Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

Structuring Equity into Minnesota’s COVID-19 Response: Lessons Learned and Future Investments

Chute, S., Chomilo, N.T., Dionne, J., Huntley, C., Linde, A., Wanduragala, D.

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Case Study

Data Collection and Analysis
Outreach/ Education/ Communications
Policy Change/ Development
Healthcare Access and Quality
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Building

Infrastructure Support

During the pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Health created three new teams focused on an equitable COVID-19 response. These teams included the Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities Branch; the Tribal COVID-19 Healthcare Team; and the Vaccine Equity Branch. These teams created partnerships with community partners, elevated community voices, set equity goals and metrics, and respected tribal sovereignty in their COVID-19 response. This helped to ensure resources were used equitably and that COVID-19 responses were effective within diverse communities.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Improve Organizational Infrastructure, Partnership Building

Priority Population(s)

American Indian

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020-2022