Community Catalyst works to advance health equity by providing leadership and support to federal, state and local consumer health advocates to integrate a health equity lens in their policy goals and in the growth and development of their state advocacy communities.
By a narrow 5-4 margin, the U.S. Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s onerous abortion restrictions law (June Medical Services v. Russo). [ Press Release ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. [ Press Release ]
Just three days after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would promote discrimination against LGBTQ+ people seeking health care, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered a landmark ruling Monday (June 15) that undercuts th... [ Blog ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade by law enforcement. [ Press Release ]
It is abundantly clear from quantitative data and personal testimony that COVID-19 is disproportionately ravaging communities of color across the nation. The disparities in COVID testing, treatment and health outcomes have laid bare systemic inequities... [ Blog ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, on the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. [ Press Release ]
The alarming numbers at which people of color, particularly Black people, are dying from COVID-19 has and should ignite a conversation about structural racism. In addition to the health care, social and economic inequities that place some at more risk ... [ Blog ]
For LGBTQ+ people COVID-19 has not only introduced a new threat to health and economic security, but has also exacerbated barriers they were already facing in accessing the health care and social supports they need. [ Blog ]
I wasn’t going to wait around for lengthy grant opportunities and jump through hoops, I wanted to do something immediate. I decided to volunteer my time outside of my organization assisting with a local mutual aid effort. [ Blog ]
Late Tuesday afternoon, Congress reached agreement to replenish funds in the CARES Act to the tune of a $484 billion package. The major pieces of the deal include $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that provides forgivable loans to ... [ Blog ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 CONTACT: Kathy Melley, 617-791-0708 (BOSTON, MA) -- Today, President Donald Trump announced his plan to suspend all immigration to the United States. This anti-immigration order would only worsen the public health c... [ Press Release ]
Despite their significant contributions, many immigrant workers and their families won’t benefit from the COVID-19 relief packages Congress passed and the president signed into law in March. [ Blog ]
Season 1 of this webinar series features expert speakers, including authors, advocates, and community voices to provide perspectives on current barriers to optimal oral health and community-based solutions that are having an impact across the country. [ Publication ]
Community Catalyst submits comments on the proposed rule, which seeks to undermine long-needed health care nondiscrimination protections established by the Affordable Care Act. [ Comment Letter ]
Public Comment in Response to the Proposed Regulation, Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care RIN 0945-ZA03 [ Comment Letter ]
This resource explains how key activities and requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act can be used to expand substance use prevention and early intervention services in schools and offers specific advocacy strategies to advance this work. [ Publication ]
This document lays out 10 principles to guide efforts in the health care sphere to address the social and economic determinants of poor health in ways that elevate and support patients and communities -- critical to achieving health justice. [ Publication ]
This new resource provides an introduction to child psychiatry access programs and makes some recommendations on how state advocates can start or strengthen programs in their state. [ Publication ]
Research shows that traumatic events, like parental substance misuse or violence within their home or community, can have lifelong impacts on a child’s mental and physical health. [ Publication ]
The best practices compiled in this toolkit are from a series of health equity-themed learning community calls facilitated by Community Catalyst with guidance from people of color-led organizations. [ Publication ]
Community Catalyst comments on proposed changes to expand the categories of immigrants and types of public benefits considered in the public charge determination test. [ Comment Letter ]
The public health programs being threatened by the proposed changes to the public charge rule are fundamental for protecting access to dental care and maintaining oral and overall health. [ Publication ]
A proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on October 10, 2018, makes several significant changes to the criteria used to determine whether an individual is likely to become a public charge. [ Publication ]
Nearly a year ago, a new partnership was formed to promote outreach and enrollment opportunities for the Bhutanese community in Georgia. [ Blog ]
With open enrollment in full swing, consumer health advocates are ramping up their outreach to diverse populations that continue to have disproportionately high rates of uninsurance. Latinos in particular are more likely to be uninsured, with on... [ Blog ]
“The healthcare world is changing; providers who have been serving a certain population are now serving a completely new population, a more diverse population. When you talk about cultural competency, what you really need to look at is what... [ Blog ]
As Community Catalyst’s Health Equity summer intern, I got to spend some time chatting with Linda Ellis of Georgia’s The Health Initiative about why closing the coverage gap in Georgia, and other states that have yet to expand Medicaid is p... [ Blog ]
Many times the social and economic determinants of health are proxies for health inequalities within a community. Read how the ACA now requires that non-profit hospitals assess and attempt to address the unmet needs of the communities they serve. [ Blog ]
Today is CHIP’s 17th birthday! As we reflect on the success of this important program, a recent report nicely summarizes its impact. [ Blog ]
In New Jersey, the final enrollment numbers attest to the coordinated efforts enrollment specialists and consumer health advocates activated across the Garden State. With more than 162,000 New Jerseyans enrolled in the Marketplace in this first open en... [ Blog ]
Last year we brought you the Ten Tips for Engaging Communities of Color in Policy Change after meeting with advocates. This year advocates from around the country shared their successes and challenges as they moved through the enrollment period. As we ... [ Blog ]
The consequences of not having accurate data can lead to culturally inappropriate interventions, and, as a result, poor health outcomes. – Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong, Ph.D., RN, PCCN, Oregon As a nurse and scientist, Dr. Nguyen-Truong seeks t... [ Blog ]
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To celebrate National Coming Out Day we wanted to showcase the partnership Georgians for a Healthy Future and Georgia Equality have formed over the past year to advance access to health care for the state’s nearly 300,000 LGBT citizens. [ Blog ]
This is a guest post by Suzanne Schlattman, Deputy Director for Development and Community Outreach for the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative. Faith leaders are often on the front lines serving families in crisis, whether at the side of the hospital bed, [ Blog ]
Health disparities among racial and ethnic groups are persistent and drive up the cost of care for everyone.
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