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Brandon G. Wilson speaks at the 2024 Community Catalyst Convening. He is standing at a podium in front of a mic and a laptop. Behind him is a sign that reads, "We believe all people deserve to live a happy, healthy life."

Ignoring DEI Isn’t Neutral—It’s Actively Harming Patient Care

The Link Between Equity and Outcomes Rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies weakens patient care and puts lives at risk. These policies—ranging from workforce recruitment initiatives to community…

Four community based health advocates speak in a circle. One person is wearing a mask while standing in front of a poster about community-based approaches to health equity

COVID-19|Community-First Public Health

A Public Health Crisis at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need for Community-First Solutions

As we mark five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began; our public health system is under attack. The Trump administration is back in power, rolling back critical public health protections,…

Health Equity|Organizing People & Power

Navigating The Divide | Building Power Across Communities

“Building a bigger ‘we’ means connecting across race, class, and geography to win the rights and recognition our communities deserve.” – Dana Kennedy In this panel discussion, leaders Dana Kennedy (Center…

A large group of community members and advocates hold signs and pose in front of the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Affordability|Health & Economic Justice

As Trump Moves into the Oval Office, Here are Four Health Care Fights We’re Preparing For

On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. While cost-of-living and economics seemed to dominate the campaign trail last year, recent…

A person in a wheelchair wearing a blue t-shirt, black pants, and grey socks poses in a city center.

Affordability|Health System Innovation

Paying the Price: How Medical Debt Disproportionately Hurts People with Disabilities

Authors: Dr. Brandon G. Wilson and Colin Killick We live in a nation of tremendous innovation and wealth and yet our health system continues to prioritize profits over people’s health…

A woman smiles in a park while seated in her wheelchair. She is wearing a blue hat, a blue top and cardigan, and a blue skirt.

Coverage Expansion|Health System Innovation

Vice President Harris’ Historic And Game-Changing Home Health Care Plan

Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a historic new “Medicare at Home” benefit to help families with caregiving needs. Under her plan, Medicare will cover home care for the…

A group of four people pose in an office hallway. From left to right: person is wearing a black top and beige dress with a necklace. The second person is wearing earrings, a long blue tunic top with black pants and a multi-colored robe. The third person is wearing a top with an assortment of flower graphics and black pants and a flower hair clip. The fourth person is wearing a pink dress with a necklace.

Health Equity|Organizing People & Power

Get to Know Community Catalyst’s 2024-25 Restuccia Health Justice Fellows

To build a stronger, more united movement for health justice, we need community leaders at the center. But advocacy work isn’t easy – especially for community leaders who have been…

Graphic that shows the alignment and misalignment of State Section 9817 Investments with Priority Areas in the housing, workforce, technology, cultural and linguistic competency, transportation, rural areas, addressing waiting lists, and outreach

Health Care Quality & Experience|Health System Innovation

Did ARPA Investments in Home and Community-Based Services Reach Those Who Needed it Most?

Every year, millions of people choose to live independently and receive care services in their homes and communities; opting for this over moving to a care facility or institution. For…

Leslie Diaz and Jerry Marcel of Disability Policy Consortium (DPC) pose together at the 2023 Restuccia Health Justice graduation event in New York. They are each holding a clear plaque.

Health Equity|Organizing People & Power

Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship Offers Refuge and Community to Advocacy Leaders

Apply to join the 2024-2025 cohort by March 25 In the fight for health justice, we are up against a complex system of corporate interests. We need an even stronger,…

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Health Equity, Medical Debt

The Value of Partnership: Celebrating Progress in the Movement for Health Justice, Year in Review

From the start, Community Catalyst has understood the critical role and value of partnership. We strongly believe that it is only by working and building power together that we can…

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