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Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics, COVID-19: Caring for Patients and Communities, COVID-19: Organizational Preparedness and Capacity Planning
Digging into the Reasons for Puerto Rico’s Successful COVID-19 Response
Exploring Puerto Rico's COVID-19 Response. Dive into the strategies and factors that contributed to Puerto Rico's successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, from high vaccination rates to a public health mindset.
Maternal Health, Innovation, Telehealth, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Four ways to improve digital health equity
Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in tech-based approaches to improving maternal outcomes and the birthing journey.
Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate the generations of Asian Americans who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental to the country’s future success.
Maternal Health, Access to Behavioral Health, Maternal Mental Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Making Maternal Mental Health a Priority
According to latest data from the CDC, the U.S. maternal mortality rate, already significantly higher than in comparable countries, continues to rise, specifically for women of color.
Workforce, Well-Being & Resilience
Providing Healing, Promoting Hope - AHA Celebrates Women Health Care Workers During National Women’s History Month
This year’s theme for National Women’s History Month is Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.
Maternal Health, Telehealth, Innovation
New series explores digital solutions for perinatal care
The next generation of moms and families are more-frequently experiencing new tech-based approaches to improving one’s pregnancy or birthing journey.
COVID-19: Caring for Patients and Communities, AHA Physician Alliance, The Value Initiative
5 Ways Administrative and Clinical Leaders Can Convene for Value
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered the way hospitals and health systems care for patients. Much has been written and said about the pandemic’s devastating effects; there are, however, some silver linings.
Inclusion, Workforce Diversity
Advocating for the Asian American Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
While tributes and celebrations are important, for those of us in health care, this month is an opportunity to pause and reflect on this diverse community’s health needs – during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, The Value Initiative, Telehealth, Rural issues, Leveraging Technology, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Digital Is the Next Frontier of Health Equity
Many of the digital solutions we relied on during the pandemic will remain, making digital health equity, including digital access and literacy, even more important. As hospitals and health systems design and implement digital solutions, it will be imperative to take proactive steps so all individuals have the opportunity to engage with these tools.
Maternal Health, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Maternal Mental Health
Five takeaways from the 2020 Mom Maternal and Mental Health Forum
In 2019, 1 in 5 women suffered from a mental health disorder. Now, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, even more women are reporting increases in challenges associated with mental illness as they continue to take on responsibilities they had not been prepared for.