Founder Ntianu Garden: Center for Healing and Nature. Former WKKF Senior Advisor and Vice President for Truth Racial Healing and Transformation.

Joined November 2013
We have the power to use data to improve health and nutrition outcomes for all communities, but only if we rethink how it can be used. Read my perspective in @RWJF’s new State of Childhood Obesity report: bit.ly/3CXUJVW
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In our data-driven world, granular data is crucial for creating solutions that effectively benefit our diverse communities. Read RWJF Data Commissioner @NinezPonce's new piece to learn why everyone’s story is necessary to drive real change. bit.ly/4eY3xJ7
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“Is There a Cure for Racism?” In the final episode of #SilenceInSikeston, host @CaraRAnthony talks about institutional change with @DrGCChristopher. Listen to the episode, then join the conversation: kffhealthnews.org/news/podca…
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Dr. Gail C Christopher retweeted
The American public is perceived to be hopelessly divided over the question of race and related issues, yet evidence suggests a more complex racial environment, writes @DrGCChristopher of @NatlCo. ethnicmediaservices.org/news…
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I highly encourage you to read the transcript of this informative discussion with @_meeta_, @iMayaBerry, @TinaKauh, and @NinezPonce as they discuss how to ensure @OMBPress' revisions to its race and ethnicity standards implementation is appropriate. bit.ly/3XzTfcG
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Recently, @CDCFound launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report. Learn about their work to modernize public health data infrastructures to help effectively address health disparities. bit.ly/4d0PLoG
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I highly encourage you to read through this article from my colleague @alonzoplough as he chats with RWJF Data Commissioner @DrMaryTBassett on why reparations are needed to save lives.
Wealth and health are intricately connected. To address racial health disparities, we must address the resource gap that contributes to them. I sat down with @FXBHarvard’s @DrMaryTBassett to explore the #PublicHealth case for reparations. Learn more. rwjf.ws/4bKB6xq
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NEW: #PLACES now includes 9 new social measures (e.g., unemployment, housing, internet access, single-parent households), which can be examined alongside local health data for improved community planning. bit.ly/3IKTkk2
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We cannot advance health equity without addressing the health inequities that people with disabilities face. I highly recommend you read @HoborGeorge’s article discussing how improved data can protect the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. bit.ly/47IsYLz
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In a recent @RWJF blog, @TinaKauh shares how the lack of adequately disaggregated data harms underrepresented groups. Learn how researchers and philanthropy can address structural racism in data collection: rwjf.ws/3GDFFv9
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New regulations from @HHSGov will require more transparency about artificial intelligence used in clinical settings, with the goal of helping providers understand algorithms’ potential risks and avoid bias. Learn more: bit.ly/3RHpYt7
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Join us on Friday, 10th of November, 15:00 GMT, for the 6th part of the UNESCO Webinar Series on Healing and Repair: Transforming Traumatised Communities. Register here: tinyurl.com/UNESCOwebinarVI @UWTSD @UNESCO @scherto
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During these troubling times, multiple studies have found that Americans support racial healing. Similar to our findings, new research from @deBeaumontFndtn shows public health workers are eager to address racism as a public health crisis 📷 bit.ly/3SbNcs1
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This piece by @ThinkGlobalHlth breaks down how rural health varies by racial and ethnic groups — and examines how data discrepancies and stereotypes negatively impact the health of these communities. Read more: thinkglobalhealth.org/articl…
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Groups like @TheIHI @AmerMedicalAssn @RaceForward & many other organizations have joined forces to create @RisetoHealth. Learn more about the coalition & its recommendations for how health systems can support equity leaders & advance our health system. ow.ly/kscI50PF0tc
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