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Title
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Content
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09/23/2020 |
Announcement from the Office of Health Equity |
New Equity Research |
09/18/2020 |
September Newsletter from the Office of Health Equity |
- Women Veterans and the Flu
- South TX VA Nutrition and Food Service Healthy Teaching Kitchen: Soul Cooking with a Twist!
- Suicide Prevention Month
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Voices of Research Podcast Series
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09/03/2020 |
Announcement from the Office of Health Equity |
2020 Health Equality Index (HEI) |
08/17/2020 |
August Newsletter from the Office of Health Equity |
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Health Literacy Project
- New Health Equity Environmental Scan
- Screening for and Addressing Health-Related Social Nees within VA
- Nashville VAMC VA Intensive Care Unit treatment improves patient outcomes
- National Navajo Code Talkers Day
- Women's Equality Day
- VA Talent Management System (TMS) 2.0: Diversity & Inclusion Collection
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07/30/2020 |
Announcement from the Office of Health Equity |
Dr. Richard Stone: #IWearAMaskFor America |
07/20/2020 |
July Newsletter from the Office of Health Equity |
- New OHE Social Determinants of Health web page
- New Health Disparities Among LGBT Veterans information brief
- VA Library Network (VALNET) Hotlines Call: Office of Health Equity and Sharepoint resources
- Reducing wait times for chemotherapy patients
- Viral hepatitis and liver disease toolkits, videos, and classes for health care providers
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06/25/2020 |
Announcement from the Office of Health Equity |
COVID in 20: Veteran Health Equity and Diversity During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
09/28/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Meet Dr. Ernest M. Moy, OHE Executive Director
- October Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar
- Veteran Health Equity and Disparities
- Recent Health Equity Updates, News, and Tools
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04/09/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Highlighting Diverse Veterans Engagement in Clinical Trials During National Minority Health Month
- April 2018 Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar
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03/12/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Archive Available of February’s FHEA Cyberseminar: Pursuing Health Equity for Veterans with a Dedicated National Program Office—Five Years in Review
- Virtual Health Equity Learning Hub for Veterans and Stakeholders Now Open
- Join VA Office of Health Equity at Beyond Flexner 2018: Community, Diversity and Equity
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02/20/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Final Reminder! Register for February's Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar: Pursuing Health Equity for Veterans with a Dedicated National Program Office—Five Years in Review
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02/08/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Register for February’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar: Pursuing Health Equity for Veterans with a Dedicated National Program Office—Five Years in Review
- Opportunity to Advance Leadership for Veteran Health Equity with the RWJF Clinical Scholars Program
- Recent Health Equity Research and Resources
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01/10/2018 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Continuing the Journey to Advance Health Equity for Veterans in 2018
- Register for February’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar titled Pursuing Health Equity for Veterans with a Dedicated National Program Office—Five Years in Review
- Health Equity Research and Resources
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12/14/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Last Chance to Register for December FHEA Cyberseminar -- Using Quality Improvement Projects to Demonstrate Health Equity in Action for Vulnerable Veterans
- Office of Health Equity’s Kenneth T. Jones received Leaders for Health Equity Fellowship Certificate
- Increasing the Number and Competency of Professionals to Address Veteran Health Equity and Care
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12/01/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Join VA Chief Health Equity Officer as She Discusses the Role of Dissemination & Implementation Research in Achieving Health Equity for Veterans
- Register December’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Using Quality Improvement Projects to Demonstrate Health Equity in Action for Vulnerable Veterans
- Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
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11/15/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- VA Office of Health Equity Continues to Salute our Nation’s Heroes and Families for National Veterans and Military Families Month
- Register and Attend this Thursday’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar—Advancing Veteran Health Equity through Partnered Evaluation and Action
- Applying an Equity Lens Design for Veterans—Developed by VA Office of Health Equity—Selected for the Visualize Health Equity Project Sponsored by the National Academy of Medicine
- Learn Why Health Equity and Diversity in Clinical Trials is Vital for Veterans at Upcoming Webinar – Continuing Education Credits Available
- Register Early for December’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar -- Using Quality Improvement Projects to Demonstrate Health Equity in Action for Vulnerable Veterans
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11/07/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Office of Health Equity Salutes Our Nation’s Heroes and Families for National Veterans and Military Families Month
- Attend the VA-VMC Health Equity Hub Virtual Open House Preview Sponsored by OHE
- Join Panelists for November’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar as They Discuss Advancing Veteran Health Equity through Partnered Evaluation and Action
- Learn about Veteran Health Equity and Diversity in Clinical Trials Featuring VA Chief Health Equity Officer
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10/23/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Snapshot of Fiscal Year 2017 Accomplishments in Veteran Health Equity
- Register for October's Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – New Vietnam Veteran Studies on Health and Mortality
- November Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Advancing Health Equity Through Partnered Evaluation and Action
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10/11/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- October Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – New Vietnam Veteran Studies on Health and Mortality – Archives Available
- Health Equity Virtual Patient Training Modules Back Online
- Recent Health Equity Tools, Research, and Call for Papers
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09/25/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Office of Health Equity Chief Officer received Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Award
- Last Chance to Register for September FHEA Cyberseminar – Promoting Health Equity with the Virtual Medical Center
- Suicide Prevention Month at the VA
- Translating Research into Action with the Field Implementation of Journeys with High Blood Pressure Videos in Patient Waiting Areas
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09/07/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Office of Health Equity Remembers Dr. Robert L. Jesse—A Trailblazer for Health Equity
- More Ways to View the National Veteran Health Equity Report on Your Mobile Device
- Register for September 2017’s Focus on Health Equity and Action: Promoting Health Equity with the Virtual Medical Center
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08/16/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Register for September 2017’s Focus on Health Equity and Action: Promoting Health Equity with the Virtual Medical Center
- Newly Released AHRQ 2016 Quality and Disparities Report Mentions National Veteran Health Equity Report
- New VHA Video Resource to Raise Awareness – REACH for Diversity and Inclusion Pilot
- New FDA videos - Latinos Can Make a Difference in Clinical Trials
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07/24/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Register for July FHEA Cyberseminar – Using Effective Communication of Healthcare Disparities and Vulnerabilities to Empower Professionals, Veterans and Stakeholders
- August Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar
- Voices from the Field: VA Office of Health Equity Wants to Hear from You
- New Widget from the Department of Health and Human Services for Exploring Health Disparities
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07/17/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- July FHEA Cyberseminar – Using Effective Communication of Healthcare Disparities and Vulnerabilities to Empower Professionals, Veterans and Stakeholders
- Office of Health Equity Participates in Health Equity Breakfast at 2017 HSR&D/QUERI National Conference
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06/22/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- VA Celebrates June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month
- June Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Focuses on New Research on Disparities in Obesity and Hypertension and Diabetes Disparities in the VHA Patient-Centered Medical Home
- July FHEA Cyberseminar – Using Effective Communication of Healthcare Disparities and Vulnerabilities to Empower Professionals, Veterans and Stakeholders
- Increasing the Number and Competency of Professionals to Address Veteran Health Equity and Care
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06/06/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Learn How VA is an Example of Where Health Care and Social Determinants Meet in the Newly Released Workshop Proceedings from the NASEM
- Newly Released Paper from the OHE-QUERI Partnered Evaluation Center Finds Racial/Ethnic Disparities Persist in VHA Patient-Centered Medical Home
- June Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Focuses on New Research on Disparities in Obesity and Hypertension and Diabetes Disparities in the VHA Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Using VA Data to Characterize Health and Healthcare Disparities in VA with the Office of Health Equity-QUERI Partnered Evaluation Center
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05/25/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- June Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar
- Learn How VA Uses Data to Characterize Health and Healthcare Disparities in the VA with the Office of Health Equity-QUERI Partnered Evaluation Center
- Are You a Veteran or a Family Member of a Veteran Facing Challenges in Your Everyday Life?
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05/05/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Use Your Voice During Mental Health Month for Suicide Prevention
- OHE Champions Health Equity Issues for Veterans and You Can Get Involved
- Health Equity Day Video Keynote Link Update
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04/26/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- Register for Tomorrow's Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization for Minority Veterans
- VA Western New York Healthcare System Celebrates Health Equity Day with Free Workshops and Keynote from OHE Chief Officer
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month – How Can You Get Involved?
- Health Equity Literature Focusing on Suicide Prevention
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04/05/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- VA Raising Awareness of Equitable Health Care During National Minority Health Month
- April Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization for Minority Veterans
- Office of Health Equity Transgender Study Ranked among Top 5 Most Downloaded Articles
- Don’t Miss this Call for Papers – Evidence-Base for Implementation Strategies in Primary Care Practice
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03/16/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- March Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Incorporating Social Determinants of Health into VHA Patient Care and Electronic Medical Records
- New Report on Racial/Ethnic Minority Veterans’ Military Service History and Use of VA Benefits Recently Released and Topic for April’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar
- VE-HEROeS Study on Health of Vietnam Era Veterans is Seeking Participants
- New Research on Veteran Health Equity
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02/28/2017 |
Updates from the VA Office of Health Equity |
- The National Veteran Health Equity Report Continues to Make Waves
- Office of Health Equity Partners with VA Research Team to Release Veteran Patient Narrative Videos – “Journeys with High Blood Pressure”
- March Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar and Session Archives
- Office of Health Equity Website and Communication Resources Mark 1 Year Anniversary
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02/10/2017 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Don’t Miss February’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Using Veterans’ Stories to Promote Health Equity and Reduce Disparities
- MedEdPORTAL Highlights Virtual Patient Health Equity Training Modules Developed by VHA Office of Health Equity
- Video Available of OHE Chief Officer Presentation on Patient Centered Medical Home and Health Equity at the Defense Health Agency’s Military Health System Speaker Series
- Recent Veteran Health Equity Research
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01/12/2017 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- A Happy New Year Message from the Office of Health Equity
- Panelist to Discuss State of VHA Care for Vulnerable Veterans at January FHEA Cyberseminar
- Register Now for February’s FHEA Cyberseminar – Using Veterans’ Stories to Promote Health Equity and Reduce Disparities
- Join OHE Chief Officer as She Discusses Patient Centered Medical Home and Health Equity at the Defense Health Agency’s Military Health System Speaker Series, January 25, 2017
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12/02/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Snapshot of Fiscal Year 2016 Accomplishments in Veteran Health Equity
- Latest Updates from the National Veteran Health Equity Report
- Veteran Health Equity Cultural Competency Training Modules Now Available Publicly
- Cross-Sector Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity for Veterans
- Office of Health Equity’s Kenneth T. Jones Selected for Leaders for Health Equity Fellowship
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11/09/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- As We Observe Veterans Day, the Office of Health Equity Releases New Training Modules for Increasing Competency of Veteran Health Equity Issues
- November Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar – Postponed
- Archive Available of October’s Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Session
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10/25/2016 |
Upcoming Focus on Health Equity & Action Cyberseminars |
- Don’t Miss the Official Release of the Inaugural VHA National Veteran Health Equity Report
- Health Disparities among Veterans with Serious Mental Illness – Findings and Intervention Framework
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10/18/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Focus on Health Equity & Action Cyberseminar—Release of the Inaugural VHA National Veteran Health Equity Report
- Dates for the FY2017 Focus on Health Equity & Action Cyberseminar Series
- Errata - National Veteran Health Equity Report
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10/04/2016 |
VA Office of Health Equity Announces the Release of the First-Ever National Veterans Health Equity Report |
- VA Office of Health Equity Announces the Release of the First-Ever National Veterans Health Equity Report
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09/09/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- New Discussion Paper on Veteran Homelessness
- VA Responds to the Commission on Care Recommendations
- Office of Health Equity Milestone—Over 10,000 Unique Subscribers!
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08/22/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Office of Health Equity Releases Tool to Visualize Disparities Data
- 100 Million Healthier Lives Veterans Hub
- Archive of Past Veteran Health Equity Listserv Announcements Now Available
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07/29/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Applying an Equity Lens: The Difference in Equality and Equity–Part 1
- Assess Whether Health Equity is a Priority at Your Facility using the Office of Health Equity-developed Competing on Health Equity – Organizational Assessment
- Commission on Care Chairwoman Discusses Veteran Health Equity and the VHA Health Equity Action Plan
- August 2016 AJPH Editor-in-Chief Podcast mentions Office of Health Equity-Led Editorial, “Repeated Concussions: Time to Spur Action Among Vulnerable Veterans”
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07/08/2016 |
What's New in the VHA Office of Health Equity? |
- Commission on Care Final Report Calls for the Elimination of Health Disparities among Veterans
- Recent Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Largest Single Session to Date
- "Year of Clinical Trial Diversity" Educational Series
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06/20/2016 |
A Focus on Health Equity and Action on TBI Disparities in Veterans |
- New Editorial in the American Journal of Public Health - Repeated Concussions: Time to Spur Action Among Vulnerable Veterans
- Have you registered for June's Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar?
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05/18/2016 |
VA TBI Expert and Concussion Expert to Discuss Veteran TBI Disparities |
- VA TBI Expert and Concussion Expert to Discuss Veteran TBI Disparities
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05/04/2016 |
What's New in the Veterans Health Administration Office of Health Equity? |
- The Commission on Care Veterans Health Equity Briefing is Now Available
- Evidence Brief: Update on the Prevalence of and Interventions to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities within the VA is now available
- Focus on Health Equity and Action: Race/Ethnicity Data Collection in the Veterans Health Administration is now available
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04/15/2016 |
What's New in the Office of Health Equity? |
- Have you seen the Health Equity Action Plan?
- Did you know about the American Journal of Public Health Veteran Health Equity Supplement?
- What is unconscious bias?
- Would you like to see OHE cyberseminars?
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04/01/2016 |
Office of Health Equity Cyber Seminar: Focus on Health and Action |
- Focus on Health Equity and Action: Race/Ethnicity Data Collection in the Veterans Health Administration
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03/24/2016 |
VHA Leadership in LGBT Healthcare Equality |
- VHA Leadership in LGBT Healthcare Equality
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02/26/2016 |
Request to Link New Office of Health Equity Website and Listserv
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- Request to Link New Office of Health Equity Website and Listserv
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02/24/2016 |
Veterans Health Administration Office of Health Equity Announces Website |
- OHE Announces New Website
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