@BDHEA_

Directors from organizations committed to health equity, seeking long-term reductions in health disparities. #FierceUrgencyOfNow #BDHEA

 Milwaukee, WI
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Joined March 2021
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Your doctor knows your family history. But do they know your ZIP code? A ZIP code isn’t a diagnosis. But it can help explain why two people with the same condition may experience different outcomes.
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It’s been one month since we launched our latest playbook and the conversation around what it takes to lead healthier communities continues. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, now’s a good time. Get your copy: bdhea.org/offerings/
Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

ALT Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

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What questions should every healthcare board be asking today? High-performing boards aren't defined by having all the answers. They're defined by asking the right questions.
The headline reads: Questions every healthcare board should be asking today. It lists three questions related to access to care, workforce investment, and measuring success by community impact. At the bottom, it includes the text: "Good governance isn’t about having every answer. It’s about creating the conditions for better decisions." The logo for "Black Directors Health Equity Agenda" is at the end.

ALT The headline reads: Questions every healthcare board should be asking today. It lists three questions related to access to care, workforce investment, and measuring success by community impact. At the bottom, it includes the text: "Good governance isn’t about having every answer. It’s about creating the conditions for better decisions." The logo for "Black Directors Health Equity Agenda" is at the end.

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What good is a life-saving treatment if the people who need it can't access it? The 2026 @TIME 100 Health Leadership Forum tackled one of healthcare's biggest challenges: ensuring innovation reaches the people who need it most. Worth the watch: bit.ly/4xPHNJ7
A person is speaking into a microphone while seated on stage at the TIME100 Leadership Forums 2026. The background features the TIME100 logo. The headline reads, "Health Leaders Talk Expanding Access to Specialty Care.

ALT A person is speaking into a microphone while seated on stage at the TIME100 Leadership Forums 2026. The background features the TIME100 logo. The headline reads, "Health Leaders Talk Expanding Access to Specialty Care.

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Trust isn't built through a single interaction. It's shaped by every experience a person has with the healthcare system. What do you think has the biggest impact on earning that trust?
0%High-quality care
0%Clear communication
0%Easy access to services
0%Feeling heard & respected
0 votes • Final results
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Ringing the bell is a milestone, not the finish line. For many #breastcancer survivors, remission brings a new chapter, but not always relief. The meal trains stop. The check-ins fade. The fear of recurrence remains. Support must continue long after treatment ends. 🩷
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Have you downloaded the new BDHEA playbook yet? Governing for Healthier Communities offers practical insights for board leaders navigating today’s safety-net challenges. A resource for anyone leading or serving on a safety-net board. Download the playbook: bdhea.org/offerings/
Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

ALT Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

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Tatyana Ali is using her birth story to advocate for better maternal care for Black and Indigenous mothers. As @OByourself notes, improving outcomes starts with listening to patients and taking their concerns seriously. Read Tatyana's story: bit.ly/4xTOkli
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ALT Blue background with bold text in white and red quotation marks: "HEY DOC, DON'T LET ME DIE." At the bottom, "BLACK DIRECTORS Health Equity Agenda" is written in white and red.

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Some of healthcare's greatest contributions started in classrooms at #HBCU med schools. Leaders like Dr. Leffall Jr., Dr. Harris, and Dr. Frederick have advanced medicine, led national organizations, and shaped healthcare for generations. Who would you add to this list?
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Our goal? Actionable change. Sana Imam joined @Dr_Joyee on the Public Health Joy Podcast to discuss why equity must be built into decisions made at the highest levels, and how leaders can move from data to action. Listen now & grab your copy of our playbook: bit.ly/47rXwm7
Screenshot of "The Public Health Joy Podcast" on Spotify featuring episode S5 E16, titled "The Business Case for Health Equity and Actionable Change." It highlights the hosts, with a prominent play button and options to share or download.

ALT Screenshot of "The Public Health Joy Podcast" on Spotify featuring episode S5 E16, titled "The Business Case for Health Equity and Actionable Change." It highlights the hosts, with a prominent play button and options to share or download.

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Primary care is where prevention begins, chronic conditions are managed, trust is built, and healthier communities take shape. Today marks the start of #NationalPrimaryCareWeek. Tag a primary care provider whose dedication deserves to be celebrated.
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What does it take to govern for healthier communities? During this week’s webinar, our panel had a clear answer: listen first, build together, and put patients at the center of every boardroom decision. Download your copy now of our latest playbook: bdhea.org/offerings/
A promotional graphic for "Governing for Healthier Communities" described as a governance playbook for board leaders fostering community health excellence. It includes the logos for "Black Directors Health Equity Agenda."

ALT A promotional graphic for "Governing for Healthier Communities" described as a governance playbook for board leaders fostering community health excellence. It includes the logos for "Black Directors Health Equity Agenda."

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Improving health outcomes depends on supporting the people delivering care every day. @DrReedTuckson wrote "Why physicians have a duty to nurture their own capacity for caring”. Read it now via @MedEconomics: bit.ly/4h1mA9m

Why physicians have a duty to nurture their own capacity for caring | Medical Economics

How contemplation can restore a sense of purpose in doctors and other clinicians

medicaleconomics.com
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"Generational wealth" isn't just about financial assets. It's also about generational health. Health creates opportunity. When communities have fair access to quality care and prevention, they're better positioned to build stronger futures. bit.ly/4y9nhUg
A person stands indoors, looking out a window at a scenic view with clouds and greenery. They are wearing a coat. The article headline reads, "Opinion: Generational health is generational wealth" by Philip Rigueur, published on August 31, 2026, at 12:01 am. The publication is CT Mirror.

ALT A person stands indoors, looking out a window at a scenic view with clouds and greenery. They are wearing a coat. The article headline reads, "Opinion: Generational health is generational wealth" by Philip Rigueur, published on August 31, 2026, at 12:01 am. The publication is CT Mirror.

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We’re just two days away! Join BDHEA Sept. 30 for Leading Health Equity in the Boardroom: Turning Strategy into Action as we explore our latest playbook and what it takes to move from strategy to action. 📅 Sept. 30 | 🕒 3 PM ET Register: bit.ly/4dHTYzH
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Join us on Sept 30 for "Leading Health Equity in the Boardroom: Turning Strategy into Action." We're unpacking our new Governance Playbook for board leaders driving community health excellence — practical strategies, not just talk. Featuring Sana Imam, ErickaJoy Daniels, Perri Kasen, Dr. Craig Glover, and @reginabenjamin. Register: bit.ly/4y7oJGn
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Trust in one’s own doctor fell from 93% in 2023 to 85% in 2025. This is a warning sign that trust in care is eroding fast. Download Governing for Healthier Communities: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence now: bit.ly/3IHt1uf
The headline reads "Trust in doctors is declining". Below that shows a decrease from 93% in 2023 to 85% in 2025. It features the logo of Black Directors Health Equity Agenda.

ALT The headline reads "Trust in doctors is declining". Below that shows a decrease from 93% in 2023 to 85% in 2025. It features the logo of Black Directors Health Equity Agenda.

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When Black patients are missing from clinical trials, we’re not just facing a representation problem. We’re facing a problem with the evidence shaping tomorrow’s care. Read more as Dr. Small challenges this narrative via @Essence: bit.ly/47bGCbb
Graphic featuring text highlighting issues about participation in clinical trials. A section labeled "The Narrative" says, "Black patients don’t want to participate in clinical trials." Another section, "The Truth," states, "Black patients aren’t offered the opportunity to participate." Below, it reads: "It’s not a demand problem. It’s a design problem. The gap isn’t willingness. It’s access. Fix the invitation, and participation follows." The bottom displays the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda logo.

ALT Graphic featuring text highlighting issues about participation in clinical trials. A section labeled "The Narrative" says, "Black patients don’t want to participate in clinical trials." Another section, "The Truth," states, "Black patients aren’t offered the opportunity to participate." Below, it reads: "It’s not a demand problem. It’s a design problem. The gap isn’t willingness. It’s access. Fix the invitation, and participation follows." The bottom displays the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda logo.

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Health equity isn't charity. It's a governance issue. Health disparities already cost the U.S. healthcare system $320B annually and could exceed $1T each year by 2040. Learn how boards can turn strategy into action during our Sept. 30 webinar and explore our new Playbook. Register:
Promotional graphic for a live webinar by Black Directors Health Equity Agenda titled "Leading Health Equity in the Boardroom: Turning Strategy into Action." Scheduled for September 30 at 3:00 PM EST. The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Promotional graphic for a live webinar by Black Directors Health Equity Agenda titled "Leading Health Equity in the Boardroom: Turning Strategy into Action." Scheduled for September 30 at 3:00 PM EST. The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda logo appears in the top right corner.

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Before creating Governing for Healthier Communities: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence, we started by listening. Through a national Needs Assessment, research, surveys, and conversations with 40+ leaders across the safety-net ecosystem, we identified a critical gap: safety-net institutions face unique challenges that one-size-fits-all governance resources don't always address. That's why this playbook was created, to help board directors and healthcare leaders turn community needs into governance priorities and action. Download the Playbook: bit.ly/3IHt1uf
Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

ALT Promotional graphic announcing BDHEA's newest playbook. The headline reads: Governing for Healthier Communities. The subheading reads: A Governance Playbook for Board Leaders Driving Community Health Excellence. A read button says Now available. Prepared by the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA).

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