Appears In: “Advocacy”

We are elated to welcome the 2023-2024 class of Health Justice fellows! The yearlong fellowship will allow participants to hone their skills, provide them with new skills, and broaden their networks in ways that will help sustain them in their future work....

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View this email in your browser Disability in Medicine — Guest Editor Mytien Nguyen   My name is Mytien Nguyen, MS and I am a MD-PhD candidate, student advocate, and husky lover dedicated to promoting justice and equity through community engagement and research. I have been privileged to be a part of a community of trainee scholars and mentors that...

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Students meet with members of the House and Senate for advocacy training. In March, 2023, leaders at the Social Mission Alliance (SMA) worked with students across health professions to advocate effectively to five offices of members of the House and Senate online, presenting fact sheets on the health professional density of their respective districts as well as speaking on relevant...

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Social Mission Alliance Unveils Advocacy Priorities Washington, D.C, April 11, 2023. – The Social Mission Alliance’s Advocacy Advisory Council hosted a virtual summit to convene leaders and activists in pursuit of health equity, and release newly formed advocacy priorities. This inaugural event introduced members of the council, facilitated a discussion with audience members, and included a panel discussion with two prominent activists. The...

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On March 27, 2023, the Social Mission Alliance held a public Summit to introduce members of the Advocacy Advisory Council, unveil SMA’s advocacy priorities, engage members of the greater Alliance, and host a panel discussion on policy advocacy for healthcare professionals. State of Social Mission Policy and Advocacy Panel Discussion – Stepping Out of the Clinic: Policy and Advocacy for...

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Following the Health Professions Students’ Voices on Voting and the Election webinar, the Beyond Flexner Alliance Student Assembly drafted a letter to be sent to the Biden-Harris Administration regarding top issues the Administration should address from the health professions students’ perspective. Over 60 health professions leaders and organizations signed-on advocating for the following: An equitable COVID-19 response Increased healthcare access...

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Invited commentary on racial equity in clinical algorithms, care, and research. Social Mission Alliance (then The Beyond Flexner Alliance) submitted invited commentary and recommendations to the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the special responsibility of health professional schools, academic health centers, and training hospitals in producing future health care providers. Training institutions must be held responsible...

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