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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.
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Summary Report/Recommendations
This article provides a brief overview of a framework to incorporate data and community engagement into a targeted approach to promote equitable testing and treatment of COVID-19, and to address underlying social determinant of health risks that disproportionately burden racial minority communities.
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.
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Peer Review Study
This study was an investigation of preliminary data surrounding telehealth usage and in-person visits for integrated primary care visits, particularly among disadvantaged communities and communities of color. The study found reduced attendance, increased internalizing concerns, and disparities in scheduling for Black patients.
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.
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Peer Review Study
This study examined internet usage of older adults through the California Health Interview Survey to determine how social determinants of health and socioeconomic levels can impact access to health information. The results showed that minorities with lower levels of socioeconomic status were most impacted by a digital divide and access to health information via the internet.
Best Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes when implemented in multiple real-life settings, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities.
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Webinar
This national webinar series convened by the CDC Foundation discussed the future of public health in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, Big Cities Health Coalition, and other public health partners to advance recommendations for a modernized U.S. public health system. The series includes four convenings, with recommendations from the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Public Health Forward.
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.
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Peer Review Study
This study assessed community factors associated with COVID-19 infection levels and testing rates at the US Census tract level in Seattle, King County, Washington. Through multivariate models, the study demonstrated disparities for communities of color within the county, for risk of exposure, transmission, and in testing rates. The results show a need for increased education, training, and disease control resources for communities with low socioeconomic status and vulnerable populations.
Emerging Practices that show potential to achieve desirable public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting and produce early results that are consistent with the objectives of the activities and thus indicate effectiveness.
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Peer Review Study
The study analyzed data from different sources to estimate the racial and ethnic diversity of the current healthcare workforce and the graduate pipeline for healthcare professions, and to evaluate whether the diversity of the pipeline suggests greater representation of Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations in the future.