Health Equity Collaborative Leads National Community Organizations in Submitting New Health Equity Guidelines to Lawmakers
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, a coalition of 33 progressive, civil rights, and multicultural organizations sent a letter to Congress and the Biden administration outlining new guidelines to elevate health equity.
The effort was organized by the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) and brought together a diverse coalition, including the National Consumers League, Easterseals, National Hispanic Medical Association and Black Women s Health Imperative. Improving the health of America s underserved communities demands that lawmakers address the root causes of inequality, said Amy Hinojosa of the MANA Action Fund, a national Latina advocacy organization that builds multicultural, collaborative networks to advance equity. We look forward to engaging with lawmakers to find strategic solution