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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation

Health Equity


Dallas program working to heal racial inequities
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Louise Dettman

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January 18, 2022

Over a dozen local groups in U.S. are addressing racism through narrative change
Pittsburgh Food Equity Ambassadors sign

Food / Health Equity


Reimagining food access in Pittsburgh communities
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Louise Dettman

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December 01, 2021

Community vision, leadership encouraged through food equity program in city
Recognize Prepare Partner

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting


New tools from ATSDR
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Louise Dettman

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October 27, 2021

Resources for engaging communities after environmental contamination
smiling women jogging in park

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting


Restoring Mother Nature for everyone
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Louise Dettman

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October 27, 2021

“There’s been a lack of attention to Black outdoor spaces.”
Vanessa Vassall

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting


Improving environmental health together
by

Louise Dettman

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October 26, 2021

“Non-traditional experts are the people who are going to be leading this charge, saving this planet, and taking care of each other.”
blue and red conversation bubbles

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting


Healing Through Policy
by

Louise Dettman

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October 25, 2021

A new racial justice initiative grows from a public health phone tree
family in warrior pose

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting


Wellness for everyone
by

Louise Dettman

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October 23, 2021

Check out the wellness offerings at APHA 2021 and sign up for our Virtual 5K
Man playing with son outdoors

Environment


Connecting the environmental health workforce to the people it serves
by

Louise Dettman

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August 13, 2021

New award to honor organizations with commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
Two people running in a park

Environment


Following in Olmsted’s footsteps: Reimagining public places to foster health, well-being
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Louise Dettman

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July 13, 2021

Bicentennial anniversary of renowned landscape architect encourages action
Memorial for Black man killed by violence

Prevention


Keeping people safe from guns requires change in approach
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Louise Dettman

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May 28, 2021

Viewing gun violence through a public health lens
Mother and baby lying down

Health Equity


Q&A: 100 Million Healthier Lives provides framework for change
by

Louise Dettman

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March 25, 2021

Six-year project works to change the way people see health