ihsan (Excellence) → Tactical Effectiveness & Strategic Precision Excellence is care in action. It’s moving with intention. In times of upheaval, excellence is about efficiency, discipline, and precision. No wasted energy. No performance for performance’s sake. Just real movement, real impact, real change. Rahma (Compassion) → Pragmatic Mercy Without Na?veté Compassion is not weakness. It’s knowing when to extend a hand and when to hold the line. In times of war, compassion is strategic. It protects without enabling harm. It sees complexity without being swallowed by it. It does not tolerate destruction in the name of peace. Amal (Action) → Survival, Resistance & Reconstruction Action is adaptation. Some days, it’s survival. Some days, it’s resistance. Some days, it’s laying the first bricks of what comes after. All of it matters. Action is not just fighting the old world—it’s building the next one, even in the midst of collapse. abr (Resilient Patience) → Endurance, Strategic Waiting & Timely Action Patience is not waiting for permission. It’s knowing when to move. When to fight. When to hold steady. It’s playing the long game while taking every necessary step in the present. Resilience isn’t passive—it’s power, stretched across time. We Are Still Here. We Are Still Moving. We don’t let go of our principles when things get hard. We listen to them. We let them grow. We apply them in ways that meet the moment. There is a time for dreaming and a time for doing. A time for speaking and a time for silence. A time for healing and a time for pushing back. And through it all, we remember: we are not alone, we are not powerless, and we are not done.

It’s a powerful thing when life brings you full circle—when two separate conversations in the same week make you realize just how deeply connected you are to the work happening around you. Last week, Natanya M. Candelario, PharmD, MS sent me the link to the new ACS Voices Initiative. We talked about how important it is—how it gives patients, particularly those who have historically been left out of research, a voice in shaping the future of cancer care. I remember thinking, this is exactly the kind of work we need more of. Then today, Patrick Crooks sent me a message that stopped me in my tracks: This reminds me of your doctoral thesis at Loyola Bioethics. And suddenly, it all made sense. In 2022, I wrote my thesis, Approaching Difficult Conversations in Clinical Oncology: Black Women, Culture, and Cancer, about the very thing ACS Voices is working toward. I explored why Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than their white counterparts—and how oncologists often avoid critical conversations about risk factors like endocrine disruptors in beauty products because they’re uncomfortable or outside their expertise. But if we routinely ask lung cancer patients about smoking history, why aren’t we talking to Black women about exposures that disproportionately affect them? Maybe I was just ahead of my time. Or maybe the world is finally catching up. Either way, I feel incredibly grateful to be in this space—working to expand clinical trial access for Black and Brown women and women in rural America. Because when patient voices are amplified, when research centers the lived experiences of those historically left out, and when oncologists are empowered to have the conversations that matter, we move closer to justice in cancer care. I’m excited to see ACS Voices lead this effort, and even more excited to see 100,000 black women get a seat at the table of shaping the future of cancer care! #Bioethics #ClinicalEthics #OncologyEthics #HealthEquity #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #PatientVoices

Community Health Workers (CHWs) and CHW-led community organizations can be powerful partners in empowering communities and advancing health, but to effectively hire or partner with CHWs, organizations need to understand their key roles, training and scope of work. Tune in tomorrow from 9:30-11am PT to explore resources from the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) on hiring, training, partnering and financing CHW programs. This PHI Dialogue4Health Web Forum is sponsored by Workforce Pathways for the Public's Health, a program of the PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g-smWipb

Do you know a public health all-star? Vote for them in APHA’s annual awards to give them the recognition they deserve. Visit our awards page to learn more and nominate them. The deadline is May 16. #publichealth https://lnkd.in/emfUPxub

? Movement to Thrive Together Webinar ? Join us on March 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET for an inspiring conversation with community leaders from Thriving Together Forsyth as they share how community-led strategies are driving well-being, equity, and belonging for all. Let’s explore how we can build a future where all people and places thrive together—no exceptions. ?? Save your spot now! https://bit.ly/41EFz1T #ThrivingTogether #CommunityLeadership #Equity #WellBeing #JusticeForAll